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29Industry NewsJune 4-10, 2012United Kingdom Edition BKH prepares for the journey ahead with new business development manager Karl Taylor-Knight has joined the BKH Group of Companies in the role of Business Development Manager. He joined the dental corporate on 26th May 2012 and is primarily responsible for acquisitions and integrations as the business continues to grow and evolve. “My career in dentistry started as a trainee nurse, which soon progressed into management,”says Karl.“I have a been exposed to most sectors in dentistry, from a single handed NHS practice to first class dentistry in Harley Street, and most recently working for the largest dental corporate in Europe.” Karl is delighted with his new appointment at BKH, saying, “My passion is people… get the people right and the profit will follow! This is a core value of BKH and I look forward to the journey!” 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 Want to stay in touch with the Barrow Kwong Hing Group? Connect with us here Facebook: www.facebook.com/bkhgroup; YouTube: www.youtube.com/BarrowKwongHing: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ company/barrow-kwong-hing-group: Twitter: Chris Barrow @ChrisBKH, Dr Al Kwong Hingv@AlanBKH Carestream Dental CS 7600 short-listed for major new award Carestream Dental is pleased to announce its pioneering CS 7600 Digital Imaging Plate System was recently short-listed for the Clinical Innovation Award. The award, which was launched at this year’s Clinical Innovations Conference, is designed to showcase some of the most innovative and effective products on the market. The judging panel included a number of well-respected dentists, as well as members of journal editorial boards. Judges were keen to compliment the CS 7600 for its unique ability to store patient information directly on the plate, which is of great benefit to busy practices. Judges also praised the CS 7600’s innovative“Scan & Go”technology, exclusive to the CS 7600 system. With experience providing industry-leading imaging systems and practice management solutions across the globe, Carestream Dental’s products are used by 7 out of 10 practitioners to deliver exceptional patient care. Recognition by the CIC Innovation Award judging panel is yet further proof of Carestream Dental’s continued commitment to innovation and success. For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk Carestream Dental and CIC 2012: Keeping clinicians at the forefront of dentistry Carestream Dental was a proud sponsor of the ninth annual Clinical Innovations Conference (CIC) on the 18th – 19th May 2012. Held at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel and ConferenceCentreinLondon’sKensington,thedynamiceventcelebratedallthat is progressive and pioneering, and Carestream Dental was a fitting participant. With a broad portfolio of products and services to deliver exceptional patient care, the Carestream Dental stand was a popular destination for delegates. Solutions on display included CS R4 Clinical+ practice management software, which behaves as the hub of the practice, simplifying and speeding routine tasks and communication throughout the practice. For innovative imaging systems, delegates discovered the CS 9300 all-in-one extraoral imaging system, which offers the widest range of clinical applications on the market. Also on show was the CS 7600 intraoral imaging plate system with its fully automated and secure x-ray workflow. A leading conference attracts leading providers, and the cutting edge technology from Carestream Dental brings practices to the forefront of dentistry. From enhanced diagnostic capability to a streamlined workflow, these solutions ensure that patients experience nothing less than the best possible care. For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www. carestreamdental.co.uk The Dental Directory supports the Clinical Innovations Conference The Dental Directory was pleased to be a sponsor of the Clinical Innovations Conference 2012, which took place on 18th and 19th May at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel & Conference Centre in London’s Kensington. Now in its ninth year, Clinical Innovations has become one of the leading events in the aesthetic and restorative dentistry sector in the UK. The educational nature of the event meant it represented 14 hours of verifiable CPD. Hundreds of delegates attended to hear a panel of world class speakers presenting lectures and workshops, keeping the audience informed about global developments in dentistry. Speakers included Professor Nasser Barghi, Dr Richard Kahan and Dr Nilesh Parmar. The Clinical Innovations Conference also incorporated the AOG Charity Ball, held for the third year and the first CIC Innovation Award. Delegates enjoyed the very best in food and entertainment. For more information, contact The Dental Directory on 0800 585 586, or visit www.dental-directory.co.uk. Pronamel PR – prevalence – 199w Acid wear appears to be on the rise. Tooth wear is a multifactorial condition in which Acid Wear plays a major role.1 Dental health surveys indicate that certain forms of tooth wear may be increasing in both adults2 and children.3 Reflecting the importance of the condition, tooth surface loss has been incorporated into the pilot NHS dental contract as a part of the Oral Health Assessment.4 Patients may be unaware of the risks dietary acids can pose to their teeth. Pronamel has produced a range of educational materials to help raise awareness of acid wear, including a teaching aid and patient education leaflets. Pronamel toothpaste, specifically designed to protect against the effects of acid wear, has an optimised formulation proven to re-harden acid-softened enamel.5 To request trial sized packs visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk. 1. Bartlett D et al. Int Dent J 2005; 55: 277-284. 2. Executive summary: Adult Dental Health Survey 2009. The Health and Social Care Information Centre, 2011 (Ed. I O’Sullivan). 3. Office for National Statistics. Children’s Dental Health in the United Kingdom, 2003. London: HMSO, 2005. 4. Dental Quality and Outcomes Framework, version 2. Department of Health 2011. 