More than 50 international lab experts gathered recently in Frankfurt, Germany, for an event organised by Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies.

From 9 to 11 July 2018, Dentsply Sirona Lab, with its dedicated focus on dental technology, held its first ever Global Lab Experts Network (GLEN) meeting.

The meeting was intended to offer the possibility for networking and exchange between lab experts and around 50 key opinion leaders from almost 20 different countries came together for this peer-to-peer exchange to discuss current topics as well as future trends of dental technology and dentistry in workshops and interactive sessions.

Dentsply Sirona Lab says it is committed to offering the opportunity to establish a network with experts across all lab-related areas and enable the exchange between peers in every field of expertise.

Therefore, its Clinical Affairs team had initiated the Global Lab Experts Network and to kick off this programme, dental technicians, dentists and lab owners from all over the world had come to Germany.

The attendees from all five continents participated in a comprehensive two-day programme with varied general and breakout sessions and the possibility for a professional exchange with peers and colleagues. One main focus was also the importance of a successful teamwork between dental technician and dentist.

Tom Leonardi, Group Vice President at Dentsply Sirona Lab, said: 'Dentsply Sirona has the intention of organising this kind of GLEN meeting every two years, establishing a network of experts across all lab-related areas.

'The atmosphere at the premiere edition was great, bringing together industry experts from all over the world for the very first time. These types of meetings facilitate exactly the required regular update on products and techniques for lab experts.'

Attendees exclusively toured through Dentsply Sirona's Bensheim and Hanau production facilities, where participants were able to experience how the products for the labs are manufactured, from fixed traditional and CAD/CAM materials to equipment and technology.

After a welcome speech from Dentsply Sirona's Senior Vice President Technologies and Equipment Segment, Dominique Legros, the visitors were given a lecture by Dentsply Sirona's Chief Clinical Education Officer Dr Terri Dolan, who pointed out the importance of continuing education.

'We have built the broadest education platform in the industry, helping dental professionals get the knowledge, skills, inspiration and certification they need to stay up-to-date as well as develop themselves and their businesses,' said Legros.

More information about Dentsply Sirona and its products is available at www.dentsplysirona.com.