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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsNovember 19-25, 2012United Kingdom Edition Endodontic referrals – believe in something better At EndoCare, we believe in something better. Our team of Specialist Endodontists are all highly qualified and passionate about providing excellent standards of treatment to all our patients. Because we focus exclusively on Endodontics, all our practices are equipped to the highest standard to deal with even the most complex of cases. By its very nature, Endodontic treatment can be a stressful, yet slow and laborious procedure, which can hugely disrupt your daily schedule due to the often-urgent nature of the work. By referring to EndoCare you can ensure that your time-management is optimised, while beingfullyassuredthatyourpatientwillreceiveimmediatecareandcanexpect the very best results. We value our referring practices extremely highly, and always ensure you are kept up to date through every stage of the treatment process. We will also recommend any necessary follow-up treatments and will happily discuss cases, offer help and give advice on all aspects of Endodontics and patient care. Refer your patients to EndoCare today to find out for yourself why we are one of the most trusted names in Endodontics. For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999 or visit www.endocare.co.uk GC FujiTEMP LT the first paste-paste glass- ionomer provisional luting cement GC Fuji TEMP LT is especially designed for long-term temporary cementation.Thanks to its balanced formulation, it is very convenient during application and provides a stable retention. GC Fuji TEMP LT, all you need in temporary cement • Pleasant handling • no-runny consistency with low film thickness • easy to remove excess • Reliable retention • Long term security • No negative influence on final adhesive cementation • Secure retrievability • Safe removal of the restoration whenever needed • Easy clean up These advantages combined with the safety offered by glass ionomers make it the ideal choice for long-term temporary cementation of all types of all-ceramic, resin, acrylic and metal-based crowns and bridges, including try-on cementation of long-span prosthetic appliances. For further information please contact GC UK on (0044) 1908 218999 or e-mail info@uk.gceurope.com iChiropro: a Revolution in Implant Motor Design The iChiropro by Bien-Air is a revolutionary physiodispenser, controlled from an iPad. Simple to use, the intuitive, ergonomic application ensures significant time savings during operations. Available free from the Apple App Store, the iChiropro application opens up numerous avenues in terms of customisation options. In future, new innovative functions will be introduced to guarantee users a simple and ergonomic experience. Its CA 20:1 L Micro-Series contra-angle handpiece is equipped with an internal irrigation system for greater comfort with one of the smallest heads of any implant handpiece on the market. Fitted with an exclusive double optical glass rod system ensures uniform lighting of the operative field even at very low speeds. A Kirschner Meyer version of the CA20:1 is also available. New for iChiropro is the more powerful MXi Micromotor with lifetime- lubricated ceramic ball bearings to ensure an exceptional service life, with no maintenance required. Claim your FREE iPad 2 with every purchase of every iChiropro complete with CA20:1 L Contra-angle. For more details or an in-surgery demonstration, please contact Bien-Air UK Ltd. Arundel House, Whitworth Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL. Tel 01293 550200 email: ba-uk@bienair.com On the road to better aesthetics with Kerr Kerr, the leading manufacturer of products such as OptiBond, NX3, AlgiNot and SonicFill, is delighted to be on the road with its first ever aesthetics roadshow. Starting on 17 November in Cardiff with internationally renowned speaker Chris Orr, the roadshow allows participants to hear, see and perform various aesthetic techniques to achieve the best results. Topics to be covered include impressions, bonding, composite, cementation and luting. Chris is one of the UK’s most prominent cosmetic dentists, practising cosmetic and restorative dentistryinhismultidisciplinaryclinicincentralLondon.Chrisisattheforefront of aesthetic dentistry and currently he is an Accredited Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Certified Member of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Chairman of the judging panel for the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, the UK dental industry’s aesthetic awards programme. Over the coming months, Chris will be followed by leading lights David Winkler, Irfan Ahmad, Trevor Burke and Ron Jackson. Kerr is offering readers a special