Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

November 14-20, 201128 Industry News United Kingdom Edition Save this date – January 13th -14th 2012 BIOMET 3i are delighted to announce the 1st BIOMET 3i European Symposium to be held on January 13th and 14th 2012 in the wonderful city of Madrid. The 1st BIOMET 3i European is to be held in conjunction with the 11th Iberic Symposium, 2nd Northern Area Symposium, 2nd Central Area Symposium and the 1st APAC Symposium and will be a Global Event.The company is expecting over 3000 delegates to attend this prestigious event including dental surgeons, technicians and dental nurses.There will be parallel workshops for all members of the team on a variety of implant related topics. They will be conducted by world class speakers from across the globe with simultaneous translations of lectures. As you probably know, BIOMET 3i is at the forefront in developing, manufacturing and distributing oral reconstructive products; including dental implant components and bone and tissue regenerative materials. BIOMET 3i pioneered the development of biologically driven implants, winning worldwide acclaim for the microtextured surface and superior clinical success rates of the OSSEOTITE® Implant. To register your interest and for further information please contact BIOMET 3i on 01628 519 162. When things go wrong : The prevention and management of problems and complications in implant surgery Dr Crawford Bain will be hosting an event at the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow on Saturday 5th November 2011. Dr Robert London will be presenting at this one day event. This event will discuss problems in the planning and execution of implant surgery. Dr London will review the use of imaging, treatment planning principles, detailed knowledge of surgical anatomy and management of temporary prostheses to prevent surgical problems. Situations to be discussed will include sinus grafting complications; prevention and management of recession around implant prostheses; managing unrealistic patient expectations; problems with membranes and managing Peri-implantitis. Participants who submit their own problem cases one month in advance of the course will have these reviewed and guidance given as part of the round table discussion. There will also be an opportunity to join Dr London for an evening reception including refreshments on Friday 4th November at Blythswood Square Hotel. Priced at £149 +VAT for the lecture only or just £175 +VAT for the lecture and Evening Reception. To book your place or for further information please contact 01628 519 162 or email 3iukm.marketing@biomet.com. Hurry as places are limited. Increase your implantology expectations with the Chiropro L Created with practitioners for practitioners the Bien-Air Chiropro L ultra-efficient, extremely versatile implantology system leaves nothing to chance. The Chiropro L has been designed with efficiency and comfort in mind. The intuitive interface can be managed by the control pedal. The patented peristaltic pump with disposable irrigation lines and insertion support ensures easy handling and optimum infection control. The Chiropro L System includes the MX-LED self- ventilating motor, which is the most powerful on the market to offer LED lighting at equal intensity at both high and low speeds. Incorporating 7 of the leading brands of implants with their complete sequences the Chiropro L can also be customised to your individual requirements. With the world’s first internal irrigation system the 20:1 contra- angle handpiece incorporates the smallest head on the market allowing access to the tightest of areas. Fitted with an exclusive double optical glass rod system, the handpiece provides uniform lighting of the operative field. This user-friendly system has proved to meet the demands of implantologists worldwide and more. For further information please contact Bien-Air on 01293 550 200 or visit www.bienair.com Dry mouth – lubrication, not wetness is key As many as one in five people in suffer from xerostomia or dry mouth; frequently a side effect of prescribed medication or chemotherapy and radiotherapy, dry mouth is a common complaint among patients being treated for rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and anaemia. Xerostomia is not only a cause of considerable distress and discomfort, the lack of saliva increases the risk of caries, can be highly detrimental to oral health generally as well as impacting on the ability to chew, swallow and even speak. Rather than simply wetting the oral mucosa, saliva lubricates and that is a key consideration in the treatment of dry mouth. Many dental healthcare professionals recommend A.S. Saliva Orthana, the only natural mucin based saliva substitute. The unique properties of A.S. Saliva Orthana assist accumulation at mucosal surfaces where it provides a physical protective barrier against desiccation, tooth decay, infection and acts as an effective lubricant. Because it is pH neutral, A.S. Saliva Orthana avoids any unnecessary additional acidity in the mouth. It also contains fluoride to protect teeth and is available to dental professionals and to their patients by prescription or over the counter. For further information, Please visit www.challacombescale.co.uk or www. ccmed.co.uk or email