POST SHOW REPORT
4th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference
13th - 14th May, 2010
The Address Hotel Dubai Marina, Dubai UAE
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THE EVENT
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Dubai hosts for the 4th time the CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference organized by Emirates Dental Association and Centre for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP).
The annual conference was a great success and achieved record attendance further establishing our reputation as the industry's leading CAD/CAM scientific Conference.
Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri M.Sc, Ph.D. CEO Medical Practice and Licence, Chairman of SupremeNational Blood Transfusion Committee and Dr. Afaf Sayed Ja'afar Acting Director of CME department opened the conference and expressed his great pleasure to announce that CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference supports the developing of new technologies in dentistry and he appreciates the excellent opportunity which this conference contribute to the Continuing Medical Education in the region.
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PARTICIPATION STATISTICS
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4th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference has an exceptional attendance with 480 participants from 17 different countries - UAE, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, Lebanon, KSA, India, Egypt, Nigeria, Japan, SA, Russia, Kuwait, Iran, Germany, Bosnia.
Dentists from different specialties General Practitioners, Endodontists, Implantologists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontist, conservative dentistry and Dental technicians from the Government and private sector enjoyed the high level of the scientific program and met the top industrial players in this field during the two days of the conference.
 
Specialty Representation 2010
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
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 Dr. Munir J.Silwadi, Conference Chairman and Scientific Program Advisor hosted the 12 industry leading speakers. The conference schedule included twelve different sessions with a variety of topics being discussed.
The morning of day one started with a lively session presented by Dr. Andreas Kurbad from Germany who presented Computer Aided Esthetics, followed by Prof. Georges Tehini, Lebanon who discussed the interesting topic of Zirconia and CAD/CAM; When and how. Dr. Peter Uwe, Germany followed with "Tooth or implant supported Zirconia Restorations".
Dr. Nadim presented "The Tooth Preparation for CADCAM Technology", then Raffi Khanjian discussed from post and core to the final restoration made from Zirconia.
Dr. Dina Debaybo chaired the Friday meeting. The sessions were very well attended. Dr. Philippe Tardieu present "Proper Cementations to Proper Objectives" Dr. Ilan Preiss, UK hosted the interesting topic of Digital Impressions Are We There Yet?
Afternoon sessions presented another variety of topics being presented by Dr. Atef Shaker - Understanding Machinable Ceramics, Dr. Benoit Phillippe, Dr. Khaled Abouseada, Computerized Orthodontics and Dr. Dusko Gedosev session being Successful Implantology In the Computer Aided Practice.
The guests from Moscow and Belgrade Universities attended to the Poster presentations presenting CAD/CAM opportunities in different treatments.
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OPEN DISCUSSION FORUM
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This year new challenge comes to the conference program: Two hours Open Discussion Forum "Zirconia - The Truth". International experts in this sector were on the stage and took the opportunity to present their point of view concerning the topic - Zirconias are NOT all the Same! The panel members - researchers, experienced clinicians, the top industrial players in dentistry, academicians from Sharjah, Ajman, Boston, Moscow and Belgrade University provide to the audience a substantial amount of information focused on the topic. This unique forum gave opportunities the delegates to interact with the panel participants (all on stage) and post their questions and comments. They received the answers from the researchers", clinical and industry point of view and had a chance to share their experience and ideas.
The aim of this Open forum is to evaluate the effect of different surface treatment methods and in particular the effect of the quality of "mimic" CAD/CAM zirconia blocks on the market, the flexure strength of zirconia frameworks, proper preparation and proper bonding. "ALL ZIRCONIA are not alike, and this explain the high frequency of failures occurring. Practitioners think that zirconia is zirconia, and again this is not TRUE." Dr. Ziad Salameh DDS,MSc,PhD
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BREAKFAST MEETING
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The top leader manufacturers generously sponsored the conference to contribute for the developing of this advanced technologies. The product display place taking place during the Conference days was designed to showcase the sponsor"s CAD/CAM machines, technologies, materials and techniques.
The companies experience an all-time-high interest from the participants in the conference. Every morning "BREAKFAST WITH THE SPONSORS" was an excellent networking for all attendance before the very busy scientific program. This exclusive access gave a chance to the sponsors to shares experiences with colleagues, made new contacts and strengthened existing relationships.
We were pleased at the response from the guest who showed great appreciation that this had been arranged.
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WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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CONFERENCE SUMMARY
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This year's agenda offered a wide variety of topics and it is clear from the participant's feedback that the sessions they attended were greatly appreciated. All sessions were very well attended. This was not only due to the quality of input from the speakers and panelists but also due to the richness and pertinence of the discussions. One of the most popular topics was of course the Open Panel Discussion "Zirconia the Truth" which was very well received.
CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference is not only about attending formal programme sessions; it is also a unique networking opportunity. More than ever in 2010 participants" feedback clearly articulated the importance of networking and a scientific programme. There was appreciation felt for the special sessions and programs that had been arranged.
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Overall Evaluation 2010
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TESTIMONIALS
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I would like to thank you as you have made every effort to host lectures and seminars to be at a high level. I am full of appreciation for your enthusiasm and commitment. Thank you for your hospitality and excellent service which was given to us during the Conference. I can say with full responsibility that the cooperation with you corresponded to the highest standards in the field. Your professionalism and flexibility in large part contributed to the success of the meeting. The large number of participants and the tight program was at the highest level. Quality people making quality work. Connecting Words of Gratitude,
Bruno Czylewicz, CDT
Drs. Nicolas & Asp Dental Laboratory
I would like to thank you and the organization for the great opportunity you have provided us. It was a great conference
Dr. Shiamaa Shihab Al Mashhadani
THANK YOU not for inviting me as a speaker in the conference but THANK YOU for your great effort which was amazing and was the first reason for the success of this conference.
Dr. Khaled Abouseada, Egypt
I wish to express my appreciation for your effort and your devotion. I want to congratulate you for this successful event and for a very well done job. I send you and the whole team in Dubai my best regards.
Prof. Georges Tehini
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