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Dental Tribune Untited Kingdom Edition

April 16-22, 201228 Industry News United Kingdom Edition Dental Unit Water System Decontamination ALKAZYME-W “Clean Water in – Clean Water Out” Alkazyme-W a combined cleaning and disinfecting agent for the weekly decontamination of the integral dental chair-side water supply. Simple to use: A 15 minute weekly routine service clean with Alkazyme-W is all that is required to ensure the dental unit water supply unit remains free of bactericidal contamination thus ensuring‘clean water in – clean water out’. Microbial Activity: Unique combined enzyme based detergent/disinfectant system rapidly removes bactericidal bio-film leaving all internal surface areas thoroughly clean & disinfected. Highly Economical: Each 500gm tub of Alkazyme-W allows for up to 100 service applications. Safe to use: Non-toxic and fully biodegradable. Alkazyme-W 500gm concentrate is available from all dental sundry suppliers. For comprehensive product information on Alkazyme-W www.alkapharm.co.uk Dental Unit Water System Decontamination ALKAZYME-W “Clean Water in – Clean Water Out” Alkazyme-W a combined cleaning and disinfecting agent for the weekly decontamination of the integral dental chair-side water supply. Simple to use: A 15 minute weekly routine service clean with Alkazyme-W is all that is required to ensure the dental unit water supply unit remains free of bactericidal contamination thus ensuring ‘clean water in – clean water out’. Microbial Activity: Unique combined enzyme based detergent/disinfectant system rapidly removes bactericidal bio-film leaving all internal surface areas thoroughly clean & disinfected. Highly Economical: Each 500gm tub of Alkazyme-W allows for up to 100 service applications. Safe to use: Non toxic and fully biodegradable. Alkazyme-W 500gm concentrate is available from all dental sundry suppliers. For comprehensive product information on Alkazyme-W www.alkapharm.co.uk Ultrasonic Instrument cleaning Alkazyme® enzymatic a combined cleansing and disinfecting agent for the thorough cleaning-pre-disinfection of all reusable, immersible dental instruments prior to autoclaving. *Rapid cleaning action When used in conjunction with a standard ultrasonic cleaner a maximum five minute immersion time is all that is required to render soiled instruments thoroughly clean & shining bright. Continual disinfection: Alkazyme® continually disinfects the contaminated‘wash water’as created within the ultrasonic cleaner Economical: Just five grams of Alkazyme® with ordinary tap water makes one litre of enzymatic cleaning/disinfecting solution Choice of user format: Available from all dental sundry suppliers in both 750gm loose powder tub and tubs of 100 easy dose water soluble sachets For comprehensive product information visit www.alkazyme.com Ultrasonic Instrument cleaning Alkazyme® enzymatic a combined cleansing and disinfecting agent for the thorough cleaning-pre-disinfection of all reusable, immersible dental instruments prior to autoclaving. *Rapid cleaning action When used in conjunction with a standard ultrasonic cleaner a maximum 5 minute immersion time is all that is required to render soiled instruments thoroughly clean & shining bright. Continual Disinfection Alkazyme® continually disinfects the contaminated ‘wash water’ as created within the ultrasonic cleaner Economical Just 5 grams of Alkazyme® with ordinary tap water makes 1 litre of enzymatic cleaning/disinfecting solution Choice of user format Available from all dental sundry suppliers in both 750gm loose powder tub and tubs of 100 easy dose water soluble sachets For comprehensive product information visit www.alkazyme.com The Champions® Implants: new horizons in dental implantology The philosophy of Champions-Implants GmbH is to provide dentists and patients with optimal and efficient state-of-the-art solutions. About 2,800 dental offices and clinics successfully placed and restored more than 50,000 Champions® implants in Germany in 2010. The company won the Regio Effekt award (Germany 2011). The Champions® implant is not just another implant system. The Champions® implant system stands out for its innovative, beneficial and easy handling properties. Compared to the conventional dental implant and prosthodontic treatment, the Champions® implant system itself, the treatment with it, and the prosthodontic restorations are more cost-efficient and therefore affordable for a higher number of patients. One-piece and two-piece Champions® implants can be used for many indications. They can both be inserted using the MIMI® method, the Minimally Invasive Method of Implantation, which is suitable for 80 per cent of the cases. The implants are manufactured in Germany of the highest quality. You can find clinical cases and articles on our website at: www.champions- implants.com. The Champions® concept sets new standards in Implantology AND innovation is the key to progress! The Dental Directory – great products at fantastic prices The Dental Directory is one of the leading names in dentistry, and has built a strong reputation based on providing quality goods at affordable prices. To showcase just some of its fantastic new offers, The Dental Directory has launched its latest Pricewatch catalogue, which