Rizhao Asia-Pacific Digital Dentistry Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Competition Now Open for Submissions!
With the advent of the digital era in dentistry, traditional models of dental care and denture fabrication are undergoing significant transformation. For the denture industry, digital technologies have enhanced the standardization of denture production, reduced rework rates, and improved clinical efficiency. Meanwhile, dental healthcare institutions are also entering the digital age across various aspects, including case data acquisition, doctor-patient communication and aesthetic analysis and design, remote assisted diagnosis, order tracking services, and quality monitoring of procedural workflows.
For professionals in the dental industry, dentists must continuously update their knowledge systems and clinical techniques to better serve patients; higher demands are also placed on dental technicians and engineers regarding their theoretical knowledge reserves and practical experience.
It can be said that the promotion and application of digital technologies are bringing greater opportunities to the dental industry. Against this backdrop,Rizhao Asia-Pacific Digital Dentistry Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Grand PrixPoised to Grandly Unveil. This competition aims to provide insights and solutions for domestic and international dental hospitals/clinics and denture processing enterprises in terms of diagnostic and treatment services as well as product design, while attracting the attention of relevant experts, scholars, and investors to solutions in the digital dentistry sector, thereby promoting the optimization and widespread adoption of innovative solutions, accelerating the innovation and development of medical technologies, and leading the industry’s innovative growth.
All targetingDigital Fixed Prosthodontics, Implant-Supported Restoration, Removable Prosthodontics, and Orthodontic TreatmentSolutions for Four Major Therapeutic Areas in Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Related Processes.
Digital Dental Fixed Prosthodontics Skills Competition Group:This group includes, but is not limited to, solutions in design, optical model data acquisition, 3D modeling, and CNC manufacturing processes, focusing solely on fixed dental crown restorations and excluding soft tissue pathologies.
Digital Dental Implant Restoration Skills Competition Group:This group includes, but is not limited to, solutions for processes such as design, optical model data acquisition, 3D modeling, gingival shaping, and CNC manufacturing, addressing conditions related to implant-supported crown restoration and soft tissue contouring.
Digital Removable Prosthodontics Skills Competition Category:This group includes, but is not limited to, solutions in design, treatment planning, 3D modeling, and CNC manufacturing processes, with options for digital removable partial denture cases or digital complete denture cases.
Digital Orthodontic Treatment Skills Competition Group:This group includes, but is not limited to, the development of clear aligner treatment plans for patients using clear aligner software, encompassing digital tooth setup, attachment design, and the planning of tooth movement stages. It covers cases treated with either clear aligners or digitally designed bonding trays for bracket placement.
This competition is open to individuals and enterprises across China, including universities, clinical institutions, and listed or innovative companies in the dental field. Participants may enter either as an enterprise or as an individual.
Individual Competition:Participants may register for one or more categories, with each solution submitted independently.
Corporate Competition:Submissions must include entries from two or more categories (inclusive) and be submitted as a single compressed file.
Call for Projects: From Today to January 3
Projects that meet the eligibility criteria may submit their materials online for self-registration (no fees will be charged for this event).
Audition Phase: From Today to December 13
Public online voting will be launched for the shortlisted projects in each category, with the public casting their votes through a unified platform portal.
Semifinal Stage: December 16–January 3
Public online voting will be launched for the shortlisted projects in each category, with the public casting their votes through a unified platform portal.
Final Submission: January 6–February 14
Shortlisted projects will undergo unified offline expert review. Entries in the Digital Dentistry Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprise Competition will present via PPT and deliver on-site speeches. Entries in the Digital Dentistry Engineer Competition will be assessed through on-site practical examinations, requiring timed case design based on uniform data files provided by the organizing committee (using either 3Shape or exocad).
1. Bonus Support
Corporate Competition: First, second, and third prizes will be awarded, with cash rewards of RMB 20,000, RMB 10,000, and RMB 5,000, respectively.
Individual Competition: First, second, and third prizes will be awarded, with cash rewards of RMB 30,000, RMB 20,000, and RMB 10,000, respectively.
2. Ecosystem Empowerment
Winning individuals will receive free lifetime access to a certified order-taking account for Yi Xiao Zhi;
Award-winning enterprises and individuals will become annual contracted lecturers at the Yi Xiao Zhi Chi Academy, with lecturer fees settled on a per-training-session basis;
The first-place winner in each category of this competition will be invited to join the expert judging panel for the next edition.
Competition Subsidy:For project enterprise representatives and individuals attending the finals or award ceremony in Rizhao, the conference will cover all meals and accommodation throughout their stay, as well as airport/station transfers upon conclusion of the event. Participants will receive a subsidy of RMB 500 per person for round-trip travel expenses.
1. Click on the official website of the competition (https://www.vbdata.cn/Forum/OIMTGP), learn more details
2. Click the [Sign Up Now] button on the right, log in to the official website of YiXiaoZhi, and submit your competition materials.
3. Log in to your personal or corporate account to submit case studies. If you do not have an account, please register and verify a personal competition account first.
Individual Account: Upload the front and back of your own ID card, a photo of yourself holding the front of your ID card, and proof of personal dental technology qualifications or portfolio/resume.
Corporate Account: Requires uploading of business license documents and contact person information.
Scan the QR code to join the competition
Ms. Shi
Contact Number: 18301095299
Contact Email: yixiaozhi_hr@sina.com