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EVENTS

IDS 2025: LEADING GLOBAL TRADE FAIR GUIDES

THE DENTAL WORLD INTO THE FUTURE

Dental Practice Team

he International Dental Show 2025 held from March 24th – IDS 2025 IN NUMBERS
29th in Cologne, Germany was more than just an industry
Tmeeting point - it stood for a joint step forward into a future- • 135,000 visitors from 156 countries
looking, increasingly digitalised and connected dental world. The • Over 15 percent increase in the number of visitors from the
immense joyful anticipation among the companies, dental practices previous edition
and laboratories was clearly tangible in the exhibition halls: People • 2,010 companies from 61 countries
met people, ideas and solutions were discussed and exchanged • 463 exhibitors from Germany and 1,547 exhibitors from abroad
in the course of personal dialogues. Furthermore, a high level of • Total exhibition space spanning 180,000 square metres
internationality characterised the overall picture in the halls - the
worldwide dental industry was visibly represented both in terms of
the exhibitors and the visitors.
In spite of geopolitical uncertainties and economic challenges, PICTURES SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
the number of trade visitors rose by more than 15 percent compared
to the previous event. As such, this year’s trade fair demonstrated
what is possible when the industry comes together.
The 41st IDS came to an end with a convincing overall result that
not only exceeded the key figures of IDS 2023, but also confirmed
its claim of being the international benchmark in quality, reach and
professional relevance. It became apparent once more: Germany
is a key innovation hub of the dental world - and the trade fair
location Cologne serves as an active driving force for the future of
the industry.
Dr. Ajay Sharma, Head of Department of Dental Sciences, Max
Smart Hospital Saket, New Delhi who has been attending IDS for 20
years now was pleasantly surprised by the huge number of Indian
attendees. “The 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne
was a success on all fronts, with strong growth and international
reach. The event emphasized technological advancements and
digital solutions, along with the importance of professional dialogue
and collaboration among dental professionals. Additionally CEO Markus Heinz presents Ivoclar’s comprehensive portfolio
the show addressed current challenges such as the promotion
of young talent, the lack of skilled labor, sustainability, and the
implementation of artificial intelligence.” he added.
As Dr. Vikas Agarwal, CEO, Dentalkart put it very aptly
“IDS Cologne 2025 was an exceptional showcase of dental
innovation and global collaboration. The emphasis on digital
dentistry, sustainability, and AI-driven solutions was remarkable,
underscoring how rapidly technology is reshaping our industry. A
must-attend event for every dentist and technician aiming to stay
ahead in this evolving landscape.”
Pune based dental technician Nikhil Jadhav commented “I have
been at this trade fair several times in the past and I can say without
a doubt that attending this event lights up your mind in all possible
dimensions in dentistry. This year too IDS showcased the latest
technologies in dentistry; be it Artificial Intelligence, Robotics,
Imaging Softwares or even material science for that matter. Now The IDS 2025 in Cologne showcased a host of innovations ranging from
looking forward to IDS 2027 to update my knowledge further with digital technologies and their extension in the direction of Cloud computing
the latest trends and technologies.” n and Artificial Intelligence.
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