HELSINKI, Finland: On 2 and 3 July, representatives from over 60 dental schools gathered in Helsinki for the Dental Education Summit 2024 to explore the future landscape of dental education. Organised by Planmeca Group companies—including Planmeca, KaVo Dental, HeySmile and LM-Instruments—in partnership with BWT, GC and MELAG Medizintechnik, the event featured insightful keynote speeches, inspiring discussions and hands-on workshops, all aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and enhancing the quality of dental education worldwide.
Esteemed speakers delivered thought-provoking presentations emphasising the integration of advanced technology and innovative teaching methods into dental education. Dr Antti Kämppi, a lecturer in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases at the University of Helsinki, discussed the utilisation of digital tools for enhanced clinical teaching in dentistry. Prof. János Vág, head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at Semmelweis University in Budapest in Hungary, shared his experience of implementing CAD/CAM for undergraduates and beyond.
The keynote speakers also addressed topical trends in dentistry to stimulate dialogue and inspire innovative approaches to teaching and learning within dental institutions. Dr Ivo Krejci, professor emeritus at the University of Geneva in Switzerland, gave a lecture on digital caries diagnostics in subclinical treatment, and Dr Bo Danielsen, head of the School of Oral Health Care at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, discussed the future challenges and standards related to patient safety. Additionally, dentist Dr Athina Tsiorva addressed the importance of quality treatment planning in aligner therapy.
The attendees also participated in practical sessions in which they had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in using cutting-edge dental technology and teaching tools, including those that use virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, big data and machine learning. The hands-on workshops showcased how the latest advancements in dentistry can enhance teaching and learning experiences within academic settings.
Furthermore, the summit facilitated numerous networking sessions, fostering collaboration and partnerships among attendees. The event concluded with a commitment to continue advancing dental education through ongoing collaboration and innovation.
“The Dental Education Summit 2024 was organised for the first time in this format—and already exceeded our expectations. The summit created a unique platform for sharing knowledge and exchanging best practices in dental education, which we believe is vital for driving positive change within the dental education landscape. As industry representatives, it is crucial for us to stay in close contact with dental schools, and this event successfully facilitated those connections,” stated Jussi Ylisaari, vice president for institutional accounts at Planmeca.
“Plans are already underway for the next summit, which will build on the achievements of this year’s event and further explore emerging trends and technologies in dental education,” he concluded.
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