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Dubai, UAE – 20 December 2022: AEEDC Dubai has officially announced The Republic of Korea as the Guest of Honour for the 27th edition of the annual International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2023, the largest international scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world which witnessed more than 60,000 visitors to its last edition.

The announcement was made during the recent Korea International Dental Devices Exhibition in Seoul, Korea, which was attended by Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, representing AEEDC Dubai Organizing Committee. Eng. Anas made the announcement in the company of the Korea Dental Devices Industry Association – KDIA, which represents over 430 member companies including manufacturers and importers.

More than 130 Korean companies are set to participate in AEEDC Dubai 2023, which is also set to host more than 155 countries for three days beginning on February 7th, 2023, in eight exhibition halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, including seven major conference halls.

Eng. Anas Al Madani, stated: “Korea and the Korean Dental Devices Industry Association is a long-standing friend and partner of AEEDC Dubai for more than 15 years now. They have made valuable contributions to the event and we look forward to welcoming them all as the Guest of Honour for the upcoming AEEDC Dubai 2023.”

Korean companies have a long history of attending AEEDC Dubai dating back to 2008. Only nine companies attended initially, but today, that number has grown significantly to more than 130 companies participating annually and covering nearly 3,000 sqm of stands within AEEDC Dubai.

The Korean dental industry has developed in the wider region due to AEEDC as it has always provided manufacturers a platform to connect with other markets and businesses around the world.

Mr. Hoon Taek Lim, Chairman of KDIA, stated: “With the growth of Korean dental industry over the past 15 years, we are happy that AEEDC Dubai has also grown into the world’s largest annual dental conference and exhibition. We are very proud that the Republic of Korea has been chosen as the Guest of Honour at AEEDC Dubai 2023 and I think it would be an important example of the rising status of Korean dental brands in the global market. The Korea Dental Devices Industry Association will continue to support Korean dental brands and AEEDC Dubai to grow together.”

Notably, Korean dental companies have shown to be prominent with implants from notable brands like Osstem Implant, Dentium, Neobiotech, Dio Implant, Megagen, Dentis, and IBS Implant; and popular with dental imaging from notable brands Vatech and Genoray. Dental implant production is around USD 2 billion a year and ranks as their number one domestic production item. Dental implant exports account for 9.5% of Korea’s total medical device exports – approximately USD 340 million.

Korea is also one of the leading countries in the world for medical device market size where production amounts to over USD 11 billion, a figure that has nearly doubled within the last four years. The dentistry profession is one of most admirable professions in Korea where more than 80% of Korean dentists can perform implant surgery, one of the highest in any nation.

With its stunning natural beauty, clear water, and serene countryside, Korea is also one of the top 10 economies in the world by GDP. Within the last century, it has firmly established itself as an advanced, industrial economy. Now known for its strategy of export-led growth and large business corporations, it is also a major producer and exporter of electronics, telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, and dental equipment and devices.

About AEEDC Dubai

AEEDC Dubai is a three-day conference and exhibition, which brings together oral health practitioners and producers from around the world, showcases the latest innovative technology and provides companies in the industry an opportunity to forge long-term deals and joint investments to serve the needs of local, regional, and international markets. Last year’s edition of AEEDC Dubai attracted more than 66,000 participants from 155 countries and showcased over 4,800 state-of-the-art products from 3,600 major dental and public health companies in the field of oral hygiene and dentistry. The event featured a total of 22 official country pavilions. The exhibition and conference also saw several dedicated training courses, workshops, and student poster competitions showcasing that latest advanced research and breakthroughs in the dental field.

Last year’s edition of AEEDC Dubai attracted more than 66,000 participants from 155 countries and showcased over 4,800 state-of-the-art products from 3,600 major dental and public health companies in the field of oral hygiene and dentistry. The event also featured a total of 22 official country pavilions. Additionally, the exhibition and conference held several dedicated training courses, workshops, and student poster competitions which showcased the latest advanced research and breakthroughs in the dental field.

AEEDC Dubai 2023 will take place on February 7th-9th at the Dubai World Trade Centre and is organized annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding. The event is supported by Dubai Health Authority, Scientific Global Dental Alliance, Dental Federation, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council States, Gulf Health Council, Riyadh Elm University, Arab Academy for Continuing Dental Education, Saudi Dental Society, Saudi Orthodontic Society, Saudi Prosthodontic Society, International Association for Dental Research, The Greater New York Dental Meeting and Manitoba Dental Association.

