Dentsply Sirona World 2018: The crème-de-la-crème of the dental industry gathers in Orlando, Florida

With its Ultimate Dental Meeting, Dentsply Sirona World, the market and technology leader in the dental industry, presents one of the most highly anticipated events among the worldwide dental community. Attendees will once again enjoy pioneering general sessions, innovative and informative breakout sessions, strong networking opportunities and amazing entertainment at the fabulous Rosen Shingle Creek Resort venue.

Outstanding speakers, prime education and memorable moments

This year's speakers include Frank Acosta, Heidi Arndt, Dr. George Bruder, Dr. Erin Elliott, Judy Kay Mausolf, Dr. Amarjit Rihal – and many more. Attendees can expect a well-rounded program with training and educational sessions that cover all aspects of modern, cutting-edge dentistry. Educational tracks include: Business and Practice Management, CAD/CAM, Imaging (including extraoral and intraoral), Implantology, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Restorative, Laboratory, Office Design, and Special Markets and Topics.

Dentsply Sirona World features a special Preventive track for hygienists, which includes 10 educational sessions led by expert speakers; including Kim Miller with a presentation during the special Preventive General Session on Friday, September 14. A brand new 10-session track Dental Assisting will be introduced this year. It is geared specially towards assistants and features a Dental Assisting General Session led by Shannon Pace-Brinker.

Furthermore, Dentsply Sirona World will also feature a dedicated lab track for experts across all lab related areas, demonstrating once again the company's vision of modern dental technology.

More than 85 talented speakers spread across all 11 educational tracks will make this event as exciting as it is educational. One of the many famous speakers this year is the critically-acclaimed author Doris Kearns Goodwin, who will present the keynote address. Goodwin is the author of six New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism. Known for her appearances and commentary on television, Goodwin is seen frequently on late night and Sunday morning talk shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

First-class entertainment

Speaking of television, one of this year's entertainers is actor and stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan. With a live standup on Thursday evening, Gaffigan is guaranteed to have attendees rolling on the floor laughing.

"We're very excited to have Jim Gaffigan and Doris Kearns Goodwin performing at Dentsply Sirona World," said Vice President of Marketing US RCO at Dentsply Sirona, Ingo Zimmer. "A great entertainment program has become an essential part of our educational event - bringing together education, music and laughter is a great way to turn Dentsply Sirona World 2018 into a truly unforgettable experience."

This year introduces the option of an Entertainment-Only registration for just $695. It is perfect for spouses, children or friends of attendees who will not be interested in the educational portion of the event.

ABOUT DENTSPLY SIRONA

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. As The Dental Solutions Company™, Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better, safer and faster dental care. Dentsply Sirona's global headquarters is located in York, Pennsylvania, and the international headquarters is based in Salzburg, Austria. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.