Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

September 12-18, 201128 Industry News United Kingdom Edition Find your ideal job with Dental Gateway When dental hygienist Cathy De Roux was looking for work, she turned to Dental Gateway, the UK’s only online networking site for dental professionals. “I was becoming frustrated with job hunting because it was difficult for me to access available jobs in my area without going through an agency. I had heard about Dental Gateway and decided to take a look at the site, as I had been told that registration was very quick and simple. After uploading my CV into my online ‘profile’ I was able to browse and search through hundreds of dental jobs and apply for the ones that interested me with a click of the mouse. Dental Gateway really took the stress out of job-hunting for me and I was extremely pleased with the results. To other hygienists looking for work I would say try Dental Gateway, you’ve got nothing to lose and a lot to gain!” Simply register today and let your dream job come to you! For more information please visit www.dentalgateway.co.uk or call us on 0845 094 4031 ZirconiaFC From CosTech Elite®: Aesthetics And Durability Combined For many years, full metal crowns have been the restoration of choice in cases where strength and durability are required, whilst porcelain or PFM crowns have been the best option for those concerned with aesthetics. Now however, looks and efficacy have been combined in the ZirconiaFC: a full contoured solid zirconia crown or bridge restoration with no porcelain overlay. Full Contour Zirconia has been clinically proven to be significantly more durable than feldspathic porcelain, whilst causing far less wear to the antagonistic teeth. These unique properties make it the ideal solution for bruxism sufferers, who may find that traditional porcelain crowns break easily or that metal restorations cause damage to the surrounding dentition. Virtually unbreakable and chip proof, ZirconiaFC is an aesthetically pleasing alternative to full metal crowns for use on the posterior teeth. Made by the expert technicians at the CosTech Elite® laboratory, ZirconiaFC is produced using CAD/CAM technology, which means that it fits every patient every time. For more information on how CosTech Elite® can help you, call 01474 320 076 or email: info@costech.co.uk The UCL Eastman Dental Institute: understanding and managing frightened patients Fear of dentists is more than just a cliché; it’s a very real problem. Studies suggest that up to 50 per cent of the UK population avoid dental check-ups; a large proportion of them out of fear, while a 2011 survey rated dentists as more frightening than snakes. The UCL Eastman Dental Institute offers a comprehensive 11-day course that will leave you confident to manage, reassure and provide treatment to these anxious patients. A series of lectures, seminars, interactive sessions and demonstrations will take place one day per fortnight and offer 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD per day. Topics include: • Understanding Fear and Emotional Regulation • Psychological Methods of Fear Reduction • The Use of Hypnosis in Managing Anxious Patients • Pain Management by Medication • Inhalation Sedation with Nitrous Oxide • Management of the Child • Different Cultural Responses to Fear • Case Studies & Problem Based Learning Scenarios • Action Strategies – Putting what you have Learnt into Practice Participantswillreceivefollowupsupportbyemail,viaanon-sitepsychological coach and with yearly meetings. The course begins in Spring 2012. For more information or to register please contact:The Programme Administrator UCL Eastman CPDm 123 Gray’s Inn Road London WC1X 8WD t: +44 (0)20 7905 1234 f: +44 (0)20 7905 1267 e: cpd@eastman.ucl.ac.uk w: www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk Learn in comfort with CORE CPD CPD is an essential part of the career of any dental professional but fitting career development around a busy treatment schedule can be extremely difficult at the best of times. Add in the time it takes to travel to and from lectures and workshops and learning becomes a real headache. That’s why Smile-On, in association with Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery and UCL Eastman, are proud to present the CORE CPD Online Resource Centre, offering specially designed courses for dental professionals on the go. Smile-On’s CORE CPD Online Resource Centre offers dental professionals the chance to learn through specifically designed e-learning programmes, including interactive webinars. Dentists can develop their knowledge across a wide range of subjects including: • Legal and ethical issues • Medical emergencies • Radiography • Handling complaints • Cross infection control If you’re a busy dental professional with little time to spare, then the CORE CPD Online Resource Centre could be just what you need to help you maintain your standards of practice and gain valuable CPD credits. For more information call 020 7400 8989, visit www.corecpd.com or email info@smile-on.com Take the“fear factor”out of Dentistry with Quicksleeper S4 GeneralMedical’sNEWQuicksleeper S4 delivers profound anaesthesia quickly, easily, painlessly and with no“thick lips”. Quicksleeper enables Dentists to perform Osteocentral Anaesthesia whereby small amounts of conventional local anaesthetic are placed in the spongy