info@ccmed.co.uk or call 08700 664 117 Excellence at your fingertips www.clarkdental.co.uk as stylish and efficient as the surgery design and equipment the company provides. Clark Dental, dedicated to dentistry for over 37 years with a reputation founded on superior customer service and excellent products, recently launched their new website, www.clarkdental. co.uk User friendly and easy to navigate, the new website allows you to browse through the comprehensive range of products and services, request a quote, order and arrange delivery all at the click of a mouse. From innovative CAD technology to help you design your surgery, through to cabinetry, chairs and equipment, Clark Dental offers a proven combination of reliability and quality products including; flexible, ergonomic dental units from A-Dec, Anthos and Stern Weber; the Camsight Explorer and Dentaloscope 2D to fulfil your magnification needs and the revolutionary electronic probing and charting system, Florida Probe. Clark Dental also supplies the latest X-ray and digital imagingequipmentwiththeSchickTechnologiesrange,featuringtheCDRElite and state-of-the-art intraoral sensors plus a wide choice of diagnostic imaging equipment from Sirona including Galileos and the very latest ORTHOPHOS XG 3D ready. Nomad is the only portable hand held X-ray generator on the UK market, a real benefit for those practices with limited facilities. For more information visit www.clarkdental.co.uk , call 01268 733146 or email info@clarkdental.co.uk Schick and Sirona imaging from Clarke Dental For the very best quality X-ray and imaging equipment, Clark Dental is your first port of call, with state of the art products from the leading manufacturers Schick and Sirona. The Schick Digital Imaging System provides an integrated range of high quality intraoral sensors including CDR Elite. Based on input from Schick’s customer base, the largest in digital intraoral radiography, CDR Elite has been designed to focus on ease of use, diagnostic image quality and durability. Sirona’s range of diagnostic imaging includes the ORTHOPHOS XG – now 3D ready. Already a market leader in dental X-ray units, this latest model is ideal for everyday practice use but because it can be easily upgraded to 3D to meet the changing needs of your practice and patients, it truly is an invaluable investment for the future. All Sirona products integrate seamlessly with Schick software and Clark Dental’s friendly and knowledgeable experts will be on hand to provide advice, installation, training and full after care support as part of their superior customer service. Clark Dental is a family run company with over 37 years’experience in dentistry and a reputation based on the quality of its products and excellent service. For more information contact Clark Dental on 01268 733146 Email info@clarkdental.co.uk www.clarkdental.co.uk Thin veneers? Think thineers! The CosTech Elite Dental Laboratory has been providing outstanding customer care and creating innovative restorative solutions for dental professionals for over 30 years. Thineers® is the latest innovation in ultra-thin porcelain veneers to create a perfect Hollywood smile. Thineers® differ from traditional veneers because they can be as thin as 0.3mm or as thick as required. Both patients and dentists will love greatly reduced chair time and patient discomfort. In many cases Thineers® can be fitted directly on to the existing tooth structure without any surgery, injections, drilling or without the removal of the healthy tooth. Thineers® offer: • Excellent cover to stained and chipped teeth • Prevent further damage to the teeth • Provide full shape to misaligned and rotated teeth • Excellent closure for diastema and gaps • Cover for small/ undersized teeth • Cover for previous crowns You will also be able to get a representation of the final restoration before committing to the procedure and the expert team from Costech Elite is on hand to discuss any inquiries. For more information on the CosTech Elite service, or for a free Elite pack, call 01474 320 076 or visit www.costech.co.uk. Take control with Dental Gateway Have you ever outsourced a job in an effort to save time, only to find that you that you have less control over your own affairs than you would have liked? When you hire a recruitment agency, and hand over the search for new staff to a‘middleman’, you can never be sure that the agent will find you the perfect candidate. The problem is that most recruitment agencies are not experts in dealing with the dental industry, and those who are lift their prices to prove it. What you need is a recruitment agency that specialises in finding dental professionals, without charging the earth. What you need is Dental Gateway. With Dental Gateway you can take back control of the recruitment process by browsing or searching an extensive CV database full of qualified and experienced candidates. You then pay a small fee to contact those candidates directly, cutting out the middleman and ensuring that the people you interview fit your person specifications perfectly. What’s more, with free registration, free job posting and free CV viewing, you can find a new staff member quickly and efficiently, without having to worry about exorbitant agency fees. For more information visit www.dentalgateway.co.uk or call us