AOSC 2019 increases attendance by 20 per cent

With an increase of 20 per cent over the previous year’s numbers, more than 900 professionals from as far away as Oman came together to attend the three-day event. “We are humbled by the overwhelming response received at our sold-out workshops and staggering delegate numbers. Additionally, the steady growth of delegates attending from international countries also marks a great achievement for AOSC. We are proud to have grown from a locally reputable show to one that is increasingly being recognised internationally within the orthodontic community,” said Dr Mohan Senathirajah, President of the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore).

Attending this year’s event were key opinion leaders such as Profs. David Sarver, Birte Melsen and Rolf Behrents. Additionally, 30 exhibiting companies and over 100 represented brands were present at the exhibition held alongside the conference. Attendees of the congress were able to gain information about the latest products and innovations in the industry, with leading orthodontic companies such as Invisalign, Ormco, Dentsply Sirona and others participating.

Other events that took place during the congress included the Residents’ Symposium. Attended by over 80 participants, attendees were treated to an afternoon of insightful discussions and a tour of the new National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore. Another highlight of the congress was the scientific poster competition, which saw a doubling of entries. After a series of pre-event activities to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Foundation, a cheque for SGD21,000 was presented to Neo Lay Tin, executive director of the foundation, at the opening ceremony of the congress.

“From our modest beginnings back in the days, we have since scaled greater heights by attracting over 900 attendees and expanding our exhibition space. Riding on this wave of success, we will strive to continue to develop the show alongside the community,” concluded Dr Seow Yian San, chairperson of the AOSC 2019 organising committee.

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