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COLOGNE , Germany: More than 750 clinicians, thought leaders, global media and industry partners turned out Tuesday evening for an exciting KaVo Kerr Group presentation revealing the company’s Art of Innovation showcase. The dazzling display was held at the Flora Köln, an historic formal park and botanical garden near Cologne Zoological Garden.
The evening’s moderator, Tamara Sedmak, charmed the crowd as she led it through the event’s many highlights. Sedmak is a former model, actress, singer, renowned journalist and TV host in Switzerland and Germany. For more than 15 years, she has been a host and commentator for a variety of media channels, and her fluency in seven languages made her the perfect presenter for this multilingual crowd.
To kick things off, Sedmak introduced a panel of KaVo Kerr Group leaders including Vicente Reynal, Group President Dental Technology; Henk van Duijnhoven, Senior Vice President of Danaher’s dental platform; Damien McDonald, Group President, Professional Consumables; Stanzi Prell, President Commercial, EMEA, KaVo Dental; and Dr Cynthia Brattesani, thought leader and speaker using numerous KaVo Kerr Group products in her practice.
The panel answered a variety of questions connecting innovation with patient outcomes, the future of workflow and access to care. Brattesani, in particular, discussed why KaVo Kerr Group products and technology play such a big part in her dental practice. Following the panel Q&A, Sedmak explained to the crowd that the best way to fully understand all of the KaVo Kerr Group brands and products would be to
“watch a 400-slide PowerPoint presentation.” But just then, the lights went out and everybody turned to watch the mesmerising moves performed by two dancers cloaked in neon LED lighting.
Next, the striking staccato sounds of drumming came from all corners as LED drummers performed in conjunction with a dynamic presentation on the big-screen that introduced the KaVo Kerr Group’s brands and new products. When the audience’s cheers finally quieted, Sedmak explained that the best way to truly get to know all of the innovative products and technology would be to explore them in a hands-on fashion. A door to the side of the stage opened up, and audience members were invited to see, touch and ask questions. Guests swarmed in the room to discover the latest and greatest from KaVo Kerr Group’s brands. “They’re really impressed to see how this can make their work easier,” said Stefan Hermann, in regard to the ESTETICA E80 Vision by KaVo. “With the new touchscreen and new software, the interactive abilities will truly ease workflow overall.”
Henrik Opelz of Nobel Biocare said the Creoss Xenoprotect was attracting a crowd due to its amazing handling properties. “They’re amazed and impressed compared to what was used before in these cases,” he said.
