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Dental Tribune Untited Kingdom Edition

First Dentist to Join BKH Group: Dr Manish Chitnis is Appointed Director of Clinical Services Dr Al Kwong Hing, CEO of Barrow Kwong Hing Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Manish Chitnis as Director of Clinical Services for the entire BKH Group. “Manish is the first dentist to join us,” says Al, “so this is an exciting‘first’for the business. Manish will also lead the way in demonstrating the excellent patientjourneywhichistheUSPoftheBKHGroup.” Manish is principal dentist at Dental Concepts and has extensive experience in lecturing and managing clinical governance in dentistry. He has a particular interest in training, induction and continuing education facilitation for dentists new to the NHS and UK dentistry. The BKH Group comprises a number of divisions, including the dental corporates’ BKH Healthcare and BKH NHS. BKH ensures that each practice has the best facilities, training and support framework to maximise income and job satisfaction. Principals and all staff will become owners in the BKH Group and receive a share in the profit of the corporation, so that everyone benefits from the group’s hard work. For more information about BKH please call 0161 820 5466 or email Al Kwong Hing at al@bkh.co.uk, Chris Barrow at chris@bkh.co.uk or visit www.bkh.co.uk Back up your finances with R4 back-office from Carestream Dental If the minutia of running a business is interfering with the treatment of your patients, let R4 Back-Office streamline your workflow, allowing you get back to what’s really important: dentistry. Back-Office can provide you with everything you need for efficient practice management and best practice compliance in one easy to use package. Developed to allow practitioners to take control of their own finances, Back-Office gives easy access to individual components of practice management such as: • Payroll • Purchase ledger • Nominal ledger • Bank • Stock control • Petty cash • Staff records Back-Office even allows you to create detailed staff records for all your employees, which in turn helps you comply with outcomes 12 (Requirements relating to workers) and 14 (Supporting workers) of the CQC. With features that enable you to automatically generate reports and maximise your income potential, R4 Back-Office can help you take care of the ‘business’ side of your business. For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk Advanced endodontic systems now available from Clark Dental Clark Dental is pleased to announce it is now exclusive UK distributor of the ASI Advanced Endodontic System – an endodontic cart that can be fully customised to meet each clinician’s requirements. Dr Graham Bailey of Plowman & Partners, London, says: “There is increasing pressure to de-clutter our clinical areas, though as dentists we find there is yet more and more rechargeable or stand-alone equipment that we need to use. The Advanced Endodontic System by ASI solves this problem, and allows you to have everything you need in one place. “From IrriVac Endodontic irrigation systems catering for up to three different handpieces (with a heating circuit to warm hypochlorite if you wish), to a built- in apex locator of your choice and electric motors for whatever instrumentation system you prefer – the ASI Advanced Endodontic System really has it all. “The system is not confined to endodontists either. The ever-helpful team at Clark Dental can just as easily put together a restorative cart option to your specification. “I have used my cart for the last three years and it has never let me down. I would never go back to the cluttered alternative.” For more information call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email info@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk CosTech Elite presents ThankYou impression trays Constantly setting the benchmark for the dental restoration and prosthesis industry, CosTech Elite proudly introduces ThankYou Impression Trays, a unique approach to disposable impression trays. Set for a May 2012 launch,ThankYou ImpressionTrays will be supplied to dental professionals completely free of charge as a“thank you”to all of CosTech Elite’s customers over the past 35 years. By supplying ThankYou impression trays for free, CosTech Elite hope to eliminate the cost-cutting tactic used by some dentists of reusing disposable trays, which carries a significant risk of cross- patient contamination. With the cost of the trays alleviated, dentists no longer have to worry about the financial impact of throwing away equipment that is integral to their day-to-day procedures, and can concentrate on providing a safe, professional service to their patients. ThankYou Impression Trays will be available exclusively from CosTech Elite, presenting an outstanding saving on materials costs for you and your practice, and helping to provide your patients with the high standard of treatment they expect. For more