Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

April 23-29, 201228 BDA Preview United Kingdom Edition Practice Plan, supporting private dentistry – stand B71 Practice Plan, the leading provider of practice branded dental membership plans, will be showcasing how we support private dentistry at this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition in Manchester. Much more than just a membership plan provider, we provide a whole host of business support services dedicated to helping your practice grow. We offer you compliance support through a comprehensive online toolkit that makes demonstrating compliance pain-free. We also give you expert advice through our current series of seminars aimed at helping you understand CQC requirements. Dedicated regional support managers and expert consultants are on hand to offer you tried and tested business support when you need it and you can get help with marketing your practice and increasing your patient base with support from our in-house design and marketing team. Most of all, we have an innovative team working on your behalf to develop services you need, when you need them and negotiate great discounts on everyday goods and services to make your practice more profitable. So, whether you are looking to convert from the NHS, develop your current plan or introduce a new dental membership plan, come and visit us on stand B71 to find out more. Tel: 01691 684135 Fax: 01691 684149 info@practiceplan.co.uk www. practiceplan.co.uk Pioneering dental innovation showcased at the BDA At the BDA Conference in Manchester between 26 and 28 April 2012 delegates are encouraged to try the Philips’latest innovations for themselves on its Stand. On show will be Sonicare AirFloss which dispenses rapid bursts of air with micro-droplets of water to permeate the interproximal spaces. The water is propelled between the teeth at 45 miles per hour dislodging plaque biofilm, while leaving the gums unscathed. Just when it was thought that toothbrush technology could not be enhanced, Philips unleashed Sonicare DiamondClean, progressing sonic toothbrushing to a new height of techo-sophistication. Its five brushing modes and astonishing new-to-the world charging technology-a glass and a USB travel case. Philips’Zoom is the most frequently patient-requested professional whitening system. The advanced LED light technology emits at the optimal light spectrum, with 100 per cent greater light intensity than the closest competitive lamp (1). The light then activates a photo catalyst within the gel to greatly accelerate and enhance whitening. Philips also believes that scientific advances and clinical efficacy need to be matched with practitioner fluency, so it is also hosting a BDA Conference session focusing on communications in practice. For more information visit the Phillips stand or www.philipsoralhealthcare.com. Please call 0800 032 3005 or 0800 0567 222 Denplan – number crunching at the BDA We can make you more profitable and we can prove it! Responding to news that many practices have seen a reduction in profitability as a result of the recession, Denplan is on hand at this year’s BDA Conference and Exhibition in Manchester to offer a range of solutions. A warm welcome awaits you at stand A49, where the Denplan team can help you calculate your practice’s daily income, using Denplan’s innovative‘Mind the Gap App’. They can then show you how much revenue you may be losing out on through missed appointments, holidays, illness etc, and work with you and your team to find appropriate solutions. For more information about Denplan, please go to www.denplan.co.uk or call us on 0800 401402. Stand Number B64 Be Inspired with CEREC from Sirona Dental Systems Sirona Dental Systems launched the latest CEREC Software version 4.0 late last year. With intuitive operation this new software is easier to use allowing you to create patient individual restorations at the chairside. CEREC is the passport to natural, made-to-measure restorations founded on precise research and development by the Company. CEREC is simple to use allowing you to create probably the most life-like, perfectly fitting crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays and temporary bridges in a single appointment. CEREC significantly improves the quality of treatment for patients, as well as enhancing the efficiency of the dental practice. CEREC not only saves time for you and your patients, but also drastically reduces your laboratory bills which normally are a costly monthly expense. Sirona Dental Systems Ltd UK’s mission is to deliver satisfaction to the dentist using tried and tested training methods supported by CEREC Specialists who are dedicated to your success. Come and try CEREC for yourself at stand B64. For further information please contact Sirona Dental Systems on 0845 071 5040 or e-mail info@sironadental.co.uk See, feel and touch GC’s Flowable Composite at the BDA Conference Stand Number B60 G-aenial Universal Flo flowable composite restorative material features a unique filler technology. Unlike other flowable composites G-aenial Universal Flo has a higher filler load and a homogeneous dispersion of fillers. The improved strength and wear resistance are two key features. With a physical performance of a regular composite, G-aenial Universal Flo is highly thixotropic and stays neatly in place holding its shape for ease of use. You will find it to be virtually self-polishing with superb invisible aesthetics. Tri Plaque ID Gel quickly identifies new, mature and acid producing biofilms. This gel highlights exactly where the bacteria are most active by disclosing the acidic pH. This information will be a great help in your daily practice to motivate your patients to improve their oral hygiene. Because after all, people often need to see something before they believe it. FujiTemp LT is the first glass ionomer provisional luting cement that provides versatility, reliability, durability and ease of use. GC FujiTemp LT offers the benefits of glass ionomer technology, with significantly greater fluoride release and unsurpassed protection. To see for yourself how GC can revolutionise your practice please visit stand B60 or for further information please contact GC UK on 01908 218 999 Communications in practice An impressive line- up has been drawn together to address an afternoon Seminar at the 2012 BDA Conference. The whole of the session on Friday 27 April 2012, which runs between 14.15 and 15.30, will be dedicated to addressing the issues of Communications in Practice. During the session, delegates will be shown how to avoid pitfalls and instead build effective channels of communication between dentists, hygienists, nurses