CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry International Conference attracts over 1,000 participants to Dubai

Following the outspoken success of seven conferences before, hosted in both the Middle East and the Asia Pacific, the 8th CAD/CAM and Digital Dentistry International Conference, held last 02-03 May 2013, at the JW Marriot Marquis Hotel in Dubai, UAE – was met with the familiar reaction of widely resounding applause and positivity as one of the regions premier conferences in Digital Dentistry.

Organized by Centre for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP) together with the Emirates Dental Society (EDS), the Scientific Session featured 13 speakers from 9 countries as well as the return of the highly successful Dental Technicians Parallel Session with 5 speakers providing hours of educational learning experiences that left everyone with a truly memorable experience. 

With a total of 37 companies present and over 65 brands being represented, the event continued to see the sponsorship from 9 of the major industry players: Sirona, Ivoclar Vivavent, 3M ESPE, Degudent/Dentsply, GlaxoSmithKline, Amann Girrbach, VITA, Phibo and MPC.

 

Scientific Program – 1,000 delegates from over 30 countries

Amongst the Key Opinion Leaders were Dr. Mark Morin, USA; Dr. Eduardo Mahn, Chile; Dr. Gary Severance, USA; Dr. Karsten Kamm & Joachim Meier, Germany; Dr. Ziad Salameh, Lebanon; Aiham Farah, Syria; Tobias Spech, Liechtenstein; Dr. Nicolas Boutin & Dr. Bernard Cannas, France; Dr. Philippe Tardieu; Dr. Francisco Barbosa, Spain; Dr. Hatem El-Damanhoury, Egypt and Dr. Khaled Abouseada, Egypt. The Dental Technicians session featured Ralph Oppacher, Germany; Michel Divet, France; Rik Jacobs, The Netherlands, Abdo Salem, CDT, Lebanon; Lutz Ketelaar and Yemen Chaban, Germany. The Scientific Session was accredited by the American Dental Association through CAPP as a recognized provider of Continuing Education accepted by Saudi Commission For Health Specialist, Health Authority Abu Dhabi, Ministry of Health and Dubai Health Authority. 

A total of 1,000 delegates from over 30 countries, whether General Practicioners, Implantologists, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Endodontists, Prosthodontists, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Assistants and Dental Technicians – all experienced the high level of the scientific programme while meeting the top industrial players in this field during the two day event in Dubai, UAE.

 

Dental Technicians Parallel Session

Over 100 Dental Technicians from in and out of the region were educated at the innovative event providing the much needed extra attention to the importance of the Dental Technician as a vital part in every Dental Team. 

 

High Profile Networking Opportunities

The 8th CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry International Conference offered the opportunity for it’s delegates to make new contacts and tighten existing relationships whilst exchanging ideas and knowledge on the latest trends and developments on Digital Dentistry. As every year two innovative events “Breakfast with the sponsors” and “Meet the sponsor” during the conference give the opportunities to the delegates to network with the industry and see the latest technology and equipment. 

 

Gala Dinner Awards 2012 

On the evening of 2nd May, Centre for Advanced Professional Practices, together with Emirates Dental Society, gathered the Dental elite from the Middle East to present the winners of the ‘I Love My Dentist Awards 2012’ – voted by their patients all over the world – and the ‘Aesthetic Dentistry MENA Awards 2012’. The Gala Dinner, sponsored by Crest & Oral B was highly anticipated and welcomed various VIP guests from the regions’ Ministries of Health, Dental Associations and Societies as well as the brilliant Dentists nominated for the awards. 

 

Singapore hosts 2nd Edition Asia-Pacific, CAD/CAM Digital Dentistry

The 2nd Asia-Pacific, CAD/CAM Digital Dentistry International Conference will take place on 04-05 October 2013 at the astonishing Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore. The Scientific Program includes various Stars in Digital Dentistry such as Dr. Andreas Bindl, Switserland; Dr. Lutz Ritter, Germany; Dr. Eduardo Mahn, Chile; Joachim Meier, MDT, Germany; Prof. Bernd van der Heyd, MDT, Germany; Wener Gotsch, MDT, Germany; Simon Docker, UK; Morten Ryde, Denmark; Dr. Kurt Darwis, Germany; Baris Cakir, Germany; Ike Intoratat; Rik Jacobs, The Netherlands and Ralph Oppacher, Germany. The event is organized by CAPP Asia and proudly supported by the Singapore Dental Association.