Event attracts 66,000 participants from 155 countries and showcases 4,800 state-of-the-art products

High volume of deals reflects the event’s success in providing a platform for the global dental industry to build partnerships and create long-term business networks

Government of Dubai Media Office – 06 February 2022: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2022 has generated record-breaking business deals worth $3.9 billion. The high volume of deals reflects the event’s success in providing a platform for the global dental industry to build partnerships and create strong long-term business networks.

The three-day conference and exhibition, which brought together oral health practitioners and producers from around the world, showcased the latest innovative technology and provided companies in the industry an opportunity to forge long-term deals and joint investments to serve the needs of local, regional, and international markets.

AEEDC Dubai attracted 66,000 participants from 155 countries and showcased 4,800 state-of-the-art products from 3,600 major dental and public health companies in the field of oral hygiene and dentistry. The event featured a total of 22 official country pavilions. The exhibition and conference also saw several dedicated training courses, workshops, and student poster competitions.

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of AEEDC Dubai and the Global Scientific Dental Alliance, and Chairman of INDEX Holding, stated, “We are proud of the successes generated by the event over the years, which reflect the UAE’s role in creating new opportunities for global industries and the support it has extended to the growth and innovation of the international medical sector. The exceptional volume of direct and subsidiary deals worth $3.9 billion concluded at the event validates the global community’s confidence in the UAE as a venue for industry events. These deals, which were struck between participating companies, health institutions, clinics, and hospitals, were driven by market demand for innovation, and the growth in public and private sector budgets for serving health services and disease prevention requirements, especially after the challenges experienced by health and medical institutions during the pandemic.”

“Governments across the world have realised that health and medical institutions are vital to the economy and society and must be developed with state-of-the-art approaches, equipment and continuing education for administrative, medical, and technical staff. The pandemic showed us the importance of raising the sector’s preparedness to face all challenges,” he added.

In its 26th year, AEEDC Dubai 2022 witnessed massive participation from around the world. The vast space in the Dubai World Trade Centre spanning 44,760 square meters across eight exhibition halls and conference halls was sold out. The event saw many new medical alliances between global players who showcased innovative new approaches to diagnose and treat patients and provide them with the highest quality of medical care.

On the third day of AEEDC Dubai 2022, the organising committee held a ceremony to honour the participating exhibitors with awards for the best pavilion, best poster presentation, best representative section of the country, and the best speaker and researcher.

Dr. Abdul Salam further said: “The 26^th session of AEEDC Dubai witnessed an incredible turnout from all over the world. The event has impressed everyone by exceeding the expectations of the global medical community, which has encouraged them to book larger exhibition space for the next year.”

The final day of AEEDC Dubai 2022 witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions and The Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani and Dr. Amr Mohammed Hilal, General Coordinator of Africa Health, Commissioner for the President of the Unified Procurement Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

AEEDC Dubai, which will hold its next event in February 2023, is organised annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding. The event is supported by Dubai Health Authority, Scientific Global Dental Alliance, Dental Federation, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council States, Gulf Health Council, Riyadh Elm University, Arab Academy for Continuing Dental Education, Saudi Dental Society, Saudi Orthodontic Society, Saudi Prosthodontic Society, International Association for Dental Research, The Greater New York Dental Meeting and Manitoba Dental Association.

HE visits Day 2 of AEEDC Dubai and honors “Aqdar” team

His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior witnessed the official announcement of the OCEAN Global Humanitarian Initiative during his visit today to the 26th annual edition of the United Arab Emirates International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2022.

His Highness was accompanied by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of AEEDC Dubai and Global Scientific Dental Alliance, and Chairman of INDEX Holding and Dr. Robert Edwab, Executive Director of the Greater New York Dental Meeting in addition to the President of the World Dental Federation, President of The International Academy of Dentistry and a variety of scientific, medical and educational conferences heads and presidents of associations, universities and trade unions from around the world. HH honored the Aqdar World Summit’s team for the outstanding success of the third edition of the event held at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Initiated by INDEX Holding and in line with its responsibility to serve the community, OCEAN – Oral Care Education Across Nations, is the first humanitarian initiative of its kind which aims to improve oral and dental health and eliminate tooth decay around the world. OCEAN will set the standard when it comes to public awareness for oral hygiene with cooperation and support through INDEX Holding’s scientific, medical, educational, and humanitarian conferences, including private and public sectors, partners, and associates.

