Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Do you have an opinion or some- thing to say on any Dental Tribune UK article? Or would you like to write your own opinion for our guest comment page? If so don’t hesitate to write to: The Editor, Dental Tribune UK Ltd, 4th Floor, Treasure House, 19-21 Hatton Garden, London, EC1 8BA Or email: lisa@dentaltribuneuk.com Editorial comment www.colgateprofessional.co.uk ® YourÊsecretÊweapon againstÊdentalÊcaries 1 Marinho V et al. (2002) Cochrane Database Syst Rev. no3. Name of the medicinal product: FluoriGard Daily Dental Rinse. Active ingredient: Sodium Fluoride 0.05 %w/w (225ppm F). Indication: To aid in protection against dental caries. Dosage and administration: Use once per day, preferably after brushing teeth. Rinse 5-10ml around and between teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not eat, drink or rinse mouth for at least fifteen minutes afterwards. Contraindications: Do not use under six years of age. Special warnings and precautions for use: Do not swallow. Excess dosage may cause nausea, and in children under seven, dental fluorosis. Keep medicines out of reach of children. Undesirable effects: When used as recommended there are no side effects. Legal classification: GSL. Product licence number: PL0049/0012. Product licence holder: Colgate-Palmolive (U.K.) Ltd. Guildford Business Park, Middleton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8JZ. Recommended retail price: £4.75 (500ml bottle) Date of revision of text: September 2003. Colgate FluoriGard Daily Dental Rinse CLINICALLY PROVEN TO REDUCE DECAY BY UP TO 40%1 W ell here we are the week of the first big event of the year – the Den- tistry Show! I am looking for- ward to making my way to Birmingham’s NEC for a great line-up of speakers discuss- ing topics from all around the dental sphere. The news hound in me is very much looking for- ward to the Future Dentist con- ference, where speakers such as Barry Cockcroft and Evlynne Gil- varry will detail how they see the future of dentistry. I am also looking forward to hearing Ed- die Crouch and John Renshaw debate the topic The Government Knows Best! I am also looking forward to meeting, or tweeting, up with friends and colleagues connect- ed by Twitter! The dental ‘tweet- up’ is becoming a focal point at dental shows, and it gives a chance for those who have con- nected or reconnected using Twitter to meet face to face. By the way, if you are so minded, follow @dentaltribuneuk for the latest news and offers from your favourite dental newspaper; or if you are interested in the rav- ings of a dental editor, follow @ lisaeditor! Our sister company Smile- on will be launching the newest educational resource for dental professionals – On the Record. The package, developed in as- sociation with Dental Protection, aims to help dental practices keep and maintain high qual- ity patient records, ensuring a standard of care and considera- tion for patients as well as hav- ing that all-important back-up should the unthinkable happen and you find yourself in front of the GDC! Come to stand K11 to see On the Re- cord for yourself and meet the team. I look forward to seeing you there. DT 3NewsFebruary 27-March 4, 2012United Kingdom Edition B uying teeth once belong- ing to famous icons has been a popular choice of purchase at auction houses re- cently, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon, with the latest famous tooth going up for grabs once belonging to Elvis Presley! What has been jokingly called the King’s Crown, the item is ac- tually a mould of Elvis’ mouth with a spare crown in place. The crown was created by the former King of Rock n’ Roll’s den- tist in case he chipped his front tooth whilst on tour. The dentist in question was former Memphis dentist Henry Weiss, who was Elvis’s dentist up until 1971. According to a report, he used to do all his dental work and was even called away on tour when Elvis cracked his crown on a microphone while perform- ing at the International Hotel, now known as the Hilton Hotel, in Las Vegas. Paul Fairweather from Ome- ga Auctions, Manchester, said in a report: “Following on from Len- non’s tooth back in November which sold for £19,500, we were extremely excited on the con- signment of this truly unique item from the King of Rock & Roll.” DT King’s crown up for auction The ‘Kings Crown’