Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsJanuary 23-28, 2012United Kingdom Edition Careers Day Conference 2012 Now celebrating its 12th year, ‘Career Opportunities in UK Dentistry’ will take place on Friday 3rd February 2012 at London’s Hotel Russell. Take control of your career at this unique conference and trade exhibition, organised by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in association with the British Dental Association. Aimed at foundation dentists, young dentists, or anyone considering a change of career, the conference is also ideal for those returning to dentistry. This year’s theme is ‘What Career Path is Right for You?’ and the event, which offers five hours of verifiable CPD, will begin with a ministerial address by The Earl Howe, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Programme highlights include: • Financial planning for recent graduates • Working abroad • Salaried Primary Dental Care services • Hot tips for your job interview • Advice on private practice, NHS practice and branching into specialties Delegates can also use their visitor passport to collect stamps from exhibitors and be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and hear key figures in UK dentistry, gain valuable insight at a variety of presentations and talk to prospective employers and dental support agencies. To book your place contact Dawn Mifsud at UCL Eastman CPD on 020 7905 1261, or email d.mifsud@eastman.ucl.ac.uk What’s your route into implant dentistry? If you like the sound of offering dental implants as a treatment option to your patients, but are unsure how to introduce them into the practice, then you should be aware of the different routes to becoming involved with this attractive specialism. With a portfolio covering dental implants, regenerative and CADCAM, Straumann are uniquely placed to help practices plan their personalised route to successful implant dentistry. For some, the challenge of placing and restoring dental implants is something to relish and for these dentists’courses offered by Straumann and their educational partner the ITI, together with an experienced mentor, is an excellent first step to becoming an implant provider. However, for those who wish to provide their patients with the benefits of dental implants but do not want to be involved in placement or restoration, Straumanncanprovideanetworkofreferral-onlypracticeswillingtoundertake placement and/or restoration of dental implants. Rest assured, patients are returned once treatment is complete. And in individual circumstances, Straumann can even arrange for a “visiting clinician” to being their expertise into your practice and place and/or restore implants for your patients. To find out your route into implant dentistry call Straumann today on +44 (0)1293 651230 or visit www.straumann.com Communicator: reassuring patients and the CQC Patients are frequently nervous when visiting their dentist and particularly when any treatment beyond a professional clean is required. As such they may be afraid to ask questions or admit they don’t understand, or simply be unable to take in the information as explained by their dentist.CarestreamDentaloffersasolution to this problem with Communicator, a complete patient education system that overcomes any difficulties arising from language barrier or anxiety. Communicator allows dentists to show high definition 3D animations to illustrate the condition of a patient’s oral health and prescribed treatment. Covering over 100 different topics, each animation is complemented by clinical photographs and patient advice sheets to ensure a thorough understanding. The patient can leave the surgery with their own printed copies or receive an email allowing them to review the animations, images and data at home with their spouse or partner. Communicator allows dentists to demystify the whole process for the patient and greatly assist them to make an informed choice, which is also a fundamental requirement of the CQC. For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk N’Durance offers superior performance N’Durance from Septodont is a nano- dimer low-shrinkage composite suitable for the direct aesthetic restoration of both anterior and posterior teeth, among the features offered are: • Low volumetric shrinkage, resulting in less stress on the tooth/restoration interface for improved durability • A high intra-oral monomer conversion of 75 per cent, optimising physical and mechanical properties • Compressivestrengthof319MPaforlonger-lastingposteriorrestorations•Non- sticky and easy to handle •Compatibility with all bonding agents. N’Durance is available in 16 Vita shades, Universal Opaque, Translucent and Bleach White, offering superior aesthetic results •Can be obtained in kits or single-does capsules and syringes. Trusted the world over, Septodont’s is committed and on-going research and development which can be relied upon by thousands of dental professionals every day. By recognising Septodont’s