Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsSeptember 5-11, 2011United Kingdom Edition Oralign Ltd Presents the LR Appliance: the Faster Way to a Straighter Smile Dentists looking for a patient-friendly and highly effective method of straightening the anterior teeth are invited to try the LR appliance by Oralign Ltd. This cost-effective, inconspicuous orthodontic appliance is one of the smallest devices available, yet powerful enough to gain astonishing results within just 14 weeks. Only 14-16 hours of wear are required each day and, because the appliance is removable, patients can choose to do so at a convenient time, including during the night. Oralign Ltd provides a one-day course for full training and certification, which covers all aspects from record taking to hands-on use of the appliance, IPR and retainer placement. The latest course dates are: Fri 23rd September 2011, London Fri 23rd September 2011, London Fri 14th October 2011, Scotland Fri 18th November 2011, Sheffield Fri 9th December 2011, Birmingham Fri 20th January 2012, Bristol Fri 17th February 2012, Belfast Fri 9th March 2012, London (Central) Fri 20th April 2012,Wrexham / Chester Book your place now and give your patients the benefit of this fantastic new system!ForclinicalinformationpleasecontactDrRossHobsonon07710243690or email:ross@oralign.co.ukForinformationonadministrationpleasecontactDrLester Ellman on 07973 875 503 or email: lester@oralign.co.ukWeb: www.oralign.co.uk Use the Waterpik® Nano Water Flosser for a beautiful smile The Waterpik® Nano Water Flosser is the ultimate in interdental cleaning from a company that knows the importance of a great smile. In a world obsessed with aesthetics, patients often forget that a good oral hygiene regime is more important for a beautiful smile than any cosmetic treatment. By encouraging patients to establish an effective daily cleaning regime, you can help them preserve the integrity of their natural dentition for a whiter, brighter smile without having to resort to invasive procedures. The key to patient compliance is to make treatment as easy and effective and possible and with the Waterpik® Nano Water Flosser, patients can ensure excellent results without the fuss of traditional floss. Waterpik® Water Flossers are clinically proven to be twice as effective as traditional string floss at improving gum health and the Nano employs the same winning technology being the first Water Flosser to power from a shaver socket, but also is small and quiet enough to fit neatly into every family bathroom. For more information on Waterpik® Water Flossers speak to your wholesaler or visit www.waterpik.co.uk. Waterpik® products are widely available in Boots stores and selected Lloyds Pharmacies. Flexichange®: Success in your hands DENTSPLY’s Flexichange® range of hand instruments leads the field in the market with dental healthcare professionals. Flexichange® instruments fit perfectly in your hand and are ergonomically designed with soft-grip silicone handles, a wide grip at the working end and a narrow centre. The special dimpled design helps prevent hand fatigue and ‘pinching’ of the handle, thus improving grip and rotational efficacy. As a further aid to practice efficiency and to help with the instrument audit, handles are brightly coloured and can be bought separately so colour coding is simple. The Flexichange range includes scalers, curettes and hoes, and a number of instruments are available with slimmer tips that are ideal for fine work DENTSPLY is the UK’s leading dental manufacturer renowned for its innovative research and development initiatives and a comprehensive range of high quality products for the dental professional. For more information visit www.dentsply.co.uk Contact us by phone on 0800 072 3313 or email enquiry.uk@dentsply.com Could you name the company behind esemtan® wash lotion? esemtan® wash lotion is a popular soap-free wash lotion designed for use prior to surgery and hand disinfection. Did you know that the company behind this world famous product also offers a wide range of other hand hygiene products? schülke, global leader in infection control within the dental practice, is dedicated to preventing the spread of lethal micro-organisms. For over 115 years, the team has been researching and developing products to combat constantly evolving diseases. schülke’s products go hand in hand with the company’s training courses: From the practice cleaner to the principal practitioner, there is a course to suit everyone. esemtan® wash lotion contains balanced emollient ingredients that protect against skin irritation and dryness. The acidic protective layer of skin is preserved, meaning the solution can be safely used on all skin types. The wash lotion perfectly complements other products in schülke’s hand hygiene range, including fast acting hand disinfection gels, a protective emulsion,anddisinfectingskinwipes,alongwithanassortmentofexamination and surgical gloves. schülke – the plus of pure performance For more information on the training visit www.s4dental.com or contact schülke on 0114 2543 500 or visit www.schulke.co.uk Next Biodentine roadshow on 20 September in London The third free Septodont roadshow event for dentists to learn about the revolutionary new Biodentine™ takes place at the Medical Society of London headquarters on Tuesday 20 September. It will be hosted by Dr Avijit Banerjee. Dr Banerjee is currently Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in restorative dentistry as well as Head of Pre-clinical Conservative Dentistry at the Dental Institute. He holds a visiting Chair in Restorative Dentistry, Oman Dental College, Oman and is the primary author of Pickard’s Manual of Operative Dentistry – 9th edition, a definitive international text in the field. Biodentine was successfully launched to the UK dental market in September 2010. The product is the first all-in-one, biocompatible and bioactive material that can be used wherever dentine is damaged. Based on unique Active Biosilicate Technology™, Biodentine is highly biocompatible. The latest roadshow event will be held on 20 September atThe Medical Society of London at Lettsom House, 11 Chandos Street, Cavendish Square, London, W1G 9EB commencing at 6.30pm. The event is free and refreshments will be provided. Delegates will earn two hours verifiable CPD. To register your interest or for more information on Biodentine please contact Nitesh at Septodont on 01622 695 520 or email information@septodont. co.uk. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™: Serious Mouthwear For Serious Athletes Many dentists will be familiar with the demands of intense physical training, either through treating athletic patients or through taking part in sports themselves. Whether you are interested in sport as a dentist, an athlete or both, you will be intrigued and amazed by UAPM from Bite Tech. UAPM is designed to relax the jaw during periods of physical exertion, opening the airways, reducing lactic acid build up and decreasing cortisol production, enabling you and your patients to release your full potential: “As both a dentist and a keen triathlete, I was immediately interested in Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™. “I wear my mouthpiece during the swim, bike and run stage of all my races and during daily strength and conditioning training. It allows me to train longer and with more quality. “When I’m racing it keeps me relaxed, which is vital for the long distances involved in Ironman events. I now perform at a higher level for longer. With my UAPM to help me I am chasing a world championship qualification slot for Ironman and am sure I’ll be racing in Kona next year.” Dai Woodsford, Greenfield Dental Care, Cardiff, said. Call Nuview on 014530 872266 or email armourbite@nuview-ltd.com for further information on the benefits of becoming an Authorised Provider. DENTSPLY rewards – cost effective high quality In the current financial climate, dental practices need to keep an eye on costs without compromising quality. The DENTSPLY Rewards website www. dentsplyrewards.co.uk is proving extremely popular with clinicians who want to trial a new product without incurring heavy costs. DENTSPLY, the leading manufacturer of dental materials and equipment in the UK and Ireland have developed DENSTPLY Rewards in response to the demands of dental healthcare professionals. Quite simply, every DENTSPLY product purchased earns the practice rewards that can be spent on other DENTSPLY products to suit the individual needs of the practice. DENTSPLY customers still enjoy all the benefits when placing an order through their favourite dealer as all orders placed through www. dentsplyrewards.co.uk will be processed through the dealer at the usual dealer price. Ordering via the website is simple, secure, and accessible 24 hours a day, and by using the rewards how and when it suits practitioners have access to new products to try easily and in a cost effective manner. To register and start benefiting from your rewards today visit www. dentsplyrewards.co.uk For more information, or to book an appointment with your local DENTSPLY Product Specialist, call 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk Smile-On webinars –“a dream for dentists” “Learning new, or revising the basic concepts of dentistry from the comforts of one’s home and getting CPD points is a dream for all dentists. However the concept of webinars has brought this dream to life.”That’s the view of Saurabh Saraf who is one of a growing number of dental healthcare professionals enjoying the benefits of Smile-on’s extensive flexible education portfolio. “Smile-on have provided a high level platform for national and international speakers and lecturers to broadcast their talks in a very interactive way that it feels like being back in the classroom but still having the comforts of your home. I would like to congratulate Smile-on on bringing Dr Wendy Turner’s lecture to life. It was a very professional, interactive and enjoyable experience.” Smile-on offer a range of e-learning packages, including live webinars, which meet undergraduate and postgraduate qualification, revalidation and CPD requirements. For more information call 020 7400 8989, visit www.corecpd.com or email info@smile-on.com Go further with the UCL Eastman Dental Institute The UCL Eastman Dental Institute understands the importance of lifelong learning in dentistry and has designed a range of modular programmes that are straightforward to incorporate into any practitioner’s lifestyle. A wide range of part-time programmes is available, from inspiring short courses for reinvigorating your enthusiasm to a longer-term commitment of progressive study to earn an MSc. Certificates can be gained in topics such as Conscious Sedation and Pain Management, Aesthetic Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry. Diplomas are also available, with topics including Special Care Dentistry, Endodontic Practice and Implant Dentistry, while the popular Finance and Practice Management Courses are ideal for anyone about to acquire their own practice. One of the most sought-after programmes of study is the UCL Restorative Dental Practice Programme, which progresses from Certificate through Diploma level to MSc. Each module of the programme is a lively mix of practical hands-on sessions, workshops and lectures so that attendees receive a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The UCL Eastman Dental Institute is an internationally renowned academic centre and the largest of its kind in Europe. State-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled staff expertise ensure an exciting and fulfilling learning experience. For further information, contact the Course Administration Team on 020 7905 1234, or email cpd@eastman.ucl.ac.uk ChemFil™ Rock for strong and reliable composite restorations ChemFil Rock is an ideal choice for compromised situations. The unique zinc reinforced formula provides up to 25 per cent* higher strength than other conventional glass ionomer restoratives and demonstrates earlier build up to fracture toughness within the first crucial few hours, giving you the confidence in the longevity of the restoration and the patient superior wear resistance. ChemFil Rock achieves excellent clinical results without the need for cavity conditioning or final coating. ChemFil Rock has a non-sticky packable consistency and can be sculpted immediately. Available in an easy to use capsule, ChemFil Rock is an adhesive glass ionomer restorative material that provides an efficient and reliable restoration. ChemFil Rock is part of DENTSPLY’s growing range of superior quality products and comes from the same level of expertise and research that has gone into well-known brands such as Spectrum ® and Prime and Bond NT ™. For more information, or to book an appointment with your local DENTSPLY Product Specialist, call 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk * Data on file Help protect your practice and enlist Goodman Legal, lawyers for dentists With financial problems becoming commonplace, many small practices are suffering and some are forced to terminate. This can be a cause for concern for the practitioner and in an effort to prevent it they may seek legal advice. Founded in 1983 by Ray Goodman, Goodman Legal has earned a reputation as one of the most experienced law firms for dentists in the country. Their tailor made, reliable and practical guidance spans a wide variety of legal aspects from the business side of the practice, such as expense share agreements to the job itself, in areas concerning the NHS contracts and various regulatory issues. Their advice can help you avoid many legal pitfalls that dentists find themselves sufferingintheirvariousundertakings.So,whetheryouarelookingtopurchase a new dental practice or considering a partnership agreement, advice from Goodman Legal can safeguard your business. Ray Goodman and his highly experienced team of lawyers have outstanding knowledge of current legal advice and guidelines and work closely with PCTs to provide you with efficient and cost effective services. For more information please contact Ray Goodman, Goodman Legal, Lawyers for Dentists on 0151 707 0090, email rng@goodmanlegal.co.uk or visit www.goodmanlegal.co.uk Tavom: Combining form and function Tavom is renowned for its high quality practice furnishings that can be easily customised to suit each individual practice’s needs. Some of the company’s most popular items include: Classic C3000M – Dentists can choose from a range of worktops, washbasins and accessories to create a stylish, highly functional space in the practice. Alnair Mito – This top-of-the-range collection features soft-running drawers and assisted closing. Hanging units can be fitted for front-side-up opening and sliding compartments come with built-in keypads. Master C3700M – Units come with stylish rounded vertical edges and a wide choice of worktops and washbasins. Freestanding and fixed modules are available. The dedicated team at Tavom is always available to provide expert advice and bespoke solutions for every surgery, whether you are installing a single new piece of cabinetry or totally refurbishing your entire practice. For a clutter-free, hygienic working environment Tavom can be trusted to produce functional, tailor-made cabinetry with a level of customer service to match. Benefits from Tavom’s exceptional quality cabinetry, custom made for your practice. For further information call Tavom UK on 0870 752 1121 or visit www.tavom.com