Ivoclar Vivadent opens International Centre for Dental Education in Canada

dentalproductsreport.com-2012-10-01, Issue 10

Ivoclar Vivadent recently opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters on Dixie Road in Mississauga, ON, Canada, amidst a crowd of local civic dignitaries and esteemed dental professionals. The new location will house sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution departments for the company’s Canadian division.

Ivoclar Vivadent recently opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters on Dixie Road in Mississauga, ON, Canada, amidst a crowd of local civic dignitaries and esteemed dental professionals. The new location will house sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution departments for the company’s Canadian division.

A dedicated International Centre for Dental Education (ICDE), the first of its kind in Canada, also will operate from the new location. It will offer an outstanding lecture theatre, state-of-the-art laboratory for hands on training programs, a clinical operatory, and productive meeting facilities.

Ivoclar Vivadent CEO Robert Ganley, Sarah Anders, Canadian General Manager and the company’s entire Canadian team, were present to open its doors and welcome guests from across the country. Visitors included Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga, as well as representatives from the Canadian Dental Association, Denturists Association of Ontario, Association of Dental Technicians of Ontario (ADTO), Dental Industry of Canada (DIAC) Board, authorized dealer partners, and key laboratory partners.

“This is a very important milestone for our Canadian operations,” said General Manager Sarah Anders.  “Having a focused educational curriculum dedicated to our Canadian business will allow us to enhance long lasting relationships with our customers.”