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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsMay 21-27, 2012United Kingdom Edition Think beyond pain relief with Sensodyne® Repair & Protect Sensodyne Repair & Protect contains NovaMin® which builds a substantive, hydroxyapatite-like layer with twice-daily brushing. The layer forms within dentine tubules and over exposed dentine,1-3 withstanding daily oral challenges faced by patients1,3 to deliver clinically proven relief from the pain of dentine hypersensitivity.4-6 Request samples of Sensodyne Repair & Protect at www.gsk- dentalprofessionals.co.uk – let your patients experience this advanced toothpaste for themselves. References 1. Burwell A et al. J Clin Dent 2010; 21(Spec Iss): 66-71. 2. Earl J et al. J Clin Dent 2011; 22(Spec Iss): 62-67. 3. Earl J et al. J Clin Dent 2011; 22(Spec Iss): 68-73. 4. Pradeep AR et al. J Periodontol 2010; 81(8): 1167-1113. 5. Salian S et al. J Clin Dent 2010; 21(3): 82-87. 6. Du MQ et al. Am J Dent 2008; 21(4): 210-214. Smart dental compressor solutions from Absolute Air & Gas offer five year warranty Ekom, the leading European manufacturer of oil- free air compressors for the medical and dental markets, is launching a range of smart cabinet- based compressors in the UK & Ireland, which come with a five year warranty as standard. Ekom’s smart solution means that its cabinets – available from Absolute Air & Gas Limited – reduce noise levels to less than 50 dB(A). The Ekom DK50 Plus & DK50 2V oil-free compressors cover single to multiple surgeries, are renowned for their quality and reliability and offer an exceptional product that meets the most stringent demands of the dental industry, including HTM20/22 and medical air standards if required. With a working pressure of 6 to 8 bar, the continuously-rated DK50 & DK50 2V compressors feature Siemens electric motors, a range of tank solutions and optional dryer technology, which supplies the surgery with a constant supply of dry, clean oil-free compressed air. These durable, fully-functional cabinets, which are designed for the medical industry and offer a complete dental solution, include power supply and pressure gauge and are finished in a medical white powder coating. Brochures for the Ekom dental range are now available from Absolute Air & Gas. For further information, call 0845 605 6660, visit www.absoluteairandgas. co.uk or email enquiries@absoluteairandgas.co.uk. Jubilee fever hits Grahame Gardner Ltd To mark the auspicious occasion of the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Grahame Gardner have launched a new scrub top – emblazoned with the Union Jack. In environments where bunting is impractical, this top enables the wearer to celebrate the Jubilee whilst carrying out their day to day duties. This comfortable patriotic top sits perfectly alongside Grahame Gardner’s Scrub ranges, and is already receiving interest from the Healthcare, Dental,Veterinary and Beauty markets. The unisex loose fitting top has two convenient hip pockets and a red, white and blue contrast collar. Produced in poly-cotton, comfortable to wear and very easy to care for plus customers can also choose to enhance the garment with the addition of embroidered badges or logos. The Limited edition Jubilee Top is now available on the Grahame Gardner website (www.grahamegardner.co.uk) for only £19.95 plus VAT in two sizes (small/medium and large). For further information refer to the website or call 0116 255 6326. Further your education with Smile-on’s Key Skills 3 Smile-on are delighted to announce the launch of their new Key Skills 3. Smile-on’s Key Skills 3: Record Keeping will be a vital part of the MFGDP (UK) examination and is a must needed addition to dental education. The Key Skills 3 qualification will enable you to increase your understanding of the importance of keeping full, precise and legible records. You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding on the benefits of good record keeping and the potential pitfalls and dangers of keeping poor records. Smile-on’s Key Skills programme is a valuable and useful e-learning scheme divided into seven sections covering topics beneficial to you and your entire team. Medical emergencies, infection control, radiography, team training, risk management, legislation and practice guidelines are all covered in a straight- forward format, which will help you fit your continuing education seamlessly around your daily practice. Smile-on wish to help you on your educational journey and all the information you need for developing skills is at your fingertips online. The Key-Skills 3 launch will add to an existing successful scheme, continuing to help you provide better treatment and care within practice. For more information call 020 7400 8989, or email info@smile-on.com Homing in on an award winner Philips Zoom At-Home has won the prestigious‘Product of the Year’ award for the most innovative products in professional oral care. Conducted by market research