His Highness was briefed on the detailed stages of the initiative which seeks to reduce the number of diagnosed tooth decay cases in the region and the world by 50% over the first five years, eliminate tooth decay in the region and the world over the next 10 years, all while introducing a global approach to the initiative in cooperation with relevant international institutions under the slogan – ‘From the UAE to the World.’

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of AEEDC Dubai and Global Scientific Dental Alliance, and Chairman of INDEX Holding, stated, “Through this non-profit Global Humanitarian, initiative OCEAN aims to reach everyone by offering several services in an effort to raise the level of oral and dental health globally and to achieve the UAE’s vision of spreading knowledge and philanthropy. Tooth decay and lack of awareness to oral health are among the most common diseases, because not only of the pain they cause related to the teeth, but also to the health of one’s body in general.”

In announcing the details of the program, the initiative’s organizing committee explained the mechanism of actions to be followed. OCEAN Initiative will provide training for doctors from all medical specialties to educate the community about the importance of oral health in preventing future diseases.  The initiative will be implemented through all medical specialties, benefit associations, schools, and volunteer members who join the initiative to be an integral part of the daily effort needed within treatment and prevention protocols by practitioners in specialized clinics within primary health care clinics, and hospitals in the private sector.

An integral part of OCEAN initiative is to involve the public sector, non-profit institutions, schools, universities, and medical colleges to make them strategic partners in the initiative to achieve the high and unique goals ‘From the UAE to the World,’ in addition to support by private company producers of oral health tools as part of the non-profit community responsibility in assisting the initiative and achieving its noble goals.

It is worth mentioning that nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide are currently affected by some form of oral disease and 2.3 billion people suffer from tooth decay of their permanent teeth. Over 530 million children are suffering from tooth decay within their primary teeth and those numbers are constantly increasing in underdeveloped nations. Gum disease is now among humanity’s most common diseases, affecting up to 50% of the global population

Saif Bin Zayed visits Day 2 of AEEDC Dubai

 His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the second day of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2022, continuing its momentum as the largest international scientific dental conference and trade exhibition in the world, and further delivering an unforgettable experience.

His Highness toured the sold-out venue within the Dubai World Trade Centre to witness over 4,800 international brands displaying their products in exhibition halls one through eight with pavilions from 22 different countries. The annual three-day event has already witnessed an incredible turnout from international doctors, specialists, members of dental unions around the world, heads and members of specialized dental associations, and professors and students from well-renowned international dentistry colleges.

AEEDC Dubai is used as a platform by numerous international businesses to showcase their latest advanced technology, innovative products, and smart solutions to thousands of dentists and practitioners from around the world. Numerous scientific lectures, hands-on training, and demonstrations are also conducted throughout the event. Many exhibitors commented on their appreciation to AEEDC Dubai for strengthening the dental industry as a whole and cementing international support for business growth and opportunities.

Dr. Vincenzo Musella, National Cultural Secretary of AIO – Italian Dentistry Association, commented, “Dental culture has always been a fundamental part of building our profession for us. AEEDEC and AIO Academy project was born for this reason, focusing on dental excellence. Today, thanks to the notable advances in dentistry, we have new materials and new methods available to put into practice optimal therapies, which can be aesthetic and functional, but above all constant over time.

He added by commending everyone at AEEDC Dubai, stating, “The common goal was to guarantee everyone that there could be an opportunity to start all together again, looking to the future with optimism.”

Dr. Majd Naji, Founder, and Chairman of Liberty Dental Clinic, expressed his enthusiasm for AEEDC Dubai 2022, stating, “I’m glad to be here for the 26^th edition of AEEDC Dubai and I’m very happy to see us back to business-as-usual like before the start of the pandemic. It’s amazing to see all these dental companies and clinics attending and having all the doctors and associations connecting again. We wish for continuous success, and we appreciate AEEDC Dubai and AEEDC Dubai Stars for having us this year.”

AEEDC Dubai 2022 continues into tomorrow offering prominent lectures from regional and international experts for the most informative and up-to-date occurrences in dentistry today.

Key supporters of AEEDC Dubai include, Dubai Health Authority, Global Scientific Dental Alliance, Arab Dental Federation, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council States, Gulf Health Council, and many others, and held in strategic partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, scientific partnership with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, and destination partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing – Dubai Business Events.