5. Hara AT et al. Caries Res 2009; 43: 57-63. Talking Points 2012 – another year of success for dental education Talking Points in Dentistry, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare’s (GSK) popular lecture programme, was a tremendous success this year, with over 5,000 dental healthcare professionals attending across 9 UK venues to listen to this year’s speakers, Amanda Gallie and Mark Hill. In his lecture, “Wear’s the problem in Oral Health Assessments?” Mark talked about the new dental contract, Oral Health Assessments and the need for a universally used and understood assessment for tooth wear. Amanda Gallie’s lecture, “Make TALK your business”, discussed the importance of effective patient communication in practice, and different ways in which this can be achieved. The lecture focussed in particular on the technique of motivational interviewing. If you missed this year’sTalking Points, more information on the lectures will be available online from the end of June at www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk, along with videos of the talks. Don’t forget to visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk for details of next years’event and to book your tickets in good time! Listerine joins National Smile Month campaign Listerine is proud to be a platinum sponsor of this year’s National Smile Month, which will take place between 20 May and 20 June. Organised by the British Dental Health Foundation, the National Smile Month campaign serves as the focal point for thousands of health professionals to co-ordinate events and activities across the UK to improve oral health. These events form the back-bone of the campaign and help to share the proven messages and importance of good oral health. Messages of National Smile Month include: 1. Brush teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste 2. Clean between teeth with interdental brushes or floss at least once a day 3. Use a mouthwash as part of a regular oral health routine. The Listerine Total Care range contains Listerine’s four essential oils, as well as offering various levels of fluoride and other benefits, ensuring there’s an effective adjunct to help reduce plaque bacteria and manage the biofilm in a wide range of patients. For more information about the Listerine Total Care range contact Johnson & Johnson on 0800 328 0750. A saddle for everyone Support Design have introduced a new stool to their range, the Saddle Lite Advanced through Qudent, their official distributors. The Saddle Lite Advanced features a soft padded seat with aV shape cut out at the front end along with a deeply grooved centre. These features, in combination with a supportive narrow seat, minimize uncomfortable pressure when seated during long hours. When seated, the stool recreates the natural S shape alignment of the spine, maintains lumbar curve, improves circulation to lower extremities and minimizes risk of muscular skeletal disorders. In addition to the high quality craftsmanship a five-year warranty is offered with the product. Custom colours are available if needing to match to an existing patient’s chair. With special offers available, details on this product and the full range of support design stools is available for viewing on the Qudent website www.qudent.co.uk or for full literature, please contact our sales office on 01903 211737 Introducing N’Durance Cristal Septodont is delighted to announce the launch of its newest product – N’Durance Cristal. Building upon Septodont’s innovative nano-dimertechnology,N’DuranceCristal combines beauty and science to provide clinicians with higher translucency for optimal aesthetics. N’Durance Cristal provides a unique combination of low shrinkage and high conversion, as well as being easy and fast to polish thanks to its nano-hybrid optimised filler system. N’Durance Cristal also offers ‘soft on demand’ viscosity, compatibility with all commonlyusedbondingagentsandsuperiorradiopacityforeasydifferentiation from tooth structure. N’Durance Cristal is available in seven of the most popular Vita shades plus Incisal,whichmimicsnaturalenameltranslucency,addingvitalitytorestorations. Clinically tested with an overall satisfaction rate of 87 per cent (data on file), why not experience the benefits of N’Durance Cristal for yourself? For further details, please visit www.septodont.co.uk. Sirona redesigns website and starts focusing on social media The Sirona corporate website has been given a new look and provides quick, user-friendly access to content, products and services. At the same time, Sirona is focusing more on social media networks and interactive dialogue with clients and interest groups. The corporate website of Sirona will feature a new design and even more content. All the information about the company, its products, services and offerings can be found quickly. As well as redesigning the website, Sirona has also extended its presence in social media. Sirona will intensify its corporate activities on the social media networks Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Google+. Dr Jürgen Serafin, Vice President Corporate Marketing at Sirona, explains: “Digital social networks have facilitated something which those of us from Marketing and Sales could only dream of just a few years ago: direct dialogue with users, interested dentists, dental technicians, trade partners and patients. A website which provides the users with genuine added value was a precondition for ongoing and relevant communication in social networks. We can now reach new customers in social media and intensify this dialogue through our own website.” Contact details for further information: Belfast: +44 (0) 28 9037 0702 Cork: +33 (0) 21 434 6392 Dublin: +353 (0) 1 456 5288 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 Inman Aligner training for the team with Mhari Coxon: Implementing change successfully Straight Talk Seminars are thrilled to announce that they have recently teamed up with Mhari Coxon RDH. Mhari, who was voted 5th in the Dentistry Top 50, and has 20 years’ experience in a variety of different areas having worked as a dental nurse, receptionist, oral health advisor and hygienist, and also as a highly respected speaker. Mhari will be giving free implementation lectures at all future Inman Aligner courses, motivating the team to put their dentist’s new skills into practice successfully. Her workshop will cover: • Communication with the team • Communication with patients • Change management • Costing options • Marketing strategy Straight Talk Seminars provide both hands-on and online training courses for the Inman Aligner – an innovative appliance that uses opposing forces to straighten anterior teeth quickly and safely. In such a competitive market, it is important your practice offers the widest possible range of quality treatments, but it is essential that you know how to apply changes for the best results. Gain the inspiration you and your dental team needs to effectively implement the Inman Aligner into your practice today! For more information on Straight Talk Seminars visit www.straight-talks.com or phone 0854 366 5477