brand and value, you can overcome the worries associated with private labels and trust that every product – from a company you’ve always relied upon – will help you to provide the very best care for your patients. For further information, please visit www.septodont.co.uk or call 01622 695520 Satisfaction guaranteed! Oral-B power brushes purchased in dental surgeries have the same limited warranty as those purchased in retail outlets. Providing they have a receipt for their purchase, customers can return the brush within a two year period in the unlikely event of malfunction. P&G will either rectify the problem free of charge or provide a replacement product (naturally, at no extra cost). Moreover, the company is so confident in its products that if the customer is dissatisfied with the performance of either their Professional Care or Triumph brushes in any way, they will refund the cost of the unit within 30 days even if they’ve simply‘changed their mind’. Oral-B power brushes use the independently acclaimed oscillating-rotation action, to help prevent both caries and periodontal disease. Their efficacy at removing plaque, versus a manual toothbrush, is well documented. Studies have shown the Precision Clean brush head to remove up to five times more plaque along the gum line versus a regular manual toothbrush. Oral-B’s Triumph with SmartGuide contains a microchip in the handle that communicates usage information via a wireless remote display. Brushing duration, thoroughness and pressure are all monitored. With this level of performance, it’s not surprising they’re sold with a no quibble guarantee. BourneEnd’sfirstelexxionPicoLaser Bourne End in Buckinghamshire, is now well and truly on the map!The County now has its first elexxion Pico Laser, which has been installed at the Dental Practice in Station Road, which can now offer all patients the availability of laser treatments as wellasthehighqualitydentistrypreviouslyoffered.TheelexxionPicoLasercontains two lasers: a 5 Watt Gallium Aluminium Arsenate (GaAlAs) diode laser and a small laser pointer. The GaAlAs laser is ideal for soft tissue (gum) work – as it does not interact with teeth or bone. It is particularly indicated for both periodontal work – whereitcansterilisethepocketkillingthebacteria–alsoforendodonticworkwhere itcansterilisetherootcanal.Thelaserenergyisfibredelivered-thesmallestavailable fibre being 200 microns. The GaAlAs laser has a wavelength that makes it an ideal way to do minor oral surgery. Using this laser, an area can be cut with localised haemostasis. All this is done silently and in a tactile manner.The elexxion Pico Laser can also be used for Tooth Whitening (of both vital and non-vital teeth). Dr Powell, who is no stranger to lasers, said of the elexxion pico Laser:“This is a super unit, neat compact and easy to use.” The elexxion Pico Laser is easy to operate with a user friendly, menu based, control system that is easy to navigate.The unit itself is super- compact and battery powered.The Laser fibre delivery system allows complete and free movement of the hand-piece in Dr Powell’s hand – allowing his patient’s to settle back without the noise and vibrations of the conventional treatments in other dental practices. Patient feedback continues to be very positive with many patients commenting positively on the laser, particularly how gentle it is. Bourne End’s First elexxion Pico Laser For more information please contact: Mark Chapman, Area Sales Manager, Elexxion laser AG: Tel 07946 714039 Dr Andrew Powell is based at Dental Practice, Station Road, Bourne End, Bucks, SL8 5QF Juggling for success – in your own time Dental clinicians are busy people, juggling work and home commitments and which often means the thought of taking on a Masters course is daunting. While distance learning is attractive because of the flexibility it allows, students often miss out on the interactive and demonstrative side of lectures and seminars. Thankstothelatestonlinetechnology,TheUniversityofManchesterandSmile- on’s MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry allows dental professionals to access live webinars and tutorials from world leaders in theory and practice. The 24/7 accessibility to on line resources means that busy clinicians can enhance their own professional and academic record where and when it suits them. Using a web based platform, this MSc has a global reach which means students learn from some of the best practitioners in the world. Smile-on are pioneers in online professional learning and career advancement across all aspects of dentistry. Mention something about the University of Manchester as well. For more information about the MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry visit www.smile-on.com/msc ChairSafe alcohol free range of disinfectants ChairSafe alcohol free disinfectant is available in a 500ml spray, as well as a 200ml foam dispenser, 1L and 5L refill containers and with the new Kemdent range of durable and economy wipes. ChairSafe