,Over 700 dental professionals attended exocad’s Insights 2022, a 2-day educational summit featuring in-depth learning sessions and hands-on demonstrations of the latest innovations in digital dentistry, ,
,If the future of dentistry could be summed up in one word, it would likely be “digital”—and there was no better opportunity to see that future in action than at exocad’s Insights 2022. Over 700 clinicians and lab technicians from more than 45 countries were invited to “Learn, Connect, and Enjoy” what the future holds for digital dentistry at the highly anticipated biennial event, held over 2 days in early October in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The summit featured a full program devoted to software education, partner shows, international guest speakers, and an exclusive evening celebration., ,
, ,“International speakers and attendees from around the world joined us to explore the future of digital dentistry.”
—Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO, exocad, ,“Insights 2022 truly exceeded our expectations,” said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO at exocad. “International speakers and attendees from around the world joined us to explore the future of digital dentistry together and share best practices.”,
,Insights 2022 included informative presentations from top industry experts and partners, as well as in-depth learning sessions with exocad software experts. Presentations were tailored from both a clinical and lab perspective. Attendees met representatives and tested equipment from more than 50 of the world’s top companies in dental materials, equipment, and CAD/CAM software., ,“This event provided us all with a much-needed opportunity to connect face-to-face,” said Novica Savic, exocad’s chief commercial officer. “Being in one location for 2 days of high-quality networking, learning, and hands-on demonstration provided us all with great inspiration for the digital dentistry era we are in.”, ,The comprehensive program covered all points along the digital treatment spectrum and featured presentations from dental industry trailblazers around the world. Presentations included:,• Master Dental Technician (MDT) Michael Kohnen, head of global application support and education at exocad, shared the 45 new and over 85 enhanced features for DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka, along with a sneak peek at the Rijeka 3.1 version of exoplan, the company’s open implant planning software., ,• Dr. Guilherme Saavedra from Brazil and (MDT) Waldo Zarco Nosti from Spain offered presentations about the digital dentistry process, from virtual planning to finished, high-quality prosthetics., ,• Dr. Lori Trost, a U.S.-based restorative dentist and founder of Trost Dental, inspired attendees with a presentation about her digital treatment concept for dentures., ,• CDT Steven Campbell, a UK lab owner, explained how digital workflows can help with staff shortages in clinics and labs., ,• Sascha Hein, an MDT from Germany, addressed the challenges of determining correct tooth shade for esthetic restorations from a digital perspective., ,• Smile Design founder Dr. Christian Coachman, from Brazil, addressed “dentist-lab synergy in the digital era” and suggested ways to produce predictable restorations., ,• Dr. Gulshan Murgai, from the UK, presented an implant planning case using exoplan and also discussed the planning of single-tooth implants with immediate restoration and restoration of edentulous jaws., ,• Dr. Diana Tadros, a U.S. clinician and AACD Accredited cosmetic dentist, discussed her digital treatment concept and how exocad’s Smile Creator can be used in the patient journey to create esthetic restorations., ,Along with presentations and learning sessions from clinicians and technicians, Insights 2022 featured exhibits of the newest innovations from more than 50 leading dental materials, equipment, and CAD/CAM companies., ,Additionally, exocad presented its latest launch of 3 new DentalCAD Rijeka 3.1 modules and features. Firstly, iTero NIRI technology and intraoral camera images are now automatically imported to help technicians visualize internal and external tooth structure, as well as optimize margin line tracing. Secondly, the new xSnap module is a model attachment for a printable 3D articulated system featuring a spherical head, which allows a precisely executed protrusion, laterotrusion, and mediotrusion. A third new feature presented at Insights 2022 was Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System, which offers a complete workflow for the digital production of removable dentures.,
