CATEGORY 8 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST NEWS The Ivoclar Smile Award recognises outstanding restorative cases from around the world. This year, an international panel of experts recognised dentists and dental technicians who showcased their exceptional skills and expertise through their work with materials from the IPS e.max system. The winners and finalists were honoured at a special awards ceremony held as part of the Ivoclar LATAM Symposium in Mexico City. The awards recognised impressive treatment outcomes characterised by precision, creativity and high aesthetic standards in the “Proven Masters” and “Rising Talents” categories. All winning restorations were fabricated using materials from the IPS e.max family. For many years, IPS e.max has set the benchmark for aesthetics and function while supporting minimally invasive treatment approaches. Survival rates of over 95% after up to 17 years further underscore the long-term clinical success of the IPS e.max family. IPS e.max enables highly aesthetic and reliable restorations, helping patients achieve healthy, natural-looking smiles and improve their quality of life. Martin Frontull, Chief Marketing Officer at Ivoclar, commented: “With the Ivoclar Smile Award, we celebrate exceptional talent from across the global dental community. It is inspiring to see how dental laboratories and dental practices continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with our solutions. The awardwinning cases highlight the expertise and dedication that contribute to restoring healthy, natural smiles.” International expert jury evaluates outstanding cases All submissions were assessed anonymously based on case documentation, photographs and video material. Key evaluation criteria included clinical complexity, aesthetic execution, material selection and patient satisfaction. A 16-member international panel of experts, including dentists, dental technicians and renowned opinion leaders, evaluated the entries. Jury member Vincent Fehmer commented: “The Ivoclar Smile Award is a fantastic initiative. Every case submitted reflects an exceptional level of skill, precision and dedication in working with IPS e.max. On behalf of the entire jury, I would like to congratulate all winners and finalists on their outstanding achievements.” Award Ceremony in Mexico City Teams from around the world, consisting of dental technicians and dentists, submitted their most impressive restorative cases. In the “Proven Masters” category, the jury selected three teams from each of the participating regions: Latin America, EMEA, Asia as well as North America and Oceania to advance to the finals. Together with the three “Rising Talents” finalists, Ivoclar celebrates the winners of the Ivoclar Smile Award 2026 for IPS e.max they were honoured at award ceremony, held on 13 August 2026 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. All finalists were invited by Ivoclar to attend the two-day LATAM Symposium, including travel and accommodation. In addition to the awards ceremony, the event offered valuable opportunities for professional development and exchange with colleagues from around the world. Participants also had the chance to experience the latest innovations in dentistry firsthand. “I may be the one accepting this award, but I was simply the conduit through which so many contributions came together in one special case – the guidance of my mentors over the years, the inspiration of my colleagues, the tireless work of my assistant Afonso and the brilliant Bilal, the trust of my wonderful patient Candace, and the nurturing environment created by everyone at Oasis Dental Studio. I couldn’t be more proud or grateful!” says Dr Niall Quigley from Gold Coast Australia An overview of all award winners is available here: Ivoclar Smile Award 2026 Winners u For more information, visit: https:// smileaward.ivoclar.com/ 16% Carbamide Peroxide and Chlorofluor Gel SINCE 1989 Finalists and winners of the Ivoclar Smile Award 2026 gathered in Mexico City to celebrate their success and receive their awards during a festive ceremony.
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