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42 I I meetings _ 3-D Dental Imaging _The 4th International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging,sponsoredbyImagingSciencesInternational and Gendex Dental Systems, held this year in La Jolla, California, offered attendees and the dental media an ideal setting in which to learn about 3-D technology. Experienceddentalcliniciansandprofessionalsshared their considerable knowledge of 3-D’s past, use today, and development in the future. Attendees were pro- vided with a wealth of information from speakers andvendorstoassistthemintheirpracticalapplication ofthequicklyexpandingtechnology. Thetwo-daycongressutilisedlectures,paneldiscus- sions,breakoutsessions,andlivedemonstrationstoal- lowforfullparticipationandinteractionamongstthose gathered at the event. “There was definitely a myriad of course topics here, including detailed clinical infor- mation,” commented attendee Dr Christopher Phelps ofCharlotte,USA.“Andforthoseofuswhoalreadyhave thetechnology,itwashelpfultohavecoursesthatfocus on non-clinical aspects, as well, such as marketing and bothMedicalandDentalInsurancereimbursement.” A new speaker at this year’s congress, Dr John Gra- ham focused on clinical findings not apparent using 2-D radiology and keeping pace when it comes to dentistry’s evolving standard of care involving CBCT. “The dentists that attended the congress were looking to learn more about a technology that can help them advancepatientcare.Ibelievethattheycameawaywith agreaterunderstandingofthisandmore,”heremarked. Returning speaker and moderator, Dr Scott D. Ganz presented on the new sense of confidence to diagnose, plan, communicate and execute dental implant reconstruction and related procedures, such as bone grafting, that cone-beam data offers to clinicians. As Dr Ganz states, “It’s not the scan, it’s theplan!” Dr Sharnell Muir spoke on the use of CBCT in con- junction with CAD/CAM applications which, in part, covered the process of in-office milling of surgical guides and restorations. “Dr Muir’s presentation gets righttotheheartofhowdynamic3-Dtechnologyis— theabilitytoplanrestorationsandimplantsandmake use of CAD/CAM applications to place and restore themishowpatient-drivendentistryisaccomplished,” said Mark Hillebrandt, Director of Product Manage- ment for ISI and Gendex. “She very effectively illus- tratedthepowerofCBCT–CAD/CAMintegration.” Alsoinattendance,HenrikRoos,PresidentofImag- ing Sciences and Gendex, noted that the attendees wereveryeagertolearnaboutthebenefitsof3-Dtech- nology. “We are proud to sponsor this comprehensive educational event that offers dentists the informa- tion they seek—how to better treat their patients and how to expand services in their practices,” he stated. Thecompaniesalsoannouncedthatthenext5th Inter- national Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging will be held in Dallas, USA, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Con- ventionCenterfrom4to5November2011. Imaging Sciences International and Gendex’s ded- ication to education is exemplified in their collabora- tion in delivering quality courses on 3-D imaging. Eventsincludewebinars,interactiveregionalmeetings andlocaltrainingsessionsprovidedbyknowledgeable dental professionals. Visit www.i-CAT3D.com for a completecourselistingandregistrationinformation._ Editorial note: Selected presentations were recorded and are offered online, as C.E. accredited webinars. For programme detailsandregistration,pleaseseewww.dtstudyclub.com. CAD/CAM 2_2010 _contact Imaging Sciences International 1910 North Penn Road Hatfield,PA 19440 USA Tel.:+1 215 997 5666 Fax:+1 215 997 5665 info@i-cat3d.com www.i-cat3d.com Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Congress on 3-D dentistry again exceeds goals in education Authors_ Imaging Sciences International & Gendex Dental Systems, USA Fig. 1_Exhibition hall. Fig. 2_General session audience. Fig. 3_Panel discussion on ROI with Dr John Graham, Dr Steven Guttenberg and Dr Walter Chitwood.