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From an IDS press release this morning...



IDS continues to grow: More than 106,000 visitors experienced an international trade fair full of momentum and the innovations of 1,820 exhibitors



Rising number of visitors (6.9%), exhibitors (4.5%) and exhibition space (6.2%) – International participation increases to 65% – 10 percent more foreign exhibitors – Dental industry stable – 1,100 new products



The IDS continues to grow. After five days, the 33rd International… Continue

It has been a great time here in Germany. I have learned a great deal, seen some amazing new products (which we will be detailing in upcoming issues of Proofs, Dental Economics, and Dental Assisting Digest, as well as other enewsletters). I've had the chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Best of all, I have had the chance to get a sneak peek at what may be some of the hottest products to be introduced later in the year. It is all good.



So what are my final thoughts… Continue

Good evening from Cologne. Today was the first day since I have been here that I didn't attend an official press conference, so I spent a lot more time in the halls, shooting videos, and doing interviews.



Among the interviews of the day were Patterson's Scott Anderson and Midmark's Eric Shirley. Both are great guys and both editorial advisory board members for me for Proofs. I alway appreciate their time and candor.



During our lunch, Scott made a great statement about the… Continue

Hello to all. First, thanks for reading my blogs from Cologne. I appreciate the comments and updates. I also appreciate those of you who have added me as a Twitter friend.



Today was a day when I wanted to concentrate on walking the halls and gaining an overall feel for the show, including general mood and what products seemed to draw the biggest crowds. I will tell you that, without doubt, you can't look far without seeing either implants or CAD\CAM. I am amazed how CAD\CAM has… Continue

Good morning from Cologne. I met this morning with representatives of GC, who told me they will be launching a product at the AACD meeting in Hawaii in late April and then heavily touting it at the CDA spring session in Anaheim. They wouldn't tip their hand on it, but asked me to pass along a Web site as a teaser ... www.kalore.net.

Until later...