will run from April until the end of June and features a huge selection of infection control products at very special prices. These include surface cleaners, disinfectants, wipes, gloves, autoclave equipment and accessories to name but a few. As you would expect from one of the UK’s leading dental suppliers, all of the products listed in Pricewatch are designed to comply with the latest decontamination guidelines provided by HTM 01-05 and the CQC. To learn more about Pricewatch and The Dental Directory’s fantastic range of infection control products, speak to your Dental Directory Representative, call 0800 585 586 or visit www.dental-directory.co.uk Unique multiple rewards from unique local anaesthetic DENTSPLY has been committed to giving the dental community innovative and high quality dental products for more than a century, providing the best tools and materials for practitioners and patients alike. Citanest® offers a unique local anaesthetic choice for dental patients who are sensitive to adrenaline. The adrenaline-free product uses Felypressin as a vasoconstrictor to maintain local anaesthesia in the required area. Alongside other local anaesthetic products from DENTSPLY, Citanest can now be ordered in the most cost effective way via the DENTSPLY Rewards website, with significant extra rewards for practices placing bulk orders. Xylocaine® 2 per cent with adrenaline is also available as part of the promotion. Buying five boxes of either Xylocaine or Citanest can double the Rewards value available. Ordering ten boxes can achieve triple Reward pounds. By using the Rewards website, at dentsplyrewards.co.uk, dental practices can benefit from significant Rewards pounds while still taking delivery from their usual dental dealer. The Rewards pounds can be redeemed against future purchases. Contact us at dentsply.co.uk or 0800 072 3313 Earn Rewards against purchases at dentsplyrewards.co.uk Access webinars and product demonstrations and earn CPD at dentsplyacademy.co.uk DENTSPLY’S SDR™ – ideal when time counts SDR™ (Smart Dentine Replacement) from the makers of Spectrum and Ceram.X™ Duo offers a revolutionary way to save precious time for practitioners and patients. Because of its ability to bulk-fill in increments of up to 4mm without the need for layering, SDR from DENTSPLYmakesposteriordirectrestorationslesscumbersomefortheclinician and saves up to 40% of the time taken with conventional layering techniques.* With a convenient dispensing mechanism for quick and easy placement, and available in one universal shade, SDR is ideal for everyday practice use for Class I and II restorations. Widely acclaimed by clinicians, SDR was voted flowable resin of choice in the March 2010 Clinicians’Report and positive feedback from dentists regularly praises SDR’s adaptation, low incidence of mikroleakage and reduced postoperative sensitivity, resulting in longevity of restorations. SDR is compatible with the use of any methacrylate-based composite for capping, meaning dentists do not have the expense of replacing their existing material because DENTSPLY recognises that small things can make a big difference. Contact us at dentsply.co.uk or 0800 072 3313 Earn Rewards against purchases at dentsplyrewards.co.uk Access webinars and product demonstrations and earn CPD at dentsplyacademy.co.uk *Data on file UK’s First elexxion Pico Laser The UK’s first elexxion Pico Laser has been installed at the Kalyani Dental Lounge in Bath Street. The elexxion Pico Laser contains a five Watt Gallium Aluminium Arsenate (GaAlAs) diode laser and a small laser pointer. The GaAlAs laser is ideal for soft tissue work and both periodontal work (where it can sterilise the pocket killing the bacteria) and endodontic work (where it can sterilise the root canal). The laser energy is fibre delivered - the smallest available fibre being 200 microns. The elexxion Pico Laser can also be used for Tooth Whitening (of both vital and non-vital teeth). Dr Jayabalan, who is no stranger to lasers, said of the Elexxion Pico Laser:“This is a super unit, neat compact and easy to use.” Daniel Pinder, Sales Manager from Velpox, who supplied the Pico laser, commented: “It’s great to see great customers and great products coming together, thats what Velopex is all about.” The elexxion Pico Laser is easy to operate and is battery powered. The Laser fibre delivery system allows movement of the hand-piece and patient feedback is positive. For more information contact Mark Chapman, Area Sales Manager, Elexxion laser AG. Tel 07946 714039 Dr Jayabalan is based at Kalyani Dental Lounge, 200 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HG Make a dramatic improvement in your smile The LR Appliance from Oralign Ltd is the smallest and most discreet of tooth appliances for straightening front teeth. If you want to see results, you do not have long to wait. The appliance is easy to use, requiring only 14-16 hours of wear a day. This means the appliance can be fitted in easily with a busy routine. It is ideal for use in both young and old. For many years fixed appliances such as braces were the only option, but now the LR appliance can straighten and improve in a matter of weeks. It can only be used by certified dentists which means you can be sure of receiving the highest standards of care. “Compared