Saif bin Zayed honors Aqdar World Summit team

Lt. Gen. HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, honored the Aqdar World Summit’s team for the outstanding success of the third edition of the event held at Expo 2020 Dubai. The honoring, which took place at the Dubai Trade Center, included work teams, specialized committees as well as the strategic partner of the summit, “Index Holding”, and a number of supporters of the summit.

26th annual edition of event expected to attract 66,000 participants from 155 countries

Three-day conference brings together leading international names in the field of dentistry and oral health

 Government of Dubai Media Office – 01 February 2022: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today inaugurated the 26th annual edition of the United Arab Emirates International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2022. The three-day conference held at the Dubai World Trade Centre brings together leading international names in the field of dentistry and oral health.

The inauguration was attended by His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; His Excellency Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Director General of Dubai Health Authority; and Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of the AEEDC Dubai and Global Scientific Dental Alliance, and Chairman of INDEX Holding,

 His Highness toured the exhibition during which he visited the stands of numerous international companies and medical health authorities. His Highness was briefed on their leading solutions and projects that support the dental and oral healthcare sector, which include upgrading diagnostic and treatment services.

The global event is expected to attract 66,000 participants from 155 countries over three days. The participating companies will showcase nearly 4,800 innovative products in the field of medical solutions related to oral and dental health, which will be displayed from Halls 1 to 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in addition to the Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Rashid Conference Halls designated for specialised training courses and workshops as well as displaying scientific posters and student competitions.

The exhibition also includes 22 international pavilions representing the most prominent international companies specialised in dentistry. The conference agenda this year, which features various specialised topics, has been designed to help dentists and specialists learn about the most prominent scientific research related to dental cosmetics and advanced digital technology in dentistry, oral care, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dental treatment, orthodontics, dental radiology, modern methods used in dental restoration, and the use of robotics in dentistry.

The agenda of AEEDC Dubai 2022 includes a variety of activities, including AEEDC Dubai Stars, a two-day event that will see the participation of celebrities, influencers, and prominent personalities from the Arab world. The event features dialogue sessions, success stories and competitions for dentists and medical students in multiple specialties. AEEDC Dubai’s agenda also includes many scientific workshops specialised in the field of jaw and dental surgery, which feature discussions on diverse topics related to dentistry and oral health.

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani commented, “In our scientific network, we are keen to present everything that is new and advanced in the field of dentistry and oral health. Over the past 26 years, we have witnessed a remarkable development with the participation of delegations from all over the world including specialised doctors, students, and speakers to benefit from the best experiences in their respective fields. We will continue every year to provide the most advanced knowledge in the field of dentistry, giving an ideal opportunity for specialists and practitioners to learn about the latest scientific innovations.”

He added: “AEEDC Dubai represents an important opportunity for exchanging experiences and information between speakers, participants, and visitors which contributes to refining their professional skills and clinical experience that helps them obtain accredited continuing education hours.”

Dr. Tariq Khoory, Honorary Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, stated, “AEEDC Dubai represents an important opportunity for exchanging experiences and information between speakers, participants and visitors which sharpen their professional skills and clinical expertise,  all while obtaining accredited continuing education hours, where intensive courses and specialised workshops provide the latest curriculum and specialised topics in various fields of dentistry that can help doctors enhance their professional practice.”

The scientific workshops on the first day of AEEDC Dubai focused on several topics, including the use of laser technology and different techniques practiced in dentistry using the latest medical technology models. Educational sessions were also held for dental students.

Italy is officially the Guest of Honour at AEEDC Dubai 2022. The country’s participation in the show has been growing year after year, and the Italian Pavilion that the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Italian Consulate General in Dubai and Italian Dental Industry Association (UNIDI) is hosting a record number of 46 companies. Italian manufacturers are key suppliers to the UAE dental market, with an average yearly export of more than 20 million Euros, a 4% increase from the previous year.

AEEDC Dubai has brought together 90 prominent speakers from the region and around the world for the dental industry’s most informative and up-to-date event. The event is organised annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding, and recognised by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP). Key supporters of AEEDC Dubai include, Dubai Health Authority, Global Scientific Dental Alliance, Arab Dental Federation, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council States, Gulf Health Council, and many others. The event is held in strategic partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, scientific partnership with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, and destination partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing – Dubai Business Events.

Virtual meeting brings together 268 dental specialists representing more than 133 organisations from across the world

 Government of Dubai Media Office – 31 January 2022: Dubai hosted the 19^th edition of the annual meeting of the Global Scientific Dental Alliance. The virtual meeting brought together 268 dental specialists representing more than 133 organisations, including representatives of prominent scientific universities and dental colleges from around the world.

The annual meeting was held in conjunction with the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai, ‘the world’s largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world’ set to commence in Dubai on 1 February.  Members of the Alliance discussed a number of topics related to dentistry and oral healthcare, and continuing education programmes that aim to support scientific research and enhance professional excellence in dentistry.

The meeting commenced with an opening speech delivered by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of AEEDC Dubai and the Global Scientific Dental Alliance. The meeting was chaired by Professor Abdullah Al Shammery, Scientific Chairman of the Global Scientific Dental Alliance and Chairman, Board of Trustees at Riyadh Elm University, with the participation of members of the Executive Board, Dr. Tariq Khoory, Honorary Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, Dr. Nasser Al Malik, Scientific Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, Dr. Robert Edwab, Executive Director of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Dr. Muhammed Jafar Abedin, Scientific Vice Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, Dr. Meshari Al Otaibi, President of Makkah International Dental Conference and Exhibition and Vice President of Saudi Dental Society, and Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding. The virtual meeting, organized by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding, was attended by a number of eminent personalities, heads of associations, deans of colleges, experts, and doctors in the field of dentistry.

The members discussed various issues related to dentistry, oral health, and continuing education programmes in order to develop a plan to support scientific research and promote excellence in dentistry, in addition to studying ways to enhance cooperation globally. Institutions that are members of the Alliance exchanged experiences and developments in the field of dentistry and explored ways to raise awareness and contribute to shaping a better future for the dental community.

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani stated, “Our meeting here today, in the presence of the most prominent international names specialised in oral and dental healthcare, confirms the importance of this scientific and specialised platform and enriches the agenda of AEEDC Dubai. This meeting is a prominent network for continuing medical education and a source for research related to dentistry. Through this annual meeting, we aim to come up with new recommendations, outputs, and decisions that would raise the level of education through scientific courses and research, in addition to supporting scientific research and developing professional standards in the field of dentistry.”

Professor Abdullah Al Shammery commented, “Through the annual meeting of the members of the Global Scientific Dental Alliance, we aim to introduce new technologies and experiences to the sector and conduct comprehensive discussions covering all principles of dentistry and review of scientific programmes and prevention methods. We also aim to discuss recent developments that can help improve professional practice in dentistry. This event has become one of the most important specialised forums that present a scientific programme rich in medical and educational topics that enrich the participants’ knowledge and experiences about the latest findings of science and technology in this sector.”

“Throughout the 19 years of this non-profit meeting, we made sure to put education at the core of these gatherings which ultimately led to the success of this alliance, and we encourage all of the members participating today to promote this medical assembly,” he added.

Dr. Tarek Khoory said: “I am pleased today to announce the establishment of the ‘GSDA Innovative Research and Accreditation Program’ a global scientific platform that evaluates dental products and accredits them. Scientific committees from all around the world will study what has been published about the new products and conduct research if necessary before agreeing to put the GSDA accreditation on it. The list of dental products includes both materials used by dentists and dental technicians as well as oral health consumables by the public.

He added: “The scientific committees which will be responsible for the accreditation are university professors and experts in the field of dentistry who will work on evaluating the product scientifically and clinically, as well as researching everything that has been published about the product. This programme aims to give confidence to doctors and technicians to use these products knowing that they have been evaluated thoroughly and also give the public confidence in the use of these consumables for oral health.”

At the end of the session, the members praised the ‘Waterfalls’ global initiative for continuous education by the UAE government under the slogan ‘From the Emirates to the World,’ Launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the supervision of H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Organised as part of the initiatives of the Department of Behavioral Rewards in the ‘Ministry of Possibilities’ and in cooperation with INDEX Holding, the ‘Waterfalls Global Award’ is dedicated to heroic frontliners who fought against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Award will honour 50 medical specialists who made significant contributions to prevent the spread of the pandemic. The meeting encouraged the participating organisations to nominate a distinguished person within their company for the award by visiting https://waterfalls.ae.

The 26^th annual UAE International Dental Conference and the Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2022, is set to start on February at the Dubai World Trade Centre. ‘The Largest Annual Scientific Dental Conference and Exhibition in the World,’ AEEDC Dubai is an ideal platform for doctors, workers, experts, and dental professionals to learn about the latest scientific developments and innovations in the dental  industry. The global event is expected to attract over 66,000 visitors and participants from 155 countries over three days.

The event Included Student and Poster Competitions with the Participants from Across the World

Dubai- United Arab Emirates, 1 July 2021: The organizing committee of the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai 2021 announced that the business deals sealed during the 25^th edition of the event reached $3.8 Billion. Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, GSDA, and Chairman of INDEX Holding said: “We are very  proud of the impressive success that ‘AEEDC Dubai 2021’ has witnessed throughout its journey, which completes a quarter of a century this year. This success would not have been possible without the continuous support ‘AEEDC Dubai’ receives from participants, speakers, exhibitors, supporters, and dental experts around the world who consider ‘AEEDC Dubai’ a monumental platform that allows them to come together as a community and enrich their knowledge and learn from one another. On the other hand, ‘AEEDC Dubai’ exhibition is considered to be a rich opportunity for networking and building long-standing relationships with potential and existing clients, and we are proud to announce that the business deals sealed during ‘AEEDC Dubai 2021’ increased by 10% in comparison to last year, and reached $3.8 Billion.”

He concluded: “I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success that ‘AEEDC Dubai’ has reached, and everyone who believed in the vision of ‘AEEDC Dubai’ since its inception. We will continue to work together towards the elevation of Dentistry worldwide.”

Moreover, 55,000 visitors and participants from 155 countries participated in AEEDC Dubai and gained tremendous value from the 173 scientific sessions presented during ‘AEEDC Dubai’ conference, whereas the third day included sessions that discussed key topics such as: Pediatric Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Forensic Dentistry, and more.

Furthermore, ‘AEEDC Dubai’ hosted virtual student competitions, which composed of 4 main rounds; Elimination A&B, Semi-Final and Final Rounds. The participants were dental students from some of the most renowned universities in the region and the world, where participants were able to participate virtually through a game-based platform, for a chance to win cash prizes, and learn from their colleagues and peers.

The Knowledge champion of the year 2021 was the team from Qassim University, College of Dentistry, whereas the second place was won by the King Khalid University team, and the Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies team won the third place.

Additionally, ‘AEEDC Dubai’ hosted Poster Competitions, where participant from countries like KSA, Canada, Morocco, Iraq, Bahrain, UAE and other countries came together to present their posters which tackled various topics such as: ‘Knowledge, Attitude & Practices towards COVID-19, A Comparison between Three Gulf Countries – A Cross Sectional Study’, ‘Advantages and effectiveness of clear aligner therapy than fixed appliance for orthodontic treatment during outbreak of covid-19’, ‘Evaluation of Cross-Sectional Root Canal Shape and Presentation of New Classification of Its Changes Using CBCT’, ‘New Trends in Forensic Odontology’ and others.

Participants had the freedom to join from anywhere in the world, as the poster competitions were held in a hybrid format. Additionally, the posters were judged by some of the most prominent names in the field. The winner of the first place was Dr. Zuhair Saleh Natto, with his poster about ‘Association of SARS-CoV-2 with Dental Problem’, the second place was won by Dr. Mashael Alqahtani, where she presented her poster about ‘Frequency of Color Vision Deficiency among Saudi Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study’, and the third place was won by Dr. Amani Alzubaidi, with her poster that tackled ‘Self-Reported Determinants of Tooth Brushing Frequency in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’.

AEEDC Dubai is organized annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions – a member of INDEX Holding and a recognised American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program – CERP- provider. AEEDC Dubai is held in strategic partnership with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, scientific partnership with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, and destination partnership with the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing – Dubai Business Events.

AEEDC Dubai also has the support of Dubai Health Authority, Global Scientific Dental Alliance, Arab Dental Federation, Executive Board of the Health Ministers Council for Gulf Cooperation Council States, Gulf Health Council, GCC Oral Health Committee, Riyadh Elm University, Arab Academy for Continuing Dental Education, Saudi Orthodontic Society, Saudi Dental Society, Saudi Prosthodontic Society, International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Greater New York Dental Meeting, Manitoba Dental Association, and is a partner event of the FDI World Dental Federation.