Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsSeptember 3-9, 2012United Kingdom Edition Fixodent further improves lives of denture wearers 9 August 2012, Fixodent launches Dual Protection; it offers users an improved quality of life for denture wearers, sealing out five times more food particles compared to no adhesive, so that patients can continue to eat whatever foods they like. Its formulation inhibits the build-up of plaque, prevents denture soreness and reduces the incidence of oral malodour, keeping breath fresh for up to eight hours. It provides strong lasting hold for up to 13 hours. To support the dental profession Fixodent has produced information leaflets to share with the denture wearers, it offers practical advice on concerns such as eating and speaking, as well as tips on how to remove and care for dentures. This information is available to professionals free of charge from your Fixodent representative. If you don’t know who your representative is to obtain the leaflets please call the helpline on 0870 242 1850. Alternatively, you can order them directly from the website www.dentalcare.com. Liverpool Dental Hospital Twenty two treatment stations, including purpose built cabinetry systems, have recently been installed in the Paediatric Orthodontic Unit of Liverpool Dental Hospital. The project, won by Paterson Health Group was completed in just six weeks from order to delivery and under budget, a remarkable achievement in such a tight timescale. The hospital which is part of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHSTrust, wanted to make the most of the space available.The Paterson team recommended the Cleo II from Takara Belmont with its folding knee break chair and small footprint as the optimum chair solution for the project. Stuart Paterson, Managing Director of Paterson Health Group was delighted to be awarded the contract, which is the company’s first with the hospital. “Our clinic and cabinetry design provides the perfect solution for a busy teaching hospital. We were able to deliver the project in demanding timescales and we are all thrilled with the results.”The Cleo II was the Trust’s first choice. Lisa Marginier the Dental Hospitals’Associate Directorate Manager, who was in charge of the project, commented “Reliability, flexibility of use and ease of servicing were all major factors in our decision. The folding knee break chair is perfect for use in a paediatrics unit as it is less intimidating for children and allows the consultants to literally talk ‘face to face’ which can be particularly helpful in reassuring nervous patients.” For more information on how a Takara Belmont chair might be the right choice for your practice please call 020 7515 0333. MC Repairs Ltd MC Repairs Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The new website now gives a full insight to our repair services on offer and also launches our new online shop. Repair packs can be ordered easily for any customers requiring them for repairs or freepost address labels can be printed for those in a hurry to send off repairs. The shop will enable customers to be able to order quickly and efficiently new hand pieces, motors, couplings, lubrication and much more. The new shop will be regularly updated to keep the best prices available to the customer on display at all times. Please use the following code for an additional 10 per cent discount on our already great prices – WEB01. For more information call 01253 404774 or visit www.mcrepairs.co.uk also follow us on twitter @MCRepairsLtd 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 Pioneering education and innovation being showcased at the BDTA Visitors to the BDTA Dental Showcase between 4-6 October are being offered the chance to gain CPD for attending lectures on the Philips’ stand. An education lecture theatre is being erected on Stand K16 and underlines the Company’s commitment to perpetual learning. Stand speakers include Professor Damien Walmsley and Zaki Kanaan. Lighting up the Philips stand for the first time will be the Company’s new Zoom WhiteSpeed, a light-activated tooth whitening system with a variable range of intensity settings which enables dentists to make adjustments for patients who may experience transient sensitivity during the whitening process. Delegates are also being encouraged to try two of Philips’ latest innovations for themselves in brushing booths on the stand. The multi award winning Sonicare AirFloss and the Sonicare DiamondClean will be on show. Philips is also a pionoeer in non-invasive ventilation and a global leader in the respiratory medical device market with its ventilatory support systems. For the first time a product from an aligned sector of the Philips’stable will be debuted at a dental show in the UK. For more information visit the Phillips stand K16, or visit www.sonicare.com or www.philipsoralhealthcare.com.You can also preregister for talks on the Philips stand by calling 0800 032 3005 or 0800 0567 222 Part-funding released for UMD professional dental business management course in London and Leeds UMD Professional has announced that dentists and senior practice managers can benefit from part-funding towards their ILM dental business management course which starts in London, and, for the first time, Leeds in the early autumn. This unique course, which leads to the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management, offers a blend of practical workshops, webinars and one to one management mentoring, and provides 90 hours of verifiable CPD. The part-funding, which is available for a limited period, contributes £1,200 towards the course fees, and a second delegate from the same practice can attend the course for half price. Fiona Stuart-Wilson, Director of UMD Professional said, ‘We are very pleased to have secured this funding for what is one of the most comprehensive business management courses available in dentistry, at a time when investment in training is under pressure in many practices. In these challenging economic times, sound strategic management is crucial for long-term business success, and previous delegates tell us that this course has been of enormous practical help in ensuring that their practices thrive.’ GC Announces G-aenial Composite Courses in Belgium As GC value training so highly, the company has invested heavily and is delighted to announce a series of courses for the remainder of 2012 that will be taking place at the GC Campus – meeting and education centre based at the European headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. GC has recently launched an improved composite system with G-aenial. The hands- on training courses have been designed for dentists to learn how to place the very best composite using a combination of materials. After analysing the structure of the surrounding teeth, simple steps are used to create the perfect restoration using G-aenial. For more advanced users there is an additional course that adopts a theoretical and practical approach to this most sophisticated direct composite system. Spaces on