information on how CosTech Elite® can help you, call 01474 320 076 or email: info@costech.co.uk Income made easy - the all new patient plan from dbg Thedbgpatientplanofferspractices an ideal solution for income enhancement and expansion. Providing a stable, regular monthly income with decreased outgoings and excellent growth opportunities, dbg patient plan will allow your practice to plan for the future. As a selling point to potential new patients, dbg patient plan offers a way of spreading the cost of their dental care over the year. With dbg patient plan, practices are also likely to see an increase in attendance, as patients have already invested into a monthly scheme and want to get their money’s worth. More regular visits will also mean better oral health overall in your patients, as well as affording you the opportunity to discuss non-routine procedures and potentially further improve your income. dbg also offers a personalised practice-branded plan that can be tailored to your patients’ needs. dbg patient plan comes complete with literature and promotional materials, online payment managing tools, and everything you need to expand your profile and develop your brand. Your practice will also benefit from access to dbg’s range of additional support services, including compliance assistance with the unique Virtual Compliance Office (VCO) system. For more information call 0845 00 66 112 or visit www.thedbg.co.uk The right to natural teeth “Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond”– de Cervantes, Don Quixote. At EndoCare we constantly expound the benefits of endodontic treatment over extraction. After all, losing a tooth can easily affect our self-esteem and retaining natural teeth has psychological and functional benefits as well as potentially reducing the need for further restorative care. In today’s modern world people under 45 will significantly increase their chances of retaining a considerable number of their teeth throughout their lives. This means they will require increased access to 1st rate endodontic treatment. At EndoCare we are wholly committed to the field of root canal treatment and the belief that it is a fundamental right to be pain-free. Our clinics offer an endodontic referral service to our state-of-the-art practices, offer patients a comfortable experience and our team of experts are dedicated not only to successful endodontic treatment, but also outstanding care for patients and their referring dentists. For more information call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999, or visit www.endocare.co.uk Legal issues regarding the sale of leasehold practice As we all know, banks are tightening their requirements as well as their belts. Fortunately, dental practices fall into the few remaining sectors to which banks will still lend. However, where premises are leasehold, banks are sometimes seeking a minimum term of 10 to 20 years left to run on the lease, and wishing to take a charge (mortgage) over the premises. If you are considering selling your practice, it may be worth starting procedures to extend your lease without delay. This saves time and makes the practice more saleable. It often benefits the landlord to have a tenant tied in for longer, so they will usually cooperate providing that you agree to pay any legal costs involved and negotiate though a solicitor. If your lease is not a head lease ie you have a sub-lease from a landlord who in turn rents your part of the building, from a higher landlord, the situation can be even more difficult. Dentists are reminded of the importance of having the work carried out by specialist solicitors. For more information please contact Ray Goodman for a no obligation chat on: 0151 707 0090 or email: rng@goodmanlegal.co.uk Designed to meet your needs Henry Schein Minerva’s Equipment division has expertise in every aspect of surgery layout, design, planning and installation. A comprehensive range of surgery equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers allows you to choose the best possible solution to meet your individual needs. Treatment Centres from leading manufacturers allows Henry Schein Minerva’s team of Equipment Sales Specialists and planners to create a surgery that meets your exact specifications; be that the ultimate in high quality luxury or excellent value for money. With a full range of Treatment Centres available from Henry Schein Minerva includingthebrandnewSironaSinius-abenchmarkintermsofstyle,innovation, craftsmanship and quality. The range also includes the ambidextrous Anthos R7, Full Service A3, Belmont and Anthos ranges, allowing for versatile, bespoke options that fulfil every specific requirement. Henry Schein Minerva’s‘Platinum’,‘Gold’and‘Silver’groupings help you compare every piece of equipment in its category based on characteristics and features. This way you can be certain that you’re getting the best equipment for your individual needs and budget. For more information on Henry Schein