and other key members of the dental team. Likethemyriadsofbacteriaandotherflorawhichtogetherformplaquebiofilm, the ability to signal, communicate, and network is crucial for the growth of the colony. As a whole, this analogy can be directly applied to provide practitioners with the effective keys to a successful practice. Thanks to support from Philips Oral Healthcare, a trio of dental and communications experts will be sharing their expertise and stimulating new thoughts and ideas for delegates to take away and immediately implement in their practices: Robin Bryant is Regional Clinical Services Advisor for Oasis Dental. Chris Barrow is a renowned business communications expert. Mhari Coxon has 20 years’ experience in dentistry in the UK, working in a variety of practice and hospital environments. For more information visit www.philipsoralhealthcare.com or call 0800 032 3005 Takara Belmont (Stand C36) Takara Belmont’s portfolio of Treatment Centres helps you to provide better dentistry. The flexibility of their range will be demonstrated at this year’s BDA Conference, highlighting the very best technical, hygienic and ergonomic features, backed up by free extended warranties offering total peace of mind. Takara Belmont Treatment Centres are designed to please everyone, including your patients. Left handed practitioners might opt for the Clesta II (factory installation option) or Voyager II-L which is suitable for ambidextrous use. Surgeries tight on space will benefit from the small footprint of the Cleo II whilst those treating the elderly and children can appreciate the easy access facilitated by its‘knee break’chair, not to mention the ease of communication facilitated by having your patient upright during a consultation. Various installations are also available within the range, including continental rod, cabinet or mobile cart options. A choice of electric versions is available on the Clesta II and Cleo II. Dr Linda Greenwall: A Major Influence in Dentistry The British Dental Bleaching Society would like to congratulate Dr Linda Greenwall, Chair of the BDBS, for achieving recognition in the annual Dentistry Top 50 poll. Voted for by the readers of Dentistry magazine, Dr Greenwall successfully reached number 12 in the publication’s top 50 most influential people in UK dentistry. The results were announced on 5th April 2012. Dr Greenwall is a leading expert in restorative dentistry and runs an award-winning dental practice. She also lectures extensively around the world on the subject of tooth whitening and is a published author. Last year, she fulfilled her lifelong dream of establishing a dental charity when she founded the Dental Wellness Trust (DWT). With help from dental volunteers, the London-based charity brings oral healthcare to the most vulnerable and underprivileged in the UK and selected communities overseas. The DWT also empowers people to take charge of their oral hygiene through preventative-orientated educational programmes. In June 2008, Dr Greenwall launched the BDBS, which aims to lobby for changes in the controversial bleaching legislation and to educate dental professionals in tooth whitening. For more information on the BDBS and the many benefits of BDBS membership, visit www.bdbs.co.uk Email info@bdbs.co.uk or call 0207 267 7070 Industry News All the business support you need… in one place! Business of dentistry (BoD) is a fantastic new online service designed to give you all the business support you need to grow your practice. Developed specifically for the dental market, you can access a comprehensive package of products and save money with exclusive discounts on services. The services on offer are wide ranging and include support on regulatory compliance with CompliancePlus – a non-invasive guidance tool helping you navigate regulation; Dental Practice Insurance – a comprehensive insurance package designed for the busy dental practice and backed by one of the world’s largest insurance brokers; and HR support - a three tiered service offering to meet the specific personnel, employment law and health and safety needs of dentistry today. This is just the tip of the iceberg, add to this a full calendar of events, CRB checks, design and marketing, and content managed websites, you will begin to see why this is all the business support you need! Accessing the services is simple. You can register your details online for free or become a member of BoD to access generous discounts and exclusive services. To find out more go to www.bodhub.co.uk Dentinal Tubules – a vision for dentistry Dentinal Tubules is dentistry’s fastest growing online community and learning resource, boasting over 1,200 articles on a broad range of different subjects. Dentinal Tubules works in collaboration with a number of different key partners who each share the same vision of education and learning for the dental community. These companies are listed on the brand new “Partners” page, which includes company information as well as customer testimonials. The page also includes a bespoke section where members can communicate with partner companies directly. This can often prove quicker than sending an email, and is yet another example of how Dentinal Tubules continues to lead the way in online innovation in dentistry. One of great strengths of Dentinal Tubules is the size and breadth of its community, which includes members from across the dental spectrum. Many members write articles and product reviews which are posted on the website for peer review and comment while other members serve to provide invaluable support to fellow professionals through the popular community forum. With the community going from strength to strength, there really is something for everyone with Dentinal Tubules. Visit the new Partners page today to see who else shares Dentinal Tubules’vision for dentistry. For more information visit www.dentinaltubules.com 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 Get them brushing! The Aquafresh Kid’s Motivation Pack is a great way to help instil good dental care habits in your younger patients – habits which could last them a lifetime. The kits are bursting with colourful materials, all aimed at making brushing fun and visits to the dentist less intimidating. Inside you’ll find ‘well done’ stickers to reward dental attendance, ‘Nurdle’ passports for parents to record children’s dental visits, brushing charts, and other activities for your young patients and their parents. For your surgery there’s a poster and a display card – to let everyone know that yours is a“child friendly practice”. The free packs can be ordered at www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk.