Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsSeptember 10-16, 2012United Kingdom Edition UCL Eastman Training in Restorative Dental Practice: “fundamentally changed my ability” Dr Alistair Bunting is an associate dentist at Balmoral Lodge in Dorset. He completed his MSc in Restorative Dental Practice at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in December 2011. “I decided to undertake the Restorative Dental Practice programme at the Eastman to improve my clinical practice, theory and learn the latest techniques,” says Dr Bunting. The superb facilities at the Eastman gave us everything we needed. “The first year was comprehensive, giving a good broad base of knowledge, both practical and theoretical. The second and third years were reassuringly more in-depth. The final year required writing a dissertation, which fundamentally changed my ability to critically appraise published material. As a result, my patients receive a better service. The quality of my work is of a much higher standard and I have greater confidence in providing predictable, comprehensive treatment plans.” For further information, please contact Victoria Banks, Programme Administrator, on 020 7905 1251, email v.banks@ucl.ac.uk or visit www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/cpd Minimally InvasiveTooth Straightening Treatment:The Inman Aligner The Inman Aligner is a minimally invasive appliance that straightens anterior teeth safely and in as little as 6-16 weeks. Many professionals are undergoing the training courses from Straight Talk Seminars in order to expand their treatment range, and offer the service their patients expect. Dr Amitis Rajabzadeh is the principal dentist of Image Dental Clinic, and has been using the Inman Aligner for about a year. “I am always very keen on learning new skills and developing my knowledge of the profession. In the current market, all dentists are trying to provide services that distinguish them from others. “I heard about the course from Straight Talk Seminars from a colleague of mine, and decided to attend as tooth straightening is a very popular treatment for patients.The Inman Aligner is a good treatment option for straightening anterior teeth, and more affordable than other similar appliances.” For more information on Inman Aligner training please visit www.inmanaligner.com or phone 0845 366 5477 Advanced Digital Sensor Technology from Schick Schick CDR Elite, from Clark Dental, is one of the world’s leading digital radiograph systems, producing incredibly high-quality images to meet the diagnostic needs of every clinician. The modular system is designed so that it can be upgraded to include future improvements in technology, future- proofing your investment and making sure you will never be left behind in terms of the patient care you can provide. To expand upon the market-leading Schick platform, Clark Dental now offers Schick WiFi – a new communications platform designed to add portable functionality to the highly versatile Schick system. Schick WiFi brings a new level of freedom and flexibility to dental digital radiography. With no cumbersome sensor-to-computer cable to get in the way, Schick WiFi gives clinicians complete 360-degree chair-side mobility, unhindered by trailing wires and other unnecessary complications. As one of the UK’s leading dental equipment suppliers Clark Dental is a name that has long been associated with excellence in all its operations. For more information call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email info@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk Spry Toothpaste with xylitol – for excellent caries prevention Help keep dental caries at bay with Spry Toothpaste – a highly effective dentifrice rich in all-natural xylitol. Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that is proven to be a powerful tool in the fight against tooth decay.Thanks to its unique chemical composition, xylitol is unfavourable to the metabolism of plaque bacteria, reducing their ability to proliferate and adhere. This makes xylitol an excellent tool in the fight against dental caries Available in a range of flavours including coolmint, peppermint and cinnamon, Spry Toothpastes (with xylitol) are a great addition to any oral hygiene regime, and will help your patients enjoy a healthier smile, fresher breath, and a cleaner mouth. For best results patients are recommended to follow bushing with Spry Oral Rinse, also with all-natural xylitol for optimum effect. For further information contact Anyone 4 Tea Ltd on 01428 652131, Or visit www.anyone4tea.com NobelActiveTM from Nobel Biocare: “versatility in all types of bone” Dr Alistair S Imam BDS, FDS (RCS) is an Associate Dentist at Pendragon Health, a highly respected dental and medical practice in Central London. “After placing implants for 12 years, I have recently started placing NobelActiveTM implants,”says Dr Imam.“It is a unique implant that performs like no other major implant system, and the versatility that it has in all types of bone is unparalleled. “NobelActiveTM has a different feel and technique from any other implant, and the way it can change the direction of the osteotomy is incredible allowing for an optimal prosthetic position and high initial stability. Both the micro and macroscopic design features of this implant are cutting-edge, and it comes with the backing of a pioneering company for implant dentistry. “It is an implant that I can see myself growing with.” For more information on Nobel Biocare please call 0208 756 3300, or visit www.nobelbiocare.com Powerfloss meets the growing demand for irrigation Portable, battery free and cost- effective, the Powerfloss from Oraldent is set to take the market by storm as interest in water jet dental irrigators grows. “Irrigation is now recognised as an essential part of our hygiene regime, especially for patients who have implants or crowns, for example,” says Powerfloss inventor Dr Roy Sennett, who jointly developed the product with engineer Bernard Sinclair. “It gets into areas where normal floss and dental picks can’t.” The Powerfloss directs water at high pressure in single spurts, giving excellent control to users who find it easy to clean under bridges, braces and other devices they could not reach with conventional floss. Powered by a pump that is primed manually, the Powerfloss