As the leading trade fair in the dental industry, the International Dental Show (IDS) raises the bar every two years. What is now considered the new standard, and what potential and innovations are driving developments in dentistry? Answers to these questions can be found in seven halls at Koelnmesse. In this interview, Robert Nicic, master dental technician and laboratory manager at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany, shares his views on past achievements and new opportunities in the field.