discount; simply quote ‘GGC’ and pay only £80 instead of £199! What’s more, delegates will earn 8 hours of verifiable CPD. To find out when the roadshow is coming to a town near you and to book your place, please email sales@conferenceshop.com or call the Conference Shop on 0845 873 6299. Nobel Biocare New Launch: iPad®–Operated OsseoCare™ Pro Drill Motor A world leader in innovation, Nobel Biocare is delighted to reveal its latest launch: OsseoCare™ Pro – the first drill motor to be operated by an iPad®.The free OsseoCare™ Pro app enables clinicians to plan the treatment sequence prior to surgery, is customisable and comes packed with safety features such as guided drilling protocols. With multiple-user log-ins, treatment data can be shared with colleagues quickly and conveniently. Unique and easy-to-use, OsseoCare™ Pro LED handpiece can effortlessly access areas of limited space and has one of the lightest and most powerful motors on the market. Keeping patient safety at the forefront, the device also has ample and stable lighting during surgery as well as optimal cooling. Speed, torque, irrigation flow and light intensity can all be controlled and modified through the app, which also offers a built-in recording and exporting function. New app features and functions will be added and updated regularly to provide users with improvements as well as enhancing the performance of the system. OsseoCare™ Pro is the next generation drill motor, enhancing surgical planning, treatment flow and patient safety. For more information contact Nobel Biocare on 0208 756 3300 or visit www.nobelbiocare.com Carl Zeiss dental microscopes –“a complete game changer” Carl Zeiss manufactures some of the world’s leading magnification and illumination systems. With Carl Zeiss technology clinicians are able to achieve complete visualisation of the treatment site, with clear, crisp images improving both the quality both of the diagnosis, and the treatment they can offer their patients. Dr Matthew Perkins of Modus Advanced Dental Clinic says: “I have been using the Carl Zeiss dental microscope routinely in my periodontal practice for a year now and can honestly say that it has been a complete game changer. The illumination and vision it provides have allowed me to take many aspects of my work to another level. Periodontal plastic surgery and regeneration cases are now much easier to perform through smaller flaps, meaning that patients experience less post-operative discomfort and outcomes are improved.” Carl Zeiss dental microscopes are available exclusively from Nuview in the UK. To learn more about how your practice can benefit from Carl Zeiss technology, contact the Nuview team today. For more information please call Nuview on 01453 872266, email info@ nuview-ltd.com or visit www.nuview.com A fragrance to suit your mood! PracticeSafe 100 hard surface disinfectant wipes are now available in 4 fragrances. Natural, fruit, flower and lemon! A fragrance to suit your mood. Buy 200 wipes before the end of November for only £2.40 + VAT(100 tub/100 refill). PracticeSafe 100 Economy wipes should be used with confidence to decontaminate non-sensitive surfaces and equipment in treatment areas and decontamination areas. Surfaces in toilets and waiting areas should not be forgotten. These fragranced wipes are excellent for areas like these. PracticeSafe 100 economy wipes have a sheet size of 185mm x 135mm providing customers with a high quality, value for money product. They comply with the newly reclassified EC regulations regarding the disinfection of medical devices, and carry their CE mark with pride! PracticeSafe disinfectant wipes are bactericidal including MRSA, tuberculocidal, fungicidal, virus inactivating(includingHBV/HIV,BVDV/HCV/Vaccinia-viruses). For information on the full range of Kemdent disinfectants, ChairSafe, PracticeSafe, PracticeSafe Soak and InstrumentSafe visit the Kemdent website www.kemdent.co.uk For further information on special offers or to place orders call Helen on 01793 770256 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk A Sensodyne success story The winner of the 2012 toothpaste Product of the Year award* just keeps on growing! The Sensodyne Repair & Protect range now makes up over 28% of the UK sensitive toothpaste market**.1 Growth has been rapid – recent data shows that Sensodyne Repair & Protect has grown by over 50% in the last year**.1 Sensodyne Repair & Protect – now also available in Whitening and Extra Fresh variants – contains NovaMin®, which builds a layer over exposed dentine relieve dentine hypersensitivity.2-4 For more information on dentine hypersensitivity and Sensodyne Repair & Protect, or to request trial-sized product packs for your practice, visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk. * Winner Toothpaste Category. Survey