requires no battery or other power source. It consists of a removable reservoir component and a nozzle that can be stored inside the reservoir to make it easier to carry or pack. The Powerfloss is available now with a recommended retail price of £14.99. Waterpik Water Flosser “easier and quicker than flossing” Cristina De Rossi, manager of a busy Dental Practice in Central London, has had a very positive experience using the Waterpik Cordless Plus Water Flosser. “I have always found it quite difficult to floss between my back teeth” she says, “but the Waterpik® Cordless Plus helps to reach difficult areas, especially around wisdom teeth. It also helps when your teeth are quite tight together and there seems to not be much space left for normal floss.” Ms De Rossi has also found that the Cordless Plus saves her a lot of time and effort compared to manual flossing. “It works very well. After normal flossing you always have to rinse to remove the plaque and debris dislodged but with the Waterpik® Cordless Plus you do both in one go. All in all, I have found it easier and quicker than flossing.” 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 across the UK. EndoCare – committed to Endodontics, dedicated to care At EndoCare, we’re dedicated to treating dental pain in all its forms. Our team of Specialist Endodontists are all experts in their field and are fully committed to providing outstanding levels of care and support. At EndoCare we particularly excel in treating anxious or nervous patients, and will look after your patients every step of the way. Thanks to our level of expertise in the field of root canal treatment and dental pain, we are more than happy to take referrals for challenging issues such as hot pulp, re-treatment, and remedial surgery.Inallcases,referringpracticescanbeassuredourprimaryconsiderations are always for patient’s wellbeing, and wherever possible, the preservation of the original tooth. To learn more about how we can become an important extra member of your dental team, contact EndoCare today! For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999 or visit www.endocare.co.uk Cost-Effective Teeth Whitening from WhiteWash WhiteWash Professional Whitening Strips provide a new option for the UK dental market bringing cost effective whitening to your patients. WhiteWash Professional Whitening Strips are mouldable plastic strips coatedintheoptimumamountofwhiteninggeltosimply,safelyandeffectively whiten teeth. With a unique gentle whitening formula that helps to limit tooth sensitivity,WhiteWash ProfessionalWhitening Strips are designed to follow the contour of teeth, enabling users to safely and comfortably achieve whiter teeth by applying the strips for 60+ minutes once a day for 14 days. Formulated by a group of UK dentists WhiteWash Professional Whitening Strips use a patented formula, and feature advanced seal strips with non- slip technology for maximum comfort and safety. Each pack of WhiteWash Professional Whitening Strips contains enough strips for 14 applications (14 upper strips, 14 lower strips). To learn more about the technology that’s taken the USA by storm, contact WhiteWash today. Formoreinformationcall08446869150,emailinfo@whitewashlaboratories. com, or visit www.whitewashlaboratories.com Man of the moment This year Zaki Kanaan was awarded UK Dentist of the Year in the Dental Awards and voted second in Private Dentistry’s ‘Elite Twenty’ dentists in the country. And this week Zaki was officially appointed as Philips’Dental Adviser. Zaki qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1996 and achieved a Master’s Degree from the GKT Dental Institute in 2001. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry as Vice-President and Scientific Director. He is also an editorial consultant for Dental Implant Summaries and is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology. He will be acting as a spokesperson for Philips and presenting on behalf of the company as well as authoring articles and providing his expert opinion in the press, via webcasts and live webchats, on the Company website and in social media Zaki’s first public appearance since his appointment will be on at the BDTA Dental Showcase in October. To meet Zaki Kanaan at the BDTA please visit the Phillips stand K16, if you can’t attend the show, visit www.sonicare.co.uk/d or www.philipsoralhealthcare. com. You can also preregister for talks on the Philips stand by calling 0800 032 3005 or 0800 0567 222 For more information about Zaki Kanaan, please visit www.K2dental.co.uk Dining out with dentures! The makers of Poligrip® are delighted to announce the winner of a restaurant meal for two in the Poligrip Support Kit 2011/2012 prize draw is a patient ofYork House dental practice, Chesham. The prize draw was open to all patients receiving a Poligrip Denture Support Kit. These support kits include top tips, advice and information to help denture wearers adjust to their new teeth, a denture bath and brush, and a money off coupon for any product in the Poligrip range. Support Kits are available free of charge to dental surgeries, clinics and labs, and can be requested by calling 0845 600 0441. The makers of Poligrip produce products for denture wearers, including denture fixatives to help block food particles getting trapped between the denture and the gum, making denture wearing more comfortable, and denture cleansers to help maintain good oral hygiene. Diamonds are forever Dental Sky supply a wide range of top branded burs including their own Dental Advisor™ ++++½ rated R&S Diamond Burs. Dental Sky is now offering you a chance to collect Diamond Points on your bur purchases to exchange for High Street vouchers in time for Christmas. Purchase any bur from the current Dental Sky catalogue between 1st June and 30th November you will receive one Diamond Point. At the end of the programme your points will be added up and converted into shopping vouchers which you will receive in time for your Christmas shopping. Each point is worth five pence. You get to make your choice from Marks & Spencer, John Lewis (which includes Waitrose), Sainsbury’s or Love2Shop (redeemable in over 20,000 retail stores across the UK). How great is that? So make sure you register with your Account Manager on 0800 294 4700 or via their website www.dentalsky.com and start saving your Diamond Points now.