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Back to normality...

Slowly but surely, my mind is readjusting from COVID normal to the new normal, which, for all intents and purposes, By Joseph Allbeury ain’t too different to how life was before the recent unpleasantness.

But it wasn’t as easy as simply flicking a mental switch. I have to keep reminding myself in a very deliberate way as to what I should be doing at any given point in the year based on memories of a mere few years ago. Habits had clearly changed and they need to change back!

And it seems I’m not alone.

I remember back in June, the first time I rang the bell after morning tea on the first day of Digital Dentistry & Dental Technology 2022, people looked at me quizzically. Some asked what I was ringing a bell for... while others thought for a moment and then realised that it was time for the next sessions to begin. Funny how we quickly forget.

Several months into the year and we’re flying again, domestically and internationally, dining in crowded restaurants, watching the football in stadiums packed to the gunwales and enjoying the theatre and cinema with impunity.

And of course, the Dentevents calendar is filling fast with a full range of educational opportunities through 2023.

Since the last magazine, we packed a full house for Prof. Laurie Walsh’s latest infection control update based on all the changes that occurred in July this year.

And fresh from packed sessions at Digital Dentistry & Dental Technology 2022, we also ran an Intraoral Scanning for Digital Dentures course with prosthetist Sam Dias which again sold out. This was Sam’s first full day lecture and he imparted his considerable knowledge to the dentist and prosthetist delegates and received high praise for the comprehensive program.

We’re working on more programs with Sam for 2023 so stay tuned for details.

Next year, we have a brand new 3D Printing for Dentistry (3DPD) event over two days from February 10-11. Day 1 covers the clinical aspects of 3D printing while Day 2 looks at the technical side. You can choose to do either day or both and if you’re interested in this burgeoning area, you will find value in coming for the entire event. Keep an eye on www.3dpd.events for more info, session and speaker announcements - and note the 90 minute lunch break is designed to give you plenty of time to play with the toys.

We’ve also pencilled in our flagship Digital Dentistry & Dental Technology 2023 event for June 2-3 so please save the date for this. DDDT23 will be bigger and better than ever so keep an eye on www.dentaltechnology.com.au.

Finally, we’re still looking for readers to start contributing videos to Dentevents.TV and each month we’re offering a prize for the video thatr receives the most votes from viewers! Visit www.dentevents.tv to sign in and begin uploading.

Stay safe and see you at the next big thing! Joseph Allbeury, Editor and Publisher

Impulsedents appoints new CEO

Impulsedent Dental Supplies in Queensland has appointed Thomas Kunz to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Thomas will invigorate marketing initiatives and empower the national sales efforts in Australia. With considerable experience in all facettes of sales and marketing, he will be in charge of services to clients, develop new practices of communication and enlarge the sales activities with fresh ambitions. “Impulsedent is excited to include Thomas, who is of Swiss origin, into the team,” said Reto Herzog, Managing Director of Impulsedent. “I’m confident and looking forward to achieving new service levels with the enhanced support of Thomas.” If you have any enquiries or questions, contact Thomas Kunz on (07) 3102-3436, email thomas.kunz@impulsedent.com.au or visit the website www.impulsedent.com.au.

Software subscriptions now available

Amann Girrbach offers a new service: as part of its so-called Performance Plans, customers not only have the option of buying software, but also of renting it. Lower entry costs, flexible selection options and included upgrades are the major benefits. The new Performance Plans represent an alternative to purchasing. The prices for the software plans include the license as well as upgrades. New upgrades are made available on a regular basis so that customers can benefit from new workflows to optimise work processes, from new indications and materials, or from process optimizations - for example, through more efficient milling strategies. The number of included software modules can be adapted flexibly to the respective requirements. In addition, customers have a choice of different plans for hardware maintenance and repair. Details can be requested from the designated dealer. “The idea behind the new Performance Plans is to offer our customers an all-round carefree package. Our customers should always be in a position to use our system optimally and be up to date at all times - the flexible solutions tailored to their individual needs make this possible while at the same time keeping entry costs low. Customers can now decide for themselves whether they wish to buy or rent CAD/CAM software license. By doing so, Amann Girrbach is following the cross-industry trend towards subscription models,” said James Rushton, Head of Global Service at Amann Girrbach. More info and full details of the new Performance Plans can be found at https://www.amanngirrbach.com/service-portfolio

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