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IDEM Digital:

19 June – 19 August 2020 Immersive Online Experience

IDEM 2020

SOFT EDITION

IN BRIEF In consideration of the circumstances brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers of IDEM 2020 are moving the event for this edition to an online experience.

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In the same way Infodent International has decided to transform inews IDEM magazine into a digital experience to help you discover the latest in dentistry, as if you were attending the trade show.

Travelling isn't easy these days. However, we can help companies like yours to support business worldwide. This because our B2B services are especially designed for this purpose.

The first section of inews IDEM soft edition is dedicated to leading manufacturers product highlights.

A brief product description together with one product photo and company contacts to draw readers’ attention and start new partnerships.

All websites and emails are clickable to make interaction easier and more immediate.

In the second section of inews IDEM soft edition you will find trade classifieds recently acquired by our newsroom from the email classified@infodent.com divided into three sections: “Looking for products”, “Looking for distributors” and “Miscellaneous”.

All emails and websites listed are clickable here too.

Of course, we couldn’t do without a quick outlook on

Singaporeans’ health and oral care, with comparative figures on their wealth and health, hoping that these quick facts might give you a better picture of the focused market.

But if you prefer to avail yourself of our help, you can contact us directly for more information concerning products or classifieds listed.

We will act as a bridge to facilitate the exchange of information between you and the advertiser.

Discover the latest technologies, products and services available in the dental market with inews IDEM soft edition: meeting with new potential business partners is only a click away! infodent@infodent.com www.infodent.com

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Galbiati www.galbiati.com info@galbiati.com

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Helmut Zepf www.zepf-dental.com info@zepf-dental.com

Forca Healthcare www.forca-healthcare.com info@forca-healthcare.com

FGM Dental Group www.fgm.ind.br international@fgm.ind.br

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IDS SPA www.idsdental.it info@idsdental.it

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Microcopy www.microcopyintl.com sales@microcopyintl.com

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Interdent www.interdent.cc info@interdent.cc

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Nanning Baolai Medical Instrument www.booool.com info@booool.com

NEW LIFE RADIOLOGY www.newliferadiology.it info@newliferadiology.it

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Porter Instrument Dental www.porterinstrument.com ppascalis@gmail.com

Olident www.olident.com info@olident.com

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Spiro Dental www.spiroteh.com info@spiroteh.com

Spident www.spident.co.kr synergy@spident.co.kr

TCS www.tcsdentalinc.com abraham@tcsdentalinc.com

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Trate www.trate.com info@trate.com

TrollDental www.trolldental.com info@trolldental.com

Vericom www.vericom.co.kr vericom@vericom.co.kr

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Neodiamond® #1 selling sterile single-patient-use diamond

Few products come around that change the entire landscape of an industry. Since its creation thirty years ago, NeoDiamond did just that.

By introducing the single-patient-use (SPU) sterile diamond to the market, it changed the dental world indefinitely.

Doctors who understood the need for contamination prevention, safety, and efficiency

knew where to turn and adapted their habits to this superior dental practice.

Thirty years later, people are still discovering the benefits of SPU products, and a movement is happening.

Join the #SPU Movement #singlepatientuse www.microcopyintl.com sales@microcopyintl.com

EsFlow: nano hybrid flowable composite resin

Description EsFlow is a flowable composite resin that is designed for esthetic results. Recently evaluated

by Dental Advisor, a 95% satisfaction and 4 1/2 stars, in addition, has got announced “2020 Preferred products” in 2020 TOP Award winner.

We got comments: ”Application is awesome, Easy to place and did not slump with instrumentation, Good flowability”. EsFlow is available in packs containing 2g syringes in various shades: A1, A3, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, Blue, LVA1, LVA2, LVA3.

Characteristics EsFlow has two types of viscosity; EsFlow: Medium viscosity & EsFlow LV: Low viscosity

and contains high molecular weight urethane methacrylate monomer. Therefore, EsFlow has “Superior compressive strength” and “Lower polymerization shrinkage” upon curing. The unique features are “Easy handling”, “Excellent viscosity”, “Good radiopacity”, “Highly esthetic”.

Indications EsFlow is used for anterior and posterior, class I~V restorations, Base liner, Undercut fillings, Repair of composite, Pit & fissure sealant, usable in orthodontics. www.spident.co.kr synergy@spident.co.kr

OliCo XP - an improved generation of nano-ceramic hybrid composite blend: increased amount of nano-ceramic particles ensures a natural shade blend with the surrounding dentition; the edges of the filling become invisible as the light refracts in the composite material just like in natural tissues • stable occlusal contact areas under chewing forces: nano-ceramic protection guarantees high abrasion resistance (internal evaluation presented very low surface loss of only 40microns after 200 000 cycles)

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Modification of the OliCo XP structure gave the material advantages of nano- and microhybrid composites, such as: great handling, easy polishing and excellent strength properties. OliCo XP fillings are much more resistant to abrasion and more durable.

• nano-ceramic particles mixed with micro & submicro fillers result in reduced polymerization shrinkage, enhanced aesthetics and prolonged smoothness&gloss • chameleon effect creates a natural shade

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W.R. Rayson Export, Ltd. Providing superior products for the dental industry!

