Henry Schein Digital Symposium impresses

On April 27-28, digital advocates from all areas of dentistry gathered in London to talk technology and discuss the latest developments and trends in areas such as predictive treatment, diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention.

This year’s keynote speaker was Dr Bertalan Mesko, ‘medical futurist’ and self-confessed geek physician with a PhD in genomics and an acclaimed author. Bertalan challenged the audience with his predictions on the ways digital heath technologies are set to impact on the future of health care.

Bertalan was joined by a first-class line-up of speakers including Rune Fisker, Sinead McEnhill, Colin Campbell, Adam Nulty and Josef Kunkela, as well as renowned technicians Petr Hajny, Vicken Hatsakordzian, and many more. Topics were wide-ranging and included the importance of retaining the human element in digital dentistry, the rising influence of digital dentistry apps and how dentists can drive patient engagement through the use of digital technology.

Henry Schein ConnectDental was a pivotal part of the two-day event, showcasing a comprehensive range of digital solutions, which can help practitioners harness the efficiencies of digital workflows and benefit from the economic impact of offering single-visit dentistry. The pace of change in digital is already being felt by the profession and improvements in aesthetics, guided implant surgery and digital shade matching is quite breath taking, and the rise in 3D printing and digital dentures are now taking treatment options to a whole new level.