to other systems the LR appliance is quicker and more cost effective, with tremendous benefits to both patients and dentists. After the excellent Oralign course I was very confident in offering this option for my patients.” - Dr Hap Gill from Smile Studio. The new LR Appliance is a faster way to a straighter smile. For clinical information contact Dr Ross Hobson on 07710 243690 or email: ross@oralign.co.uk For information on administration contact Dr Lester Ellman on 07973 875 503 or email: lester@oralign.co.uk Web: www.oralign.co.uk The Waterpik® Water Flosser Cordless Plus “I feel that my gums are pinker and healthier” Dr Anoup Nandra, principal dentist at Edgbaston Dental Centre, has been using the Waterpik® Cordless Plus for three months now. “I love it. The product has altered my oral hygiene/brushing routine. I now “water floss” once a day. I have noticed that immediately after I use the “Water floss” I can feel that debris has been removed from in between my teeth. I feel that my gums are pinker and healthier. I have fixed lingual retainers in my mouth post orthodontic treatment, and interdental cleaning was previously difficult. This makes it quick and easy. “I have recommended it to many of my patients, particularly those with orthodontic appliances, or dental implants in situ.” The Waterpik® Water Flosser is lightweight, easy to use and makes it simple to maintain a healthy mouth. Its four unique tips all rotate 360 degrees allowing it to reach all areas of the mouth. For more information on Waterpik® Water Flossers please speak to your wholesaler or visit www.waterpik.co.uk. Waterpik® products are widely available in Boots stores and selected Lloyds Pharmacies. Open to Everyone – the AOG The AOG was formed 30 years ago by a group of dental students at the London Hospital, Mile End, who all shared similar backgrounds with financial hardships. It began as a social network and every event that was organised led to charitable contributions due to previous habits. Today, the AOG welcomes everyone to join and support their work for ‘the greater good’. Dr Sangeeta Lakhanpaul is the practice owner of Park Avenue Dental Care in London, with her husband. Below, she outlines some of the advantages of being involved with the AOG. “When I first became involved with the AOG, it was still very much run by the founders as a social group.There is a huge charitable element, and there are often chances to volunteer for educational tours and offer your personal services to those who need them around the world.”“For those of us who attend the events regularly, it is great to see old faces as well as constantly meet new people. And tthere is always someone to offer fresh answers and ideas!” Give something back to the dental industry, and gain access to a pool of knowledge with the AOG. The AOG – Do Dentistry: Do Good For further details or to join visit www.aoguk.org. Stay Ahead of the Competition with ArmourBite® Dr Garry McMahon is the principal of McMahon Dental in Blackrock, County Dublin, and an authorised provider of Bite Tech’s Under Armour Performance MouthwearTM featuring ArmourBite® technology. “Last year, a group of us, along with the Castleknock Dental practice, fitted the entire Dublin Gaelic Football team with ArmourBite®”, says Dr McMahon. “The feedback from the players and their fitness coaches was very positive. The team went on to win the All-Ireland football final against Kerry in Croke Park in front of 80,000 people. “Around the same time we fitted top international rugby referees Alain Rolland and Alan Lewis with non-contact mouthpieces. Alain Rolland, who also played for Ireland, says that he routinely wears the mouthpiece when training and during all his matches. “We have also fitted Irish Rugby Internationals Felix Jones and Kevin McLoughlin, along with a number of young golf professionals. Golfers are another target group who can see the benefits of reducing stress and tension in the neck and shoulder area. “When it comes to Armourbite® in competition, the athletes who train at the top say it’s the difference between first and second place.” For more information go to www.bitetech.com, call Nuview on 01453 872266 or email armourbite@nuview-ltd.com R4 Clinical+ Practice Management Software: “supports clinical governance” Dr Clive Schmulian is the principal dentist at Clyde Dental Practice in Glasgow and has been using R4 Practice Management Software (PMS) from Carestream Dental for the last eight years. “Our clinic is part of a group of dental practices, all of which run R4 Clinical+,”says Dr Schmulian. “The software supports clinical governance in terms of record keeping. We perform both sedation and implants and R4 is very good for documenting all stages of sedation monitoring and implant treatment. “R4 integrates well with KDIS and with Microsoft Word. It’s very adaptable. “Having tried other PMS, I find that R4 is much easier to use and more powerful. My staff certainly find it straightforward to operate. “Our patients love the text messaging facility and we make good use of the Communicator module for patient education. We’re able to email them estimates and other information quickly and easily.” For more information on R4 from Carestream Dental please call 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk