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Elexxion signs distributor for Asian markets
May 21, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

Elexxion signs distributor for Asian markets

HONG KONG/RADOLFZELL, Germany: Dental laser specialist elexxion has reported that it has signed a new distribution agreement with Global Dental Supplies in Hong Kong. The five-year contract will give the dental distributor the exclusive rights to distribute elexxion’s laser technology for use in dentistry in several Asian countries.

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GC and Unison partner to buy Tokyo drug maker
May 15, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

GC and Unison partner to buy Tokyo drug maker

TOKYO, Japan: The GC Corporation is reported to be among the winning bidders for the Japanese pharmaceutical company Showa Yakuhin Kako. In a press release, the dental products manufacturer announced last week that it had agreed on a complete transfer of Showa Yakuhin shares with Unison Capital, one of the country’s largest private equity funds, for an undisclosed sum.

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Commentary: 'A keener eye on post-market activities'
May 11, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

Commentary: 'A keener eye on post-market activities'

The recent sweeping changes to the medical device regulations in Singapore are certainly a welcome relief for many medical practitioners and industry players. But the changes might not necessarily be good news for all those involved, in particular, diligent companies who had taken the initiative to have their products registered before these new rules were first announced in April 2012 by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), the regulatory agency for health-care products in Singapore.

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Global Medical Implants takes on new markets
May 9, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

Global Medical Implants takes on new markets

SINGAPORE: According to industry estimates, dental implants is going to be the largest growth sector for dental equipment in the years to come, particularly in Big Emerging Markets like China and India. With more and more companies entering the Asia Pacific region, not only is competition increasing, but the range of products available to dental professionals desiring reliable tooth replacements.

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Interview: 'Definitely the best event in the region for the industry'
May 7, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

Interview: 'Definitely the best event in the region for the industry'

Last year, the dental company Ultradent set up a new regional office for the Asia Pacific region in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. During the last IDEM Singapore, Dental Tribune Asia Pacific Managing Editor Daniel Zimmermann had the opportunity to speak with Nicolas Sondaz, General Manager for Asia Pacific, about the company and its future plans.

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Market report forecasts extensive growth of Korean implants in AP
Apr 26, 2012 | ASIA PACIFIC

Market report forecasts extensive growth of Korean implants in AP

TORONTO, Canada: Dental implants produced in the Republic of Korea have gained significant market shares in recent years. Now a report by the Millennium Research Group (MRG) in Canada has predicted that manufacturers from that country could dominate dental implant markets in the Asia Pacific region as early as 2016 owing to their price advantage.

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