on 0845 094 4031 Designing smiles with the BACD On Friday 29th June 2012 the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) is hosting a fantastic opportunity to perfect your technique in aesthetic dentistry. The course, ‘Designing Smiles With No Preparation and Ultrathin Veneers,’ allows you to learn from the best in the industry while earning 7 hours of CPD. Delegates will attend a combination of seminars, LIVE demonstrations and hands-on clinics to learn minimally invasive techniques for creating beautiful smiles. Topics that will be covered include: • Treatment planning • Minimal tooth preparation for ultrathin veneers • Laboratory communication • Veneer provisionalisation that’s amazing, fast and aesthetic • Interdisciplinary cosmetic dentistry • Practice management • A unique hands on experience Consumers are more knowledgeable than ever before about aesthetic dentistry and they expect the best possible result. The BACD can help you to keep up to date and maintain the highest standards of cosmetic dentistry for the benefit of your patients. Spaces are limited so make sure you don’t miss out by booking your place online today at www.bacd.com. The BACD: committed to excellence in cosmetic dentistry. For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, call 0207 612 4166, fax 0207 182 7123, email Suzy Rowlands at suzy@bacd.com or visit www.bacd.com Citanest® – From DENTSPLY – a brand you can trust DENTSPLY has a proud history of research and d e v e l o p m e n t - b a s e d innovation that has provided the dental profession with innovative brands that include ProTaper® Universal, Sani-Tip®, and SpectrumTM. Alongside these market-leading brands, DENTSPLY also offers Citanest® 3 per cent with Octapressin®, a local anaesthetic available in 2.2ml cartridges in both self-aspirating and standard form. Citanest® is an adrenaline-free anaesthetic which is compatible with most patient medications. Citanest contains prilocaine, and is 40 per cent less toxic than lidocaine. Citanest is also the only local anaesthetic that uses Felypressin as a vasoconstrictor to maintain anaesthetic in the desired area, and is latex- free for further reassurance. Small things often make a big difference. Each time you inject a patient using DENTSPLY’s Citanest 3 per cent with Octapressin, you can rest assured that you are choosing a local anaesthetic from a brand you can trust. Stanley F. Malamed, Handbook of Local Anaesthetic, 5th edition. For more information call + 44 800 072 3313, or visit www.dentsply.co.uk. For simple, reliable patient payment – choose CODEplan CODEplan is a flexible, tailor made package from CODE with low administration costs (£1.10 per adult and 50p per child) and optional dental accident and emergency insurance. Other benefits of CODEplan include: • Improved patient satisfaction and loyalty • Independence from bureaucracy & red tape • Greater control over treatment, materials and lab choices • the opportunity to develop special interests • Safeguard and increase goodwill value • More time to spend with your patients • CODEplan ‘going private’ practice development programme Branding, marketing, compliance, business and professional development are provided to CODEplan dentists while practices with 350 or more CODEplan patients get access to a whole range of benefits from free CODE membership that includes big savings on dental products through the Code Buying Group. With 500 CODEplan patients, practices get you’ll get the highly acclaimed CQC compliance tool, Clinical Governance Made Simple free. CODEplan offers a winning combination of low rates, flexibility and the ongoing support of the CODE team. What’s not to Love! To learn more about CODEplan and other CODE services, including CODE Buying Group and CODE Assure Compliance Support please visit www.CODEuk.com , email info@ CODEuk.com, phone 01409 254 354 or 354 or follow us on Twitter twitter. com/paulcode and Facebook facebook.com/mendlesohn The Dentistry Show – two days for the entire team The Dentistry Show which runs over two days in March at the NEC in Birmingham promises a stimulating range of debates, presentations, hand on learning, live theatre demonstrations and hours of verifiable CPD. Because the Dentistry Show is aimed at the whole team and also covers the business and management side of dentistry, it is an invaluable chance to focus on the future and prepare for the exciting and challenging times ahead. Panel sessions and programmes have been designed specifically for dentists, nurses, hygienists and therapists, dental lab technicians and practice managers. Dr Michael Cahill, Director of the award winning Cahill Dental Care Centre in Bolton, Lancashire, who will be chairing one of the debates says, “Everyone in the team forms key relationships with patients and has a role to play in the health of those patients whether it’s offering advice, providing treatment or running the practice smoothly.” Despite the raft of experts, big hitters and new faces, the Dentistry Show is no mere talking shop and is one of the most exciting dates on the dental profession’s calendar. The Dentistry Show is at the NEC, Birmingham March 2nd and 3rd 2012. For more information, please visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk, call 020 7348 5269 or email info@thedentistryshow.co.uk