Minerva call 08700 10 20 41, email sales@henryschein.co.uk or visit www.henryschein.co.uk Kemdent Restore ll - Excellent Glass Ionomer at an Excellent price Kemdent have introduced a new economical Glass Ionomer cement. Available in 10g/7ml and 35g/25ml packs. Buy the 10g/7ml before the end of April at the introductory price of £9.35. Kemdent Restore ll can be used in Core build up, Class l and ll restorations, large cavities in deciduous teeth, dentine replacement beneath composite, domiciliary treatment, difficult posterior cases, semi-permanent crowns and as a long term temporary in deciduous teeth. Kemdent Restore ll has a packable consistency which is chemically cured and rapid snap set into position. The restoration is waterproof once the chemical snap set is complete. The consistency of the mix of Kemdent Restore ll, its durability and ease of use will help a dentist perform restorations accurately and quickly. Its single step placement reduces treatment time; the simple two bottle procedure reduces confusion. It is radiopaque with fluoride release and chemically adheres to dentine and enamel without the need to acid etch. For further information on special offers or to place orders call Helen or Jackie on 01793 770090 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk Referring to the Kent Implant Studio With state-of-the-art technology and a skilled team of experts, referring practitioners can be secure in the knowledge that their patients will be treated with outstanding care and attention at the Kent Implant Studio. The studio, located on Northumberland Road, in Maidstone is the brainchild of owner and principle dentist Dr Shushil Dattani. Dr Dattani is a highly qualified practitioner, member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and the Association of Dental Implantologists, and is also accredited with a Diploma in Implant Dentistry and Advance Certificate in Implant Dentistry (Bone Grafting) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Specialising in complex cases such as sinus grafts, bone grafts or ridge extensions, the team pride themselves in completing treatments quickly and effectively, and returning patients back to their practitioners ready for further treatment. Any practitioners who are keen to get involved with their patient’s treatment are welcome to join Dr Dattani at the Kent Implant Studio, or else choose for the procedure to be carried out in their own practice. The team works hard to ensure that everyone involved has access to excellent advice, treatment options, support and information. For further information or to obtain a referral pack please call 01622 671 265, or visit www.kentimplantstudio.com The London Smile Clinic: open for referrals Your Patients are in safe hands Refer your patients to the London Smile Clinic and allow our award-winning clinical team to provide them with outstanding care before returning back to your care. Whether you need advice on cosmetic dentistry, specialist orthodontics, our highly trained team will work with you to ensure exceptional treatment for your patients. Claire Shaw was recently treated at the London Smile Clinic and she says, “The team were always helpful, courteous and professional. They made me feel comfortable and nothing was too much trouble for them.” First class treatment is paramount and we offer stress-free dentistry delivered by experts at state-of-the-art premises, for a relaxed and professional experience. We offer a safe pair of hands for your patients for the entire time you entrust them in our care. For more information, please contact 020 7255 2559 or visit www.londonsmile.co.uk/refer – your patients will be glad you did! All-on-4TM:“It really is life changing” The pioneering All-on-4TM concept from Nobel Biocare requires only four implants to support an immediately loaded full-arch prosthesis, providing edentulous patients with a fully functional, aesthetic restoration. Dr Chris Lucas is the lead dentist at Lavender Road Dental Practice in Leicester and he has been using Nobel Biocare products for the past twenty years. “All-on-4 TM added another string to our bow,” says Dr Lucas, “and I’ve done a huge number of cases over the last seven years. We’ve got a great team here and we’ve developed a really good recipe for the procedure. “We can set up a case and the patient will come in on that day and leave with a fixed bridge instead of a denture. “You get some amazing comments from patients. They frequently say that it’s the best money they’ve ever spent. One patient was practically skipping out the door after her final treatment. It really is life changing, to be able to look them in the eye and see this positive transformation to their whole personality. “For me, it’s a really satisfying thing to do, to see the difference you make to patients and their quality of life.” For more information on Nobel Biocare please call 0208 756 3300, or visit www.nobelbiocare.com March 5-11, 201228 Industry News United Kingdom Edition