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In April this year I was lucky enough to be chosen to attend the Modern Dental - Think Digital conference in Hong Kong and Dongguan, China. Modern Dental is the parent company that owns Southern Cross Dental which many of us in New Zealand use as our primary dental laboratory. Starting with humble beginnings of three men in a small office in Hong Kong, the company has now grown to have over 6000 technicians based all over the world with the main laboratory in Dongguan, China. The conference was digital dentistry focused with the newest and most up to date digital dentistry being showcased for clinicians to incorporate into their day to day dentistry.

Learning outcomes

Learn about the latest innovations in digital dentistry showcased during the conference, including digital workflows and cutting-edge technologies. Evaluate how these advancements can be incorporated into daily clinical practice to enhance efficiency, precision, and patient outcomes. Explore the integration of digital technologies into day-to-day dental practice Identify specific digital tools and solutions that can streamline dental procedures, from diagnostics to prosthetics. Learn to utilise digital platforms to improve communication between dental clinics and laboratories.

Speaker

Dr Kate Arlidge BDS

Dr Kate Arlidge is a University of Otago graduate. She currently works in private practice in Christchurch but has experience working in both public and private settings. Kate gained invaluable experience at the Royal Dental Hospital in Melbourne before coming home to New Zealand after travelling. She has passions in general dentistry including sedation dentistry treating a wide variety of patients.

Lumino Clinicians' Conference 2024 - Better Together


Speaker:

Dr Kate Arlidge BDS

Friday 8th Nov 2024
11:35am - 12:05pm
Venue: The Majestic on Durham
189 Durham Street South
Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Brought to you by Lumino The Dentists
Level 11, AON Centre,
29 Customs Street West
Auckland
1010
New Zealand