disinfectants comply with the newly reclassified EC regulations regarding the disinfection of medical devices, and carry their CE mark with pride! ChairSafe adsorbs and penetrates into the cell wall of bacteria, fungi and the envelope of viruses. It attacks the phospholipid membrane, altering its structure-causing disorganisation and faults. Essential molecules begin to leak out from the cell rapidly reducing its action and destroying them. HTM 01-05 a guidance published by the DOH, recommends that Dental Chairs becleanedbetweeneverypatienttominimisethedispersalofmicroorganisms. ChairSafe products should be used for daily disinfection of surfaces close to the patient/frequently touched surfaces (eg dental chairs, door handles, work surfaces). For information on the full range of Kemdent disinfectants, ChairSafe, PracticeSafe and InstrumentSafe visit the Kemdent website www.kemdent.co.uk Luxator®RootPicker Simplifies handling of small root rests During extractions annoying parts of the tooth may be left, or a difficult piece of the root remains firmly lodged in the periodontal ligament. Often these pieces are very small and slippery, a challenge to remove with ordinary tweezers or forceps. In these situations it is helpful to use an instrument specially designed to handle those awkward particles. Directa AB recently introduced Luxator® RootPicker, a new professional dental instrument specially designed in cooperation with Dr Lars Rundquist to elevate roots and remove remaining parts of the tooth after extraction. Luxator® RootPicker is a short and stable instrument, making it easy to get into the alveolus. The tip of the instrument provides a firm grip on the remaining elements allowing to extract or elevate them in a safe manner. The Luxator Root Picker comes in two versions: Straight Tip or Angled Tip, enabling perfect access. For further information please contact: Directa AB, Finvids väg 8, SE-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden Phone: +46 8 506 505 75, Mobile: +46 708 593 483, E-mail: info@directadental.com www.directadental.com CosTech Elite® joins DAMAS With a reputation for providing outstanding customer service CosTech Elite® dental laboratory strives to provide quality restorations and aesthetics delivered in a swift and timely manner. As testament to the quality of its service, CosTech is now an official member of DAMAS – the Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme. As a DAMAS certified dental laboratory, CosTech receives regular audits to ensure its conformity to a number of core criteria. These include the use of tried and tested materials which help protect the health of patients, and also includes criteria marking CosTech’s dedication to serving both the NHS and private sector. With decades of experience providing quality prosthetics for dental practices across the South of England, CosTech Elite dental laboratory is dedicated to providing the best possible service for all its customers. As part of this commitment CosTech Elite offers a unique courier collection and delivery service, and covers all restorations and aesthetics with a comprehensive five- year guarantee. For more information on CosTech Elite® or for a free Elite® Dentist Pack call 01474 320 076 or visit www.costech.co.uk Topdental January Busters! TheTopdental January sale offers can be found in the offer sheet features many high quality dental products and consumables and great sale prices with a free gift! The offers are valid from January the 3rd up until February 17th 2012. Included in this issue for the very first time are the all new Topdental Scaler Tips which are buy one get one free! The Topdental Scaler Tip range fit EMS, Satalec,SW, Kavo, Mectron & Sirona Scalers. To be in with a chance of making great savings on this product and many others, make sure you download the offer sheet from www.topdental.org or call Topdental free on 0800 132 373. For any other enquiries please email sales@topdental.co.uk SDR™ – for speed and comfort DENTSPLY’s SDR™ (Smart Dentine Replacement) is the perfect posterior composite for Class I and II restorations from the makers of Spectrum and Ceram. X™ Duo. SDR is less cumbersome than conventional layering techniques and up to 40% faster which means patients spend less time in the chair and you can see more patients. The flowable viscosity of SDR results in excellent cavity adaptation without voids or air bubbles. Consequently, there is significantly reduced post- operative sensitivity and greater comfort for your patients. SDR enables bulk fill in 4mm increments every time and is ideal for everyday practice use, and can simply be applied using a compula gun so there is no need to purchase expensive equipment for the process. Also, SDR can be capped with any methacrylate-based composite, making it suitable for dental practitioners to use alongside their current material. To find out more or to arrange for your FREE sample call 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk