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EVENTS

with local dentists and underscored
our commitment to supporting them
in their journey towards excellence in
dental care.

DP: Out of the cities visited, which one
stood out for you the most and why?
JP: Each city—Mumbai, Chennai,
Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Delhi—
offered unique insights and experiences.
Mumbai impressed me with its
vibrant energy and enthusiastic dental
community. Chennai stood out for
its cultural heritage and commitment
to continuous learning. Bangalore,
as the tech hub of India, showcased a
fascinating intersection of technology
and dentistry. Hyderabad’s dental sector
emphasized collaborative learning, and
Delhi’s dynamic dental landscape was
proactive in adopting new technologies.
Each city brought its own strengths to
the roadshow, making it a well-rounded
and enriching experience.
DP: With the 3Shape Academy opening
and treatment planning. In prosthetics and restorative dentistry, AI in India, what are your visions and
improves the design and manufacturing process, reducing time and aspirations for its impact on the dental community here?
costs while enhancing the quality and fit of prosthetics. At 3Shape, we JP: The opening of the 3Shape Academy in India is a significant
are committed to harnessing AI’s power to drive innovation in digital milestone. My vision is to create a hub of innovation and excellence,
dentistry, transforming both the practitioner and patient experience. empowering dental professionals to harness the full potential of digital
dentistry. Education is the cornerstone of progress, and the Academy
DP: 3Shape conducted this roadshow across five cities in India. How will bridge the gap between advanced technological solutions and
was this experience for you? everyday practice. By offering comprehensive training and hands-on
JP: This was an enriching experience. It allowed me to witness the experience, we aim to equip dentists with the skills needed to enhance
dynamic evolution of dentistry in different parts of the country and patient care. It will also serve as a platform for collaboration and
engage with over 900 dentists. The enthusiasm and potential within knowledge sharing, driving collective growth and innovation. Our
the Indian dental community are immense. The roadshow provided goal is to see the impact of the 3Shape Academy reflected in improved
an opportunity to showcase 3Shape’s cutting-edge technologies and quality of dental care across India, empowering dentists to deliver
demonstrate how digital dentistry can revolutionize patient care. The more accurate diagnosis, efficient treatments, and enhanced patient
excitement and interest from attendees in exploring AI and digital experiences. I am excited about the positive changes this initiative will
workflows were gratifying. The roadshow strengthened our connections bring to the dental community in India. n

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