W.R. Rayson Export Ltd. has been manufacturing quality dental products at competitive prices for over 50 years.

Our product line includes Articulating Papers, Films, Foils and a variety of other dental products.

Our products are manufactured at our facility

ClaroNav presents State-of-the-art Navigation for Daily Practice

located in Burgaw, North Carolina, USA. We are extremely proud of the personalized service we can provide, so please inquire about our products and capabilities. www.wrraysonexport.com info@wrrayson.com Like a GPS system that guides drivers, Navident guides clinicians by using the CBCT image as a map. It offers surgeons an easy, accurate, and affordable way to plan and place implants. With Navident 2, clinicians will no longer need to make extra scan(s) by using the available diagnostic scan – unlike with other systems in the market.

The stress of stent making is also gone because a stent is no longer required. Trace and Place (TaP) is a game - changing development for dynamic navigation. With TaP, the Navident workflow is streamlined, efficient, user - friendly and seamlessly integrated into the daily practice.

ClaroNav is looking to build a strategic partnership in the Asia Pacific region, supporting Navident. We are aiming to work with distributors with strong commercial experience in dental implantology. Those interested can contact Erik Chang, Director of Sales & Marketing APAC, at erik@claronav.com www.claronav.com // erik@claronav.com Visit us at: IDEM Digital

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DMP presents BRIGHT flowable composites

The Porter SILHOUETTE nasal mask is a revolutionary new fully disposable nitrous oxide nasal mask designed by a dentist for dentists. It eliminates the hassles many dentists associate with using nitrous oxide. The result is a compact and comfortable nasal mask that's nearly invisible and creates a safe and predictable experience for both the dentist and the patient.

DMP, a European manufacturer of high quality dental materials with over 30 years of experience, exports worldwide to over 60 countries. DMP is defined by its commitment to clinical excellence, reliability, personalized customer service and competitive prices. Certified with ISO 9001 and 13485, DMP’s products carry the CE mark and have U.S. FDA clearance.

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Porter Silhouette Low Profile Disposable Nasal Mask for N2O Delivery

The Porter SILHOUETTE nasal mask's unique design offers many advantages over traditional nasal hoods, including: • Disposable mask and circuit for improved infection control

• Mask and circuit are single patient use • Improve infection control (Covoid-19) and save time sterilizing current masks and breathing circuits • Unobstructed access to the oral cavity • A more predictable nitrous experience • Adhesive strip to secure the mask in place • Enhanced scavenging efficiency for reduced N2O exposure • Four (4) size options for a perfect fit on all patients www.porterinstrument.com/silhouette ppascalis@gmail.com

DMP’s BRIGHT range of aesthetic filling materials provides solutions to the dental professional even for the most demanding clinical cases.

The flowable composites, NANOCERAM-BRIGHT FLOW and BRIGHT LIGHT FLOW, available in

a variety of shades ensure natural aesthetics and long-lasting results. Characterized by their multiple applications, they are highly thixotropic guaranteeing ease of handling and precise application.

For specialized sealing applications DMP’s flowable PIT & FISSURE SEALANT is ideal since it contains and releases fluoride that helps inhibit the formation of caries. www.dmpdental.com info@dmpdental.com Visit us at: IDEM Digital

Vittra APS is a premium composite based on zirconium silicate with the unique APS technology, which provides the composite with longer working time under ambient or the reflector's light, total shade predictability even before photopolymerization, increased mechanical properties and it is compatible with all blue light-emitting curing devices.

Ambar Universal APS is an 8th generation adhesive system that contains enhanced MDP,

which increases bond strength and improves adhesive film stability. It also has high adhesion in different application modes and to different types of surfaces.

In addition, its colorless appearance ensures greater esthetics. It is the most suitable adhesive for intra-canal application. www.fgm.ind.br international@fgm.ind.br

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GALBIATI: Ozone in Dental Clinic

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Ozone, a natural gas, consisting of three oxygen atoms, is characterized by a very high oxidizing capacity. It is unstable and once reacted with environment, it turns into pure oxygen. Production is a simple process: an electric charge in the presence of oxygen is enough to give rise to O3.

Ozone has been successfully used in dental field for over twenty years. The applications mainly concern two aspects: ozone as a natural alternative to traditional disinfection and sanitization chemical processes and the oxygen-ozone therapy to treat patients affected by various diseases. From June 26th 2001, ozone has been recognized by the American FDA (Food&Drug Administration).

Thanks to the oxidation power, ozone kills bacteria and it can also penetrate the internal structures of viruses, preventing their replication.

Ozone can be applied as a gas or in water form.

By using ozone therapy devices, O3IMPLANT®,

ensures constant and repeatable conditions of use, guaranteeing the absolute purity of the gas supplied and the maximum reliability. Certified as “Medical Device as per Directive 93/42 / EEC and S.M.I. in IIA class”, O3IMPLANT®, is in compliance with the protocols of the Scientific Society of Oxygen Ozone Therapy SIOOT. Through O3IMPLANT®, the ozone can be bubbled into the bones, wounds and SOFT tissues by decontaminating any kind of pathogenic agents.

This procedure ensures the implant itself and the surrounding tissue is as clean as it is currently possible to be. This is a huge step in promoting the fast healing and continued comfort of your dental implant. All by using a completely natural gas.

However, there is not only a risk of infection in individual’s oral cavity but also the crosscontamination has been considered an important topic in dentistry.

Cross infection to dental staff can often occur due to the existence of microorganisms from patient’s blood and saliva on dental tools.

Dental unit waterlines promote bacterial growth and development of biofilm due to the presence of long narrow-bore tubing, inconsistent flow rates and the potential for retraction of oral fluids.

Dental health care personnel and patients could be placed at risk of adverse health effects if water is not appropriately treated.

All dental units should use systems that treat water to meet drinking water standards. According to this statement Galbiati R&D department has realized H3O BLACK®, an ozone generator, specifically designed for dental clinic water sanitation. Through the use of ozone, the water flowing from dental units is completely purified and sanitized.

The air quality of environments, especially at the end of the working day, will inevitably be more than poor and we will have to think, also to a reciprocation between a patient and the other.

LINDA®, the new ozone generator for air and water treatment, can be used against the microbial contamination of both water and air.

LINDA® can disinfect spray instruments, clinic and waiting rooms, toilettes, ultrasonic cleaner, horizontal and vertical surfaces, including the dental unit water bottles.

These latest generation devices are made of innovative materials and is entirely designed and produced in Italy. www.galbiati.com http://ozone.galbiati.com info@galbiati.com

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Singapore Health and The government of Singapore regulates both public and private health insurance in the country.

Singapore offers universal healthcare coverage to citizens, with a financing system anchored in the twin philosophies of individual responsibility and affordable healthcare for all. Coverage is funded through a combination of government subsidies (from general tax revenue), multilayered healthcare financing schemes, and private individual savings, all administered at the national level. The first tier of protection comprises government subsidies of up to 80% of the total cost of care provided in public hospitals and primary care polyclinics. This is supported by a group of savings and insurance programs known as the “3Ms” system—for Medisave, MediShield, and Medifund—which plays a critical role in maintaining the public’s health and welfare.

Medisave - is a mandatory national medical savings program that requires workers to contribute a percentage of their wages to a personal account, with a matching contribution from employers. Funds in the account are used, under strict guidelines, to pay for health services such as hospitalization, day surgery and certain outpatient expenses, and health insurance for the account holder, as well as for family members.

MediShield - is a low-cost catastrophic health insurance scheme to help policyholders meet the medical expenses from major or prolonged illnesses that their Medisave balance would not be sufficient to cover.

MediShield operates on a copayment and deductible system. The premiums for MediShield are payable by the insured through Medisave.

Singaporeans are automatically enrolled in the program. As a catastrophic insurance program, MediShield generally does not cover primary care, prescription drugs, preventive services, mental healthcare, dental care, or optometry.

Medifund - is the government endowment fund set up to aid the indigent. The fund covers citizens who have received treatment from a Medifund-approved institution and have difficulties affording their medical expenses despite government subsidies, Medisave, and MediShield coverage. In 2013, the government set up Medifund Junior for needy children and extended Medifund to primary care, dental services, prenatal care, and delivery services. The ElderCare fund subsidizes care for low- and middle-income patients in intermediate and long-term care facilities.

Differently from most countries, Singapore adopts a modified national insurance scheme,

The first tier of protection comprises government subsidies of up to 80% of the total cost of care provided in public hospitals and primary care polyclinics.

Oral Care

The public survey interviewed a total of 1,438 members of the public aged between 25 to 60 years old, consisting of 1,412 Singaporeans and 26 Permanent Residents, in areas such as Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Ang Mo Kio, Jurong, Telok Blangah, Bukit Timah, Boon Keng, Hougang, Woodlands, Yishun, Potong Pasir, Bishan, Siglap, Sengkang and Punggol.

The survey results have revealed the following: • 76% of the respondents were concerned about the rising cost of living in Singapore.

• 89% of respondents were concerned about the cost of dental care in Singapore • None of the respondents who had seen a dentist over the last one year had filed any complaints against their dentists • All respondents who had visited a dentist at least once in the last year said their dentists are competent with their work.

• 71% of the respondents visit private dental

practitioners whilst 29% of the respondents visit public healthcare with some voicing concern about the long waiting periods for healthcare in the public institutions.

• Of the 89% of respondents who were concerned about cost of dental care, one third of them said they would try to seek alternative routes of receiving dental care e.g. heading to Johor Bahru or Bangkok for treatment if there is further increases in the cost of dental treatment. Some added that they may turn to public healthcare institutions.

• 17% of the respondents have not visited their dentists for the past three years

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The Singapore Dental Association (SDA) appointed Standing Committee commissioned an independent public survey in August 2019 to study the confidence of the public in dentists, the public’s concern on dental costs and also to gauge the public confidence of practicing dentists in Singapore in relation to safety and performance.

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Costs are controlled first and foremost by fostering and controlling market competition: the government directly regulates the market when it fails to keep costs down. in which healthcare is funded jointly by insurance through MediShield, plus revenue from taxes, plus savings from Medisave, a system unique in the world, nonetheless achieving similar outcomes to most developed countries with less spending. Singapore spends on average about 4.7% of its GDP annually on healthcare, compared to around 9% in the UK or 17% in the USA, for example, but with a system which seems to be functional compared to a pure national insurance scheme where healthcare is provided for free but creates over consumption and over-servicing.

The government has numerous ways of keeping the healthcare “demand” in check, including copayments, deductibles, and restrictions on the uses of Medisave and MediShield for consultations, treatments, and procedures. These controls discourage unnecessary doctor visits, tests, and treatments.

Costs are controlled first and foremost by fostering and controlling market competition: the government directly regulates the market when it fails to keep costs down. It also can regulate prices for services provided in the public hospitals, as well as the number of public hospitals and beds. Within this environment, private-sector providers must be careful not to price themselves out of the market.

At the same time, the government sets subsidy and cost-recovery targets for each hospital ward class, thereby indirectly keeping public-sector hospitals from producing “excess profits.” Hospitals are also given annual budgets for patient subsidies, so they know in advance the level of reimbursement they will receive for patient care. They are required to break even within this budget.

The Ministry of Health makes available on its website hospitals’ bills for common illnesses, treatments, and ward classes. Patients can look up the costs of specific surgeries and tests, the number of cases treated in each hospital, and more.

Private health insurance - A range of private insurance plans are available from for-profit

Total Population 2018, millions

GNI per capita, 2018 (current USD)

Current Health Expenditure, 2017 (% of GDP)

Singapore

5.63

58,770

4.44 %

Indonesia

267.66

3,840

2.99 %

Malaysia

31.52

10,590

3.86 %

Thailand

69.42

6,610

3.75 %

Philippines

106.65

3,830

4.45 %

Vietnam

95.540

2,360

5.53 %

Cambodia

16.24

1,390

5.92 %

Laos

7.06

2,450

2.53 %

Myanmar

53.70

1,310

4.66 %

GNI= Gross National Income / GDP = Gross Domestic Product Source: World Bank

Proportion of monthly household expenditure spent on healthcare (%) (by income quintiles) 2007-2008

2012-2013

2017-2018

All Households

5.3

4.5

5.5

Lowest 20%

6.0

5.6

7.8

2nd quintile

5.5

4.4

5.7

3rd quintile

5.5

4.9

5.7

4th quintile

5.3

4.6

5.0

Highest quintile

4.8

4.0

4.8

Source: Ministry of health Singapore

insurers to supplement MediShield coverage.

Called Integrated Shield Plans, they are funded from individuals’ Medisave accounts.

Singaporeans also have the option of purchasing other types of private insurance,

although premiums for these cannot be paid for with Medisave funds. Employers also may provide insurance to employees as a benefit.

Dental treatments are generally not

claimable under the Medisave scheme unless the treatment involves surgery and is performed due to medical reasons (gum surgery, sinus lift, bone graft, surgical removal of retained roots/fractured teeth,

wisdom tooth surgeries). Non-surgical dental treatments such as extractions, root canal treatment, restorative (crowns, bridges, fillings), orthodontic treatment, dentures, teeth whitening etc. are not Medisaveclaimable and are paid privately.

The private sector consists of private healthcare and private insurance. The increasingly large private sector provides care to those who are privately insured, foreign patients, or public patients who can afford what often amounts to very large outof-pocket payments above the levels provided by government subsidies. In 2013, private spending accounted for 69% of total health expenditures, of which 88% represented out-of-pocket spending, including that covered and reimbursed by employer health insurance benefits. Furthermore, the government uses the capacity of the private

sector to reduce waiting times in the public sector.

Dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons practice in public and private clinics, hospitals and medical centers throughout the island. You can search for a registered dentist or dental specialist through the Singapore Dental Council (SDC) website.

Professional bodies, including the Singapore Dental Council, the Singapore Medical Council, Singapore Nursing Board, and Singapore Pharmacy Council, regulate professionals through practice guidelines and codes of ethics and conduct. The ministry also engages these bodies to explain policy rationale and garner support for initiatives. The Health Sciences Authority regulates the manufacture, import, supply, presentation, and advertisement of health products—including conventional drugs,

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Public Dental Clinics, 2019

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Total 246

Polyclinic Dental Clinics

10

Hospital/Institution Dental Clinics

8

School Dental Clinics

228

Private Dental Clinics, 2019

Total 851

Source: Ministry of Health Singapore

2017

2019

2,293

2,475

Public

477

509

Non-Public

1,748

1,881

68

85

1:2,448

1:2,304

0.4

0.4

Total no. Of Dentists

Not in Active Practice

Dentist to population ratio Dentist per 1,000 population Source: Ministry of Health Singapore

complementary medicines (traditional medicines and health supplements), cosmetic products, medical devices, tobacco products, and medicinal products for clinical trials. Its mission is to ensure that all meet internationally benchmarked standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. The Group Purchasing Office consolidates drug

purchases at the national level. One goal of this system is to keep drug prices affordable by containing the costs of pharmaceutical-related expenditure. The Group Purchasing Office also purchases medical supplies, equipment, and informational technology services for the healthcare system.

The increasingly large private sector provides care to those who are privately insured, foreign patients, or public patients who can afford what often amounts to very large out-of-pocket payments above the levels provided by government subsidies.

2017

2019

1,943

2,107

Public

365

379

Non-Public

1,516

1,664

62

84

Total No. of Dental Specialists

350

368

Public

112

130

Non-Public

232

237

6

1

Total No. of General Dental Practitioners

Not in Active Practice

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Not in Active Practice

By Specialties (year 2020): Dental Public Health

4

Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery

68

Pediatric Dentistry

27

Prosthodontics

67

Endodontics

49

Orthodontics

108

Periodontology

47

Source: Ministry of Health Singapore and Singapore Dental Council https://prs.moh.gov.sg/prs/internet/profSearch/main.action?hpe=SDC

The emphasis of the public healthcare service is in preventive dentistry mainly targeted at pupils in schools.

Oral Health Status - The general status of dental and oral hygiene of Singaporeans is good, compared to many countries. Attributed to this success is the Singapore’s government’s fluoridation of potable water initiative since 1958, preventive programs and the widespread

use of fluoridated toothpaste among the general population. As such, the dental work done by dental practitioners has shifted from the traditional “drill and fill” regime to one that focuses on enhancing the patient’s aesthetic appearance.

The emphasis of the public healthcare service is in preventive dentistry mainly targeted at pupils in schools. The implementation of the School Dental Service program, through a network of 200 static clinics located in schools as well as 30 mobile dental clinics, aimed at preventing and treating dental caries in school children (6–18 years), has proven to be extremely successful. The DMFT (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth) Index of 0.41 among 12-year-old children puts the country on par with other similar industrialized nations. The preventive program includes basic dental care, scaling, polishing, fissure sealants and education on oral hygiene. Nonetheless, in spite of the results achieved, Singapore continues to struggle with early childhood caries. One study reported a prevalence of 40% among 3–6-year-old children,

with a racial and lower socioeconomic status predilection, while another study conducted among 18–48-month-old infants reported a caries prevalence of 48%. On this regard, a new dental research institute has been launched last November (2019) to tackle Singapore's oral health issues. In fact, a 2016 survey found that almost one in three Singaporeans aged 60 and above - or 31% of the age group - were totally toothless. This is considerably higher compared with other developed nations, where on average only 17-20% of the same age group have no teeth at all and only 9% of those aged 80 and above have 20 teeth or more. To address this problem, the National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS), which is a collaboration between the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) and

2017

2019

Total No. of Oral Health Therapists

416

429

Public

225

224

Non-Public

144

141

Not in Active Practice

47

64 19

2,547

Dental Technicians (2013)

345

Source: Ministry of Health, Singapore / Singapore Dental Council https://prs.moh.gov.sg/prs/internet/profSearch/main.action?hpe=SDC /World Health Statistics, WHO Note: Registration of Oral Health Therapists started in 2008. ** Dental nurses/hygienists were re-designated as Dental Therapists and the certificate in dental nursing program was renamed as the certificate in Dental Therapy Program (2000)

2015

2017

No. of Dental Schools

89

89

No. of Dentists Graduated**

51

56

No. of Oral Health Therapists Graduated***

17

24

Source: Ministry of Health, Singapore **NUS Faculty of Dentistry graduates *** NYP Dental Hygiene and Therapy graduates. The first batch of Oral Health Therapists graduated in 2008.

With one of the highest per capita income in Asia, Singaporeans demand for the best and most sophisticated dental care is strong.

SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, taps NDCS' clinical and research capabilities and partnerships with other academic and research institutions and aims to driving oral health research in Asia.

Singapore provides some of the most advanced dental care in the region.

With one of the highest per capita income in Asia, Singaporeans demand for the best and most sophisticated dental care is strong.

According to a report that highlighted the results of a survey conducted by the Singapore Dental Association, nearly 45% of the population visits the dentist at least twice a year although the report also highlights public concern about the rising dental treatment fees. Besides

serving a more affluent and demanding resident population, dental practitioners have also seen a marked increase in foreign patients seeking dental treatment in Singapore. Wealthy patients from Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Cambodia, China and Vietnam began to visit Singapore for medical care in the 1980s. To raise standards the Ministry of Health announced in November 2007 that dental specialists must meet certain criteria to stay registered.

They must be recertified after 8 to 10 years if they want to remain on a first-ever register which came into effect in January 2008. Under the new Dental Registration Act, the dentists must have 70 hours of continuing professional education over two years.

SINGAPORE DENTAL ASSOCIATION 2985 Jalan Bukit Merah #02-2D SMF Building Singapore 159457 Tel: (65) 6258 9252 / Fax: (65) 6258 8903 E-mail: admin@sda.org.sg Website: www.sda.org.sg SINGAPORE DENTAL COUNCIL 81 Kim Keat Road #09-00 NKF Centre Singapore 328836 www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/sdc/about-sdc The Singapore Dental Council is the self-regulatory body for the dental professions constituted under the Dental Registration Act (Chapter 76). Its key objectives are to promote high standards of oral health and to promote the interests of the dental profession in Singapore.