company, TNS, and voted on by over 50,000 consumers, the award is a powerful message for patients. Zoom At-Home is the retitled product name for Discus Dental’s DayWhite and NiteWhite products. The US accolade for the market leading take home whitening kits is further affirmation of the product’s quality and efficacy. DayWhite and NiteWhite ACP is the first take-home tooth whitening product to combine amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), potassium nitrate and fluoride for enhanced whitening results. This combination-formula is clinically proven to reduce sensitivity, rebuild enamel, add lustre and reduce fade-back. An additional benefit for dental professionals is the product’s dual-barrel syringe technology which provides guaranteed gel stability and a long shelf life without the need for refrigeration. The award comes on the launch of Philips Zoom DayWhite 6 per cent HP with ACP making it compliant with the new European Commission directive which prohibits the commercialisation of any whitening products in the European Union (EU) containing more than six percent hydrogen peroxide. For more information about the award winning Zoom At Home - DayWhite and NiteWhite and other Zoom whitening products, visit www.philipsoralhealthcare.com. Experience clearer and crisper vision with dental loupes from Carl Zeiss To achieve the best results in dentistry, absolute clarity is essential. Available exclusively from Nuview, Carl Zeiss dental loupes are precision engineered for optimal clarity and depth of field. Dr Fiona Knight of Serenity Dental, Fareham was particularly impressed with her Carl Zeiss EyeMag Pro loupes: “I’ve been using dental loupes for some years now, but the moment I tried the Carl Zeiss loupes I was instantly struck by just how much clearer and crisper the optics are. “The sales team from Nuview were especially helpful – they even came out to visit the practice.” Designed specifically for the dental profession, Carl Zeiss dental loupes are a benchmark for quality and design. Precision optics allow for optimal visualisation of the treatment area, giving practitioners the means by which to deliver an elevated level of care. “I’m very pleased my loupes,” Dr Knight concludes, “I’d recommend them to everyone.” For more information please call Nuview on 01453 872266, email info@nuview-ltd.com or visit www.voroscopes.co.uk Prudence pays dividends It’s only prudent to seek a financial boost before retirement, and selling your practice can be an ideal way of achieving that goal. But when the mountain of associated paperwork starts piling up on your desk it can seem overwhelming if you don’t seek advice from the experts. Itisusuallynecessaryforthepracticeownertorespondtostandardcommercial property enquiries. It is important to take the time to give accurate, correctly worded answers to these questions. Details might include: The practice’s rateable value and rates payable - Details of any notices received - Pressure vessel and x-ray test certificates - P.A.Y.E records - Hepatitis inoculations - CQC registration If a sale is agreed then contract documents will be lengthy and complicated. They will include extensive warranties that must be negotiated with skill and care. Mistakes can be avoided if the practitioner makes timely contact with a specialist firm of solicitors, such as Goodman Legal, at the beginning of the process. A highly experienced team can then help practice owners steer around legal pitfalls Their highly experienced team can guide practice owners around legal pitfalls and help them understand and properly manage the successful sale of their practice. For more information contact Ray Goodman on 0151 707 0090 or email rng@goodmanlegal.co.uk www.goodmanlegal.co.uk Learn online, learn more and learn in your own time Smile-on and The University of Manchester now provide the MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. The highly esteemed online learning course is an innovative method of learning, providing continual support and a wealth of information. Dr Oliver Harman from The Harman Dental Clinic has recently started the MSc course: “I wanted a better understanding of the literature to go with the clinical procedures I was practicing, partly for my benefit and partly for my patients’ advantage. By the time I have completed the MSc course I will have the whole package, a totally integrated knowledge of the latest, upgraded knowledge in restorative dentistry. I think traditional dental circles are beginning to embrace cosmetic dentistry and it is now important to have a practical and theoretical base on the subject. The University of Manchester and Smile-on provide an exceptional and established distance-learning scheme which is well known and respected. It will almost certainly become a world class faculty of personal online lectures and seminars.” The course provides participants with the chance to enhance their current knowledge and learn new components of dentistry. This information can be delivered and accessed