DT News - MEA - 9th DFCIC sees record attendance

Dental Tribune / CAPPmea

Tue. 12 December 2017

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CAPP Events recently concluded the 9th edition of the Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference and Exhibition. Over 3,000 dental professionals, students, trade visitors and VIP’s from the MENA region, Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe gathered at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City, UAE on 3rd and 4th November.

The event once again established itself as the region’s largest scientific dental conference (03-04 November) featuring a thriving and vibrant exhibition showcasing the latest novelties in aesthetic dentistry (03-04 November), Dental Hygienist Seminar (03 November), over 20 multidisciplinary pre- and post- hands-on training courses (01-05 November) and over 25 free CME trainings at specially dedicated training zones throughout the exhibition area.

The two-day scientific dental conference programme welcomed a total of 31 dental experts who discussed their research, innovative approach, advancements and best practiced methods on a variety of topics including aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, implantology and hygiene. A total of 3,027 international delegates made the trip to Dubai from over 47 countries to share ideas and network with dental experts, speakers, industry players as well as movers and shakers in the dental market.

Delegates from around the world attended

Confernece chairman - Dr. Munir Silwadi

Dr. Aisha Sultan - President of the Emirates Dental Society

Dr. Mario Besek lecturing on another dimension of composite restoration - new possibilities

Dr. Matthew Holyoak, BARD Faculty presented during 9th DFCIC

Dr. Knut Hufschmidt, Austria explained the world of direct restorations

Professor Louis Hardan, Lebanon lectured on direct composite restorations

Dr. Daniel Vasquez, USA one of the leaders in digital dentistry presented the power of one visit dentistry

The event once again established itself as the region’s largest scientific dental conference

In total 303 dental hygienists were educated during the Dental Hygienist Semniar

Platinum Sponsor Dentsply Sirona received appreciation for the continuous support

Ivoclar Vivadent was once again Crystal Sponsor during the 9th DFCIC

Gold Sponsor Planmeca presented their dream clinic at the exhibition

Gold Sponsor 3M received several dozens of delegates at their dedicated training zone at the booth

Gold Sponsor Invisalign was once again present this year

Gold Sponsor MAC Digital & 3Shape

Gold Sponsor Philips presented once again Philips Sonicare and Zoom as part of its portfolio

Gold Sponsor Oral-B held multiple Free CME trainings at its dedicated training zone

Celebrity dentist Asst. Prof. Dr. Çağdaş Kışlaoğlu, Turkey gave a two day masterclass hands-on course on Minimal Invasive Dentistry & Non Prep Veneers

Prof. James Prichard (BARD Faculty) lectured and trained delegates extensively at the free training zone

Free training zones at the Oral-B booth

Middle East Dental Lab (MDENT) training zone at the exhibition

Delegates from Ministry of Health and Emirates Dental Society

Poster Presentations at the 9th Dental Facial Cosmetic Conference

Dental Toothpaste Consensus 2017

Colgate was Title Sponsor of the Dental Hygienist Seminar - a partnership between CAPP and Colgate Oral Care Academy

The annual event provided an unparalleled platform for dental professionals to earn up to 35 continuing medical education (CME) credit hours over the course of five days accredited by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and through CAPP which is an ADA CERP recognized provider of CE credits. The conference was intended to be more than just an educational experience. It was designed to be unforgettable and enjoyable with dedicated events for all dental specialties. The large variety of the scientific programme throughout the five days played a key role in attracting a record number of delegates and visitors. This year’s significant event highlight was the “Free CME Trainings” which took place during the exhibition at dedicated training zones. The activity not only encouraged visitors to attend but created networking opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and participants alike.

Dental Hygienist Seminar (DHS) once again took place in partnership with Colgate Oral Care Academy and supported by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) focussing entirely on the dental hygienist profession. A mix of international and regional speakers presented relevant hot topics aligned with the seminar theme “Exploring the possibilities in the arena of dental hygiene”. A total of 303 dental hygienists attended the dedicated programme and its sub hands-on training courses with topics such as enhanced biofilm management, working posture and periodontal instrumentation and sharpening. As part of CAPP’s commitment to further supporting the path for innovative research and advancements in the field of dentistry, dental professionals and dental students were invited to present their findings through the “Poster presentation” competition which was reviewed by academicians and industry experts.

Dr. Dobrina Mollova, founder and Managing Director of CAPP summarised, “Such events are of paramount importance to dental professionals as they encourage conversation, integration of best practice, adaptation of the latest advancements in technology and above all contribute positively to maintaining and improving patient health.”