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Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist** (2020)

NEW NATIONAL CENTER FOR SPECIALIST DENTAL CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

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With its opening on July 2019, the $370 million National University Center for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS) becomes the second national facility in Singapore to offer specialized dental health services. Member of the National University Health System (NUHS), NUCOHS enables NUH’s University Dental Cluster (UDC) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry (FOD) to operate within the National University Health System (NUHS) under an academic health center governance model, encompassing education, research, and clinical services. The new national specialty center provides a comprehensive spectrum of dental care from orthodontics, to pediatric dentistry, periodontics, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery, which addresses diseases and injuries to the face, mouth and jaw.

Set up to cope with the rising demand for dental services from Singaporeans, the new facility will offer similar services to the National Dental Centre, as more Singaporeans have become aware of the importance of maintaining good oral health, with more seeking out basic and specialized dental services. Also, the capacity of one center to cope with the needs of Singapore's growing and ageing population has been outstripped. As such, together with the existing National Dental Centre Singapore in Outram Campus, NUCOHS will significantly increase capacity for subsidized specialist dental treatment for more severe or complex dental conditions.

The dental market in the region has seen a steady growth. According to a report by Business Monitor International, the Singapore market for dental products is expected to reach US$ 38.7 million by 2020. This growth can be attributed to the rising middle-class that is increasingly demanding more and better-quality dental treatment. In line with the rising demand, NUCOHS increased its capacity from 300 patients a day at National University Hospital’s (NUH) University Dental Cluster to treating 500 patients a day when fully operational. This represents a 40 % increase from NUH’s current patient capacity. Located at the National University Health System (NUHS) Kent Ridge Campus, the new dental center brings together dental services from the National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Jurong Medical Centre and National University Polyclinics with the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry. NUCOHS offers subsidized patient care, and it plans to work with polyclinic groups to provide dental care for patients nationwide.

The new center is equipped with patient-centric facilities to manage the oral health needs of elderly patients, as well as those with special needs and co-existing medical conditions rendering routine dental treatment that are more complex. Other than patient services, the 11-storey building also has training and research capabilities, as part of its partnership with the NUS Faculty of Dentistry. One floor is dedicated to research laboratories. NUCOHS can also accommodate the relocated NUS Faculty of Dentistry and increase annual undergraduate student intake from 60 to 80 by 2021.

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DENTAL CENTERS & HOSPITAL DENTAL CLINICS Alexandra Hospital (JurongHealth Group) Camden Medical Centre Changi General Hospital Gleneagles Medical Centre (Parkway Holdings Limited) Jurong Medical Centre (JurongHealth Group) Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (Alexandra Health) KK Women’s and Children’s Hopsital (SingHealth Group) Mount Alvernia Hospital Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre (Parkway Holdings Limited) Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre (Parkway Holdings Limited) National Dental Centre of Singapore (SingHealth Group) National University Hospital Dental Centre (NUHS Group) Novena Medical Centre Paragon Medical Cenre Raffles Hospital Tan Tock Seng Hospital Thomson Dental Centre & Specialist Dentistry For more info, Singapore Dental Association http://sda.org.sg/links/

Among main sources: - Extracts from: The Commonwealth Fund - www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/singapore http://international.commonwealthfund.org/features/delivery/ - Ministry of health Singapore -https://www.moh.gov.sg/resources-statistics/singapore-health-facts/health-facilities www.moh.gov.sg/resources-statistics -Extracts from: “Dental Industry in Singapore”, By Luanne Theseira - www.globaltrade.net/f/market-research/text/ Singapore/Hygiene-Cosmetics-Health-Medical-Equipment-Dental-and-Medical-Equipment-Dental-Industry-in-Singapore.html - “independent public survey”, Singapore Dental Association - www.sda.org.sg/sda_content/pressrelease/SDA_Press_ Release_11Sep2019.pdf The Standing Committee for Dental Classification and Dental Procedures Accreditation For media enquiries: Jose Raymond, Chief Strategy Officer, SW Singapore - M: 91478040 E: jose.raymond@spinworldwide.org -World Health Statistics, WHO - “Clinical efficacy of a two-year oral health programme for infants and toddlers in Singapore”, by Bien Lai1, BDS, MSc, Wee Kiat Tan1, BDS, MSc, Qing Shu Lu2, BSc, PhD -www.smj.org.sg/article/clinical-efficacy-two-year-oral-health-programme-infants-and-toddlers-singapore SMJ-Singapore Medical Journal, Singapore Med J 2018; 59(2): 87-93 doi: https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2017045 -“A new dental research institute has been set up to tackle Singapore's oral health issues”, www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ research-centre-to-tackle-dental-issues-in-spore-and-region -World Bank https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS Sources for NUCOHS: - “The Business of Dentistry takes centerstage at IDEM 2018” press release - www.idem-singapore.com - “New national dental centre set up to cope with demand for dental services” www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/oral-health-centre-nuh-dental-services-11693990 - “New $370 million national centre for specialist dental care, education and research officially opens” www.nucohs.com.sg/Pages/About%20Us/Newsroom.aspx - NUHS – National University Health System - www.nuhs.edu.sg/research/Research-Programmes/Pages/National-UniversityCentre-for-Oral-Health-Research.aspx

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NTC National Trading Company is a dental company based in Egypt looking for professional supplier of the following products: Intra-Oral X Ray Sensor, Intra-oral X ray Machine, Class B Autoclave, Dental Needles, Dental Alginate impression material, Endodontic Instruments of European origin.