in conjunction with managing a busy practice. For more information visit www.smile-on.com/msc, email info@smile-on.com or call 020 7400 8989 Conservation tips - Philips issues water saving advice A standard bathroom tap disgorges 10.5lts of water per minute. The BDHF claim that the average time spent brushing teeth is 45 seconds per day. Using these figures, the average person who keeps the water running while brushing their teeth, will use 7lts of water. This means that an individual could allow 2,854lts of water run down the drain in a year of brushing their teeth. Whilst some liquid to moisten the toothbrush head is necessary, very little is actually needed (if the right brushes are used). Philips’AirFloss needs only a teaspoon of liquid and this supplies enough fluid to clean highly effectively between every tooth.This is the equivalent of 5ml of water compared with oral irrigators such as Waterpik, which require between 200ml to 600ml of water to fill their reservoirs. Think of Sonicare AirFloss as a pressure washer as opposed to a hose. AirFloss produces a high speed spray emitted in controlled bursts of fine droplets. This spray has been optimised to clean in the specific area where it is needed, while remaining gentle enough to be safe on soft tissue. For more information visit www.sonicare.co.uk/dp or call 0800 0567 222. dbg – part of the practice team for more than 20 Years With more than 20 years of experience in working alongside dental practices across the UK, dbg has a genuine understanding of your individual practice requirements. dbg offer an outstanding array of products and services to suit the needs of your practice, including: - Membership providing exclusive benefits including FREE access to the unique Virtual Compliance Office - Accreditation services to help practice proactively work towards and maintain ‘essential standards of quality and safety’ - Equipment purchasing and maintenance - Materials and sundries required in every day running of a practice - Engineering services - On-site core CPD training from dbg academy At the cutting edge of compliance, dbg can help you to maintain HTM01-05 and CQC* ‘essential standards’. With over 7000+ practices currently benefiting from their vast selection of tailored services, dbg provide cost-effective, simple solutions to cover every aspect of running your practice. For more information on the Virtual Compliance Office (dbgvco), call 0845 00 66 112 or visit www.thedbg.co.uk *England only. RPA Dental: providing exceptional support across the UK With an ever-expanding global economy, the purchasing options available to dentists are far greater than ever. As well as having an increasingly broad range of products to choose from, the global economy also means many UK dental suppliers are able to keep a stock of parts for many international ranges. This can have a significant impact on a dental practice’s operations, and can reduce the operational ‘down time’ associated with having an important piece of equipment serviced or repaired. As one of Europe’s leading dental equipment manufacturers, Castellini is a great example of how the global economy has brought significant advantages to dental practices right across the North of England. RPA Dental now stocks a comprehensive supply of Castellini spares, thus reducing the time between ordering and receiving parts. RPA Dental is also pleased to be confirmed as a Regional Sales and Service Centre for Kavo Dental Equipment. Over the past 2 years all RPA Dental Technicians and Sales Team have undergone extensive training and induction into the Kavo product lines. RPA Dental’s long history of working with European Integrated Dental Packages simplifies its inclusion within yet another fantastic corporate brand and market leader. For more information, call RPA Dental on 08000 933975, or visit www.rpadental.net Tavom Cabinetry from RPA Dental – a better solution At RPA Dental we pride ourselves on offering our clients exceptional levels of customer service and support as well as products from some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Among our foremost product lines is the Tavom range of designer dental cabinetry. Tavom cabinetry is manufactured to the highest of clinical standards both for surgery and decontamination environments. Each of Tavom’s 7,000 modular elements comes in a range of 5 different styles with over 350 colour combinations available, including a variety of worktop materials. For the perfect bespoke cabinetry ranges Tavom and RPA Dental really do offer customers a better solution. Dr Ravinder Varaich of Wansbeck Dental Spa, Hull says:“Excellent service from a team that can’t do enough to help. I would recommend RPA Dental time and time again.We use them for everything because we know if we need after-care service, no one is quite as efficient and helpful.” To discuss your requirements or for a little advice from the experts, call RPA Dental on 08000 933 975, or visit our brand new equipment website, www.rpadental.net.