bone in between teeth. Eliminating the need for painful infiltration, block and palatal injections it deliversprofoundanaesthesiaalmostinstantaneously.Becauseitactslocallyand does not create lingual anaesthesia or“thick lips”associated with ID and Mental Blocks there is no risk of patients biting their lips and it is safe to use bilaterally. Using Quicksleeper it is possible to anaesthetize two to eight teeth with just one injection without the need for additional palatal or buccal injections – enabling more treatment to be performed per session. Completely pain-free it is effective even in the presence of pulpitis and suitable for all forms of treatment including extractions and implantology.They will be running Hands OnTraining Courses throughout 2011, with dates and venues already confirmed for Glasgow (14th October), Birmingham (28th October), Heckmondwike in Yorkshire (4th November), Devizes in Wiltshire (18th November), Oxford (9th December) and Hartlepool (16th December). Places are strictly limited so to book your place contact General Medical on 01380 734990, visit www.generalmedical.co.uk or email info@generalmedical.co.uk Straight Talk Seminars encourages GDPs to embrace cosmetic dentistry Straight Talk Seminars Directors Dr Tim Bradstock-Smith, Dr Tif Qureshi and Dr James Russell, presented a successful one-day seminar in July called Accessible Aesthetics. This extraordinary course introduced the simple yet highly effective cosmetic dentistry treatments that any GDP can offer to any of their patients. Accessible Aesthetics took place at London’s Royal College of Surgeons and demonstrated low risk and highly profitable procedures for a totally non- invasive smile makeover. Participants learned how to implement cosmetic dentistry into their practice, whiten teeth properly and use photography effectively, as well as techniques for marketing procedures to patients. The message of the course was clear: every dentist has the capability to offer cosmetic dentistry, so don’t get left behind. Incorporate the procedures that patients are calling out for and stay competitive. Accessible Aesthetics was created by Next Step Seminars, the expert team who are also behind Straight Talk Seminars, the only training provider in the UK to offer certification in the Inman Aligner‘rapid orthodontics’system. For more information on Straight Talk Seminars visit www.straight-talks.com or phone 0207 255 2559 Part-time MSc in restorative dental practice UCL Eastman Dental Institute invites dental practitioners to develop their skills in restorative dentistry with an MSc in Restorative Dental Practice. The part-time course is a dissertation module that follows successful completion of both the certificate and diploma in restorative dental practice. Dentists are required to carry out highly topical practice-based research on a subject related to restorative dentistry and they have the convenient option of undertaking this within their own dental practice. Support is available from accomplished UCL Eastman Dental Institute staff who provide supervision and support. Attendance at a Clinical Research Methodology course lasting three - four days is required, and this provides all the necessary tools for undergoing an original research project, which will culminate in a 10,000-15,000-word, in- depth dissertation. The MSc programme runs every year and places are highly sought-after, so dentists are advised to register their interest without delay. Applications will be accepted up to 30 September 2011, subject to availability, for commencement in January 2012. UCL Eastman gives busy dental practitioners the flexibility to fit stimulating and rewarding further education around their work schedule, broadening their skills and widening the range of services they can offer to patients. For further information, please contact Victoria Banks, Programme Administrator, on 020 7905 1251, email v.banks@eastman.ucl.ac.uk or visit www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk Don’t be a Jack of all trades, be a master of one The need to support oneself financially means many dental health professionals have to forgo the advantages that prestigious but expensive extra qualifications give them. Once ensconced in a practice, with all the responsibilities that entails, it is easy to give up on the pursuit of extra credentials that could make you stand out from the crowd. However, the internet has made it easier than ever before for busy, working dental professionals to attain an additional qualification by studying in their spare time. Together with their partners at the University of Manchester, Smile-On has created an MSc course in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. There are three residential sessions over the two years alongside the course’s web-based platform, giving dentists access to seminars and tutorials given by world-renowned experts. For the past 11 years, Smile-on has been at the forefront of part-time continuing education for dental health professionals. Their online MSc is one of their proudest achievements to date, and any dentist looking to enter the field of restorative and aesthetic dental work would be well-advised to enrol themselves on the course. For more information about the MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from Smile-On and the University of Manchester, visit www.smile-on.com/msc The 2011 