of 9,063 people by TNS ** value share Immediate Implant Placement Dr Stefan Paul at The Dentistry Show 2013 As the fastest growing dental show in the UK, The Dentistry Show has become a well-established event on the dental calendar. Catering for All That Dentistry Demands, a combination of world-class lecturers, hands-on workshops and live surgeries will be presented. From Switzerland, Dr Stefan Paul has extensive experience in Implantology, as well as Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. He will be speaking on“Immediate Implant Placement: Treatment at risk or taking aesthetic advantage?” at the next year’s show, as part of the Aesthetic Dentist Conference Stream. “I was recently approached by The Dentistry Show organisers to speak at the 2013 event, and was delighted to accept,” he says. “Immediate implant placement is already increasing in popularity worldwide, because it is such an effective procedure when carried out correctly, and I wish to encourage this growth. “I will be giving a step-by-step explanation with details of the correct technique during my lecture, discussing all the possible indications and contra-indications. I will also make it a focus of my lecture to help practitioners minimise the risks and ensure the technique they use is safe and successful for the patient.”The next show will be held on 1st and 2nd March 2013 at NEC Birmingham. For more information, please visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk, call 020 7348 5269 or email dentistry@closerstillmedia.com Optimal Functionality and Comfort from Tavom Exceptional skills and fundamental values set Tavom apart as one of the market’s leading dental cabinetry manufacturers. Working in partnership with the highly experienced RPA Dental, Tavom design and create new dental practices beyond all expectations. Available in a range of materials and colours, the different product ranges fromTavom are customised to cater to the needs of all areas of the practice, from the reception area to surgery rooms. Innovative storage solutions also allow you to maximise the use of the space available, ensuring optimal functionality while promoting a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. For quality conscious professionals who are looking for a new practice design, look no further than Tavom. For more information call Tavom UK on 0870 752 1121 or visit the Tavom website www.tavomuk.com, For RPA Dental on 08000 933975, or visit www.rpadental.net Impeccable Service from United Smile Centres At United Smile Centres, we specialise in providing “Fixed Teeth in a Day” – the revolutionary implant procedure that offers the closest solution to natural teeth. By referring to us, you can be sure your patients will be in the best hands possible. Our dental surgeons are among the leading names in their field, and we offer some of the highest treatment success rates in the whole of Europe. Nicos had been suffering with his teeth for many years, and received upper and lower arches of fixed teeth, all in a single day. “The treatment I received at United Smile Centres was fantastic – very good indeed.The service was impeccable, and the team were all very kind and helpful to me. “Now I have my new set of teeth I can eat everything. I can bite on an apple, a baguette, a steak – everything! I really am very pleased.The treatment was worth every penny!” For more information call United Smile Centres on 0800 8 49 49 59, email info@ unitedsmilecentres.co.uk, or visit www.unitedsmilecentres.co.uk Waterpik International, Inc. Supports Scientific Study with the BSDHT Conference 2012 Poster Exhibition Waterpik International, Inc, provider of the Waterpik® Water Flosser, is delighted with the success of this year’s poster competition and exhibition at the BSDHT Oral Health Conference and Exhibition 2012. “The success of the collaborative partnership between Waterpik and BSDHT has this year seen the poster competition welcome again an increased number of entrants,” says Julie Rosse, President of BSDHT. “This is indeed a step in the right direction in recognising the invaluable contribution that UK dental hygienists and hygienist-therapists make into the world of dental research.” Waterpik International, Inc. is dedicated to performing clinical research that offersdentalprofessionalstheopportunitytomakeinformedtreatmentchoices and recommendations. Delegates at the BSDHT Oral Health Conference were able to visit the Waterpik International, Inc. stand and discover more about clinically proven products such as the Waterpik® Water Flosser, the Sensonic® Professional Plus sonic toothbrush and Waterpik® Complete Care. For more information please speak to your wholesaler or visit www.waterpik. co.uk. Waterpik® products are widely available in Boots stores and selected Lloyds Pharmacies.