I WAS THERE WHEN DENTISTRY STEPPED INTO THE AGE OF AI.
AI & Digital Dentistry Summit 2026 – Dubai
20 Years of CAPP Anniversary
From Vision to Legacy
From Believers to Leaders: CAD/CAM is Going AI 2026
In 2005, only the believers came.
In 2026, the believers will lead.
CAD/CAM is Going AI – 2026.
And CAPP, once again, is the first to make it real
2005 – The Beginning
Those early believers helped build a movement that transformed our field forever. And it all started here — at CAPP.”
In 2005, CAPP organised the world’s first CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference.
At that time, only four companies exhibited. Among them were Dentsply Sirona, 3M, Kavosh, Degudent, and Zirkonzahn, companies that shaped the foundation of modern digital dentistry.
Not because the industry lacked interest, but because the market itself barely existed. It was a beginning, a leap of faith.
CAPP, and the few believers who joined, shaped a movement that transformed dentistry forever.
AND IT ALL STARTED HERE — AT CAPP DUBAI 2005.
From Believers to Leaders: CAD/CAM is Going AI 2026
It wasn’t a lack of interest that kept others away — it was because the technology itself was still in its infancy.
That conference was not just an event. It was a leap of faith.
A gathering of believers who saw the future before the rest of the world.
Two decades later, CAD/CAM is no longer a dream — it is the global standard of modern dentistry.
And just as we did in 2005, CAPP is leading the profession into its next great transformation.
At our 20th Anniversary in 2025, we launch the new global movement:
CAD/CAM is Going AI – 2026.
What to Expect
Revolutionary Topics & Sessions
- AI in Diagnostics & Radiology – sustainable workflows: faster, sharper, predictive, with reduced radiation and repeated exposure.
- AI in Smile Design & Aesthetics – intelligent simulations reducing chairside trial-and-error, saving time, material, and patient stress.
- AI in CAD/CAM Workflows – machine learning optimising milling and 3D printing for less waste, more precision, and longer-lasting restorations.
- Smart Materials & Digital Twins – predictive performance that extends longevity, reduces replacements, and enhances patient safety.
- Implantology & Surgery – AI for guided planning, bone quality prediction, and risk reduction — making surgical outcomes safer and more sustainable.
- Orthodontics – predictive growth forecasting, aligner planning, fewer refinements = fewer plastics wasted.
- Practice & Education – sustainable digital clinics, AI-enhanced training, and ethical frameworks for technology adoption.
Industry & Innovation Showcase
- AI-powered scanners, milling units, and 3D printers designed for efficiency and sustainability.
- Panels with industry leaders on how AI + CAD/CAM + Sustainability will transform not only dentistry, but also global healthcare.
Why It Matters
- For dentists: The future is not just intelligent, it is sustainable. Patients expect treatments that are precise, safe, and responsible.
- For companies: In 2005, only five exhibitors believed. Today, they are icons. 2026 is your moment to prove your leadership in both innovation and sustainability.
- For universities & clinics: Training the next generation means teaching not only digital mastery, but also responsibility for long-term impact.
From Vision to Legacy
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