Why we love IDS: A primer on the International Dental Show

Held every two years, the International Dental Show is the largest dental gathering in the world. In this interview with VDDI's Markus Heibach, learn about the show's history and what makes it special to dental industry.

Chris Salierno, DDS

March 15, 2019

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Held every two years, the International Dental Show is the largest dental gathering in the world. Organized by the Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VDDI), IDS draws 150,000 attendees and 2,300 exhibitors. In this interview, VDDI Managing Director Dr. Markus Heibach discusses the show's history and what makes it special to dental industry.

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Day 1

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Day 2

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Day 3

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Day 4

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About the Author

Chris Salierno, DDS

Chief Dental Officer, Tend

Chris Salierno, DDS, is a general dentist from Long Island, New York. He graduated from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Dr. Salierno lectures internationally on clinical dentistry, practice management, and leadership development. In 2017 he became a chief development officer with the Cellerant Consulting Group, and he was the chief editor of Dental Economics from 2014 to 2021. In 2021, he became the chief dental officer at Tend. He can be reached on Instagram @the_curious_dentist.

Updated May 13, 2022