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We are a dental depot operating in Hungary. Our company has been operating for 28 years and we are interested in every product used by dentists. Medi-Cont - Hungary borsos@medi-cont.hu www.medi-cont.hu +36 96 516 360

Porter Instrument a U.S based company, designs and manufactures advanced equipment for Nitrous Oxide delivery in critical areas of progressive dental/ medical practices. Designed to meet today’s best management practices and guidelines. We are looking to expand our Global Distribution base into Japan and therefore looking for expressions of interest from that region.

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Our company imports and distributes products from Guayaquil Ecuador. We are looking for anaesthesia, needles, orthodontic products, endodontics.

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Hantex is a family owned business started in 1992. We are specialised in the distribution of personal protection products. Our customers are hospitals, schools, universities, dentists and many others across a wide range of industries.

We take pride in delivering great service and great products.

Hantex The Netherlands info@hantex.nl

W.R. Rayson Export Ltd. has been manufacturing a variety of quality dental products at the best prices for over 50 years. These products include Articulating Papers, Films, and Foils, manufactured at our facility located in Burgaw, North Carolina, USA. What separates us from most manufacturers is that we offer personalized service. Please inquire about our products and capabilities. Please find more information at: wrraysonexport.com info@wrrayson.com in Turkish dental market since •1980.WeWeareareworking looking for dental adhesives, restorative materials and endodontic materials.

Akdeniz Deis Deposu Ltd. - Turkey akdenizdental@gmail.com www.akdenizdental.net you want to develop your sales within Pakistan •but Docustoms, regulatory compliance and marketing

expenses stop you? AUE - Life Technologies can be a right solution for you. We are a medical devices distributor specialized in the marketing and distribution of dental implants. We are interested in exclusive partnerships. Contact details: Address: 384 - M Block, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan +92 303 5555 396 / +92 322 5371 108 www.AUELifeTechnologies.com Hashim@AUELifeTechnologies.com

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We are looking to distribute dental lab materials, dental anaesthesia, flexible dentures equipment and materials, dental consumables. We are based in Nairobi Kenya and we seek to spearhead the digitization of dentistry in Kenya and East Africa.

Duncan Mathenge Kenya unodentlab@gmail.com +254 7 2160 5128

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Masa Medical Foundation is one of the Saudi national institutions established in 2009.

It concentrated its activities in the field of dental.

Masa is characterized by supplying of materials for dental clinics and dental laboratories.

It’s also officially registered in the SFDA. We are looking for partnerships with factories in dental materials. info@masa-medical.com sales@masa-medical.com www.Masa-medical.com

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Since 1994 we have three branches in different cities. Licensed by the Ministry of Health and Trade of Iraq, we provide our services to private clinics, dental colleges and government health departments. We are distributors of many products from international companies.

Maher Office Trade Dental Devices & Supplies Iraq maher_alhadi2001@yahoo.com Al Razi was established in 1988 as a company •of Dental & Medical Supplier and it has been serving the dental community for last 3 decades (30 years). Our various range of products includes dental units, advanced equipment, dental instruments & material, disposables, pharmaceutical, maintenance and a wide range of other products within other industries and markets. it has expanded over the years to become one of the most diversified suppliers in the kingdom and it has established a reputation that is associated with supplying high quality products and excellent business practices.

Al Razi Medical Supplies - Saudi Arabia purchasing@alrazimed.com

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We can help companies to register their products in India.

We have been operating in the medical devices business for 30 years and we a have a deep understanding of Indian CDSCO Health Ministry medical norms & protocols.

If your company is looking at Indian market for business opportunities, we can help you from registration to distribution set up.

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Dental consumables and instruments with minimal after sales service. We represent global best brands: LM Finland Hand Instruments, Style Italiano JV with LM, Admetec Loupes Israel, Nano Silver Supreme Antibacterial 2 Level, Everyday Amazing Toothbrush, Piksters Preloaded Supagrip Flossers, Troll Dental Sweden, Nictone Rubber Dam, Dentaid Spain, Polydentia Swiss, Smile Line Swiss, Profimed Floss Italy, Optident Teeth Whitening UK. India Viking ImpEx Pvt Limited India indiaviking@gmail.com

want to develop your sales within the • Beleesnega company operates in the Russian •USADobutyoushipping costs, delivery time and cus- market as a distributor of medical and preventive toms expenses stop you?

AEL Orthodontics can be the right solution for you thanks to its 150sqm warehouse.

We can offer you enough space to stock your products and take care of a fast delivery within the USA. AEL Orthodontics is a distributor of orthodontic products with main office in Atlanta (USA) and European offices in Italy and Slovenia.

AEL Orthodontics USA luigi@aelortho.com +1 404 955 2718 are looking for innovative products in •dentalWeimplantology, bone regenerative, CAD CAM products & digital workflow range to import and distribute in India as exclusive partner.

Extensive 20 years’ experience in dentistry with relationship in universities, dental chains (DSO) and key clinicians across India and their dental laboratories.

MARKS BIOTECH INC - India mani.krishnan@marksbiotech.com +91 98 1989 3250 Dental Latina is looking for manufacturers •of dental anaesthesia. Please write to: dentalatina@vera.com.uy Dental Latina - Uruguay info@dentallatina.com.uy

dental products. Our clients are dental clinics and end users. Beleesnega is looking for new products and it is ready to consider offers for exclusive representation of dental products in Russia.

Beleesnega Russia info@beleesnega.ru implants - Israeli Superior high-tech •ImplantAB system.

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Juthis Corporation is a supplier of wound management, respiratory products and OS&RH in the Korean market.

We always pursue long-term business relationships with our partners around the world.

Based on this belief, we have more than 20 years’ experience in the market with many clients from general hospitals (including university hospitals) to clinics in South Korea.

Juthis Corporation Co., Ltd. Korea - +82 070 8244 5013 dhim@juthis.com

distributors of dental ultrasonic scalers. If •you Weare areinterested, please contact us at rajni.

Raj Dental Service Center kantmecwan@yahoo.com

Modica Healthcare is your optimal business •development partner for sustainable growth in the GCC markets.

Based on 30 years’ experience in the region, we established an optimal distribution network in all countries for our clients in a very cost-effective way.

We can handle your business development locally to ensure you reach your sales objectives too.

Modica Healthcare UAE + 971 4 3663680 info@modica.ae www.modica.ae

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Our company specialises in distributing foreign medical devices, health and medical products in China. We are very interested in collaborating with you to bring your products into Chinese market.

DongJian Technologies, Ltd. China - +86 177 57744 9080 dongjian.business@outlook.com

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We are looking to distribute radiologic products, lift dental equipment, handpieces, dental suction, amalgam separator, thermodisinfector, curing light, ucompressor.

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We are a fast-growing distribution company in Saudi market for pharmaceuticals, medical device and medicated cosmetics, we have five branches in five cities in KSA and a team of 67 employees very active in both governmental and private sector.

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are A to Z Co. specialised in dental supply • LTD “Unimedi” was founded in 2011. The •fromWeEgypt. main values of the company are quality, reliabiliWe are distributors for many manufacturers from different countries.

We are looking for new products.

A to Z Co. Egypt atoz_egypt@yahoo.com

deal with Warming Mattress, BiPAP, CPAP, •NIV,WeNebulizer, Sleep Lab, Patient Warming Sy-

stems, Prisma 25 ST, Prisma Vent, Prisma Smart, Prisma 30 ST, Air Bet. KJ Legends India +91 98 948 66 99 4 kjlegends@gmail.com

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We are a dental supplier company in U.A.E. looking for reliable and supportive partners / manufacturers to cooperate for distribution in our market.

Integrak Health Care Medical Equipment UAE integralhcs@gmail.com

ty and professionalism. LTD “Unimedi” distributes medical equipment and disposable medical goods in Georgian market. We provide equipment installation and services. Our partners are famous brands manufacturers and we are looking for new ones.

LTD Unimedi Georgia import2@unimedi.ge

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Medishare is 30 years old medical distributor company that believes in medical innovation and sharing of medical development in the field of cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, criticalcare, oncology and plastic surgery. We represent the best and most innovative products from USA/Canada/Germany/France & China. We have direct sale team and our popular brand in India is NIKO. We have corporate accounts like Apollo / Max / Fortis /Army / Medanta. We are looking for innovations.

Medishare Inc. - India +91 011 29231218 / 011-41068135 / 011-46527802 medishare@gmail.com www.medishareinc.com

About OLIDENT - origin and numbers: • German dental materials and instruments • over 22 years on the market • export to almost every continent • ISO Quality Managment System 13485 For DISTRIBUTORS - offer and benefits: • high quality products and marketing tools • attractive prices and convenient financial conditions • support with product registration in your country www.olident.com info@olident.com Over 80 years of Italian design and technology of the world’s finest dental instruments. For years Galbiati has satisfied the professional requirements of its clients, especially in Italy and Europe. The new challenge is to move the brand all over the world. Global, dynamic, with an international profile but Italian soul, Galbiati still makes of design, innovation and quality the success full drivers for its future. Galbiati is now looking for long term distributors. info@galbiati.com - www.galbiati.com http://ozone.galbiati.com

Since 1997, SPIDENT CO., LTD is specialized in manufacturing and exporting various dental filling materials over 70 countries. Our strength lies in supplying products under “Good Quality and Good Prices” developed by R&D Center. We will always strive to become your best partner in creating one perfect smile another.

SPIDENT CO., LTD www.spident.co.kr synergy@spident.co.kr Baolai Medical focuses on developing and manufacturing piezo ultrasonic scaler and offers ODM/OEM services for world top brands for 10 years. Products have kept CE&FDA certificates and 33 patents. We’re looking for distributors worldwide. T: +86 771 381 5998 info@booool.com - www.booool.com

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We are one of the leading distributors company in Jordan in the dental and orthodontics field since 1990. We are interested in high quality and new technologies with competitive prices.

Ahmad Egineering Est. for Medical & Dental Supplies - Jordan aee.orthojordan@gmail.com

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