BACD Conference: not to be missed For the past seven years the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has organised an annual conference to provide dental professionals with a way of meeting colleagues and exchanging ideas. This year, the eighth BACD Conference is titled Something to smile about: maximum aesthetics, minimum intervention and will take place at the Hilton Metropole in London’s Edgware Road from the 10th – 12th November. The theme of the conference reflects the recent trend towards more natural looking smiles. The BACD conference is the perfect opportunity for dental professionals to network and advance their knowledge, whilst earning CPD. You can register for the BACD conference at www.bacd.com and priority will be given to online registrations. Register online before the end of September and receive a 10 per cent discount. In addition to this, the first 25 people to register online will be entered into a free prize draw with the chance of winning a Venus Masters Composite Kit. Alternatively, postal registration forms can be downloaded from the website or taken from the conference brochure and should be sent to Mrs Suzy Rowlands, British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 29 Harley Street, London W1G 9QR. For more information on any aspect of the BACD email suzy@bacd.com Tavom Furniture: innovative, practical and professional Practitioners require the best ergonomic furniture in their surgeries to facilitate their complex work. To this end, the dedicated team at Tavom offer professional’s custom made cabinets and furniture for the specific use in the dental practice. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Tavom uses the most sophisticated methods of CAD/CAM and uses the highest quality materials in the manufacture of its products. As such, Tavom furniture is corrosion resistant, durable and complies with the most stringent infection control guidelines. Sleek and elegant, the design of Tavom’s furniture combines practicality and functionality with aesthetics and innovation. In addition, Tavom will work with the practitioner to create the perfect design for their practice and will maintain contact and advise them throughout the design and manufacture process. Tavom can provide your practice with a stress free refurbishment, and will tailor their designs to suit any budget. Whether you are after only one piece of furniture, or an entire practice refurbishment, Tavom will aim to make your vision a reality. Enjoy the benefits of smooth data and equipment management, custom made for your practice with Tavom. For further information call Tavom UK on 0870 752 1121 Philips Discus Dental is offering Zoom Professional Whitening Treatments at the BDTA! Philips Discus Dental is running a contest at the BDTA which will award free Zoom teeth whitening treatments to six dental professionals. The Zoom whitening sessions will be performed twice daily at stands D07 & D08 between 20 – 22 October where trade show delegates will be invited to witness,‘live and in person’, the dramatic whitening results. To enter, potential candidates are being asked to upload a copy of their smile and email it to the company where a Philips Discus Dental whitening expert will review their teeth. Those judged to be most in need of whitening will have the opportunity to walk away from the exhibition with a brighter, whiter smile on their faces. Contestants simply need to email a picture of themselves, showing their smile to catherinedomanski@positivecomm.com and include the following: • Name • Dental Practice’s Name, Dental Practice Address and Dental Practice Phone Number • GDC Number • Day(s) they will be attending BDTA • Email address The closing date for the competition is 1 October 2011 at 5:00pm after which the winners will be selected and notified by email. Applicants can also request full terms and conditions of the competition at the time of entry. For more information about Philips Discus Dental please visit www.discusdental.com/uk Bold new approach puts the worker at the heart of quality dentistry Manchester’s famous venue The Lowry will play fitting host to the latest in an exciting series of CPD events created by Baxi Partnership Healthcare. These insightful workshops will focus on offering dentists new ideas to help tackle the challenges of practice ownership, including the latest guidance and advice on dental law and regulatory compliance, as well as exploring a completely new business model for dentistry. This series of workshops offers dental professionals the opportunity to learn about the employee ownership model and provides the latest guidance and advice on Dental Law and Regulatory Compliance. Speakers Dr Simon Gallier, John Grant and Pat Langley will present the latest dento-legal issues facing dental professionals and how they are impacting on practices. The lectures are free, run after practice (so food will be served) and delegates will be awarded 1.5 hours CPD. The next two venues are in: • Manchester (4th Oct) The Lowry, 5.30pm registration for a 6pm start • Leeds (5th Oct) De Vere Village Hotel, 6pm registration for a 6.30pm start If you cannot attend any of these dates but are interested in learning more about the employee ownership model, please contact Simon Gallier directly at simon.gallier@baxipartnership.co.uk or visit www.baxipartnershiphealthcare.co.uk to find out more.