Dental Asia May/June 2020

Dental Updates
Dentsply Sirona’s Wellspect colleagues make a difference
the front lines, who are working long shifts
trying to help those who have fallen ill, and
may also be faced with the worry of bringing
the virus back home to loved ones.
Through producing disinfectants at their
facility in Mö lndal, the team hopes to
send their thoughts and wishes to their
colleagues in the countries who have been
heavily affected, and to thank all the medical
professionals who are currently working hard
to deal with this outbreak.
Wellspect team in Mö lndal, Sweden
To support healthcare professionals on the The fast setup has shown the team’s passion
front lines of Covid-19, Dentsply Sirona’s in making a real difference to those who need
colleagues at the Wellspect production Dentsply Sirona’s products and services,
facility in Mö lndal, Sweden are producing especially in these challenging times. The
disinfectants for hospitals.
team empathises with healthcare workers on
Wellspect is a part of Dentsply Sirona, the
world’s largest manufacturer of professional
dental solutions. Wellspect was formerly a
dental and healthcare business known as
Astra Tech. Upon acquisition by Dentsply
International in 2011, its healthcare business
became known as Wellspect, which carries
the meaning of wellness and respect. The
Sweden-based company has over 1100
employees, operations in 18 countries, and
distributors around the world. ■
International Expert Symposium 2020 goes virtual
Ivoclar Vivadent is shifting its International
Expert Symposium 2020 on 12 th and 13 th
June to an online format under the motto,
Succeeding Together in Tomorrow’s Dentistry,
where opportunities and possibilities available
for everyday work will be explored.
CEO Diego Gabathuler, explained, “We’re
convinced that this decision is the right path
for us. As an innovative and reliable partner,
we want to fulfil our philosophy and meet
our customers’ needs in providing first-hand
information about the latest trends and
developments in the dental world, even in
this challenging time.”
In an online format, insight into the latest
dental topics will be provided in an interactive
Diego Gabathuler, CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent
and entertaining way: Participants can expect
new, exciting impressions, and inspiration
and interesting facts – presented by dental
experts from all over the world. For example,
Prof. Dr. Ronaldo Hirata will
share about modern composite
resins in a lecture titled “Direct
aesthetics in a digital world”.
In another seminar, “Digital
chairside: myths and reality”,
the applications and limitations
of digital systems in chairside
dentistry will be discussed by
Prof. Dr. Petra Gierthmühlen.
“By hosting the IES 2020 as an
online event, we are taking the
current situation into consideration and at
the same time providing our customers and
partners with an attractive platform,” said
Gabathuler. ■
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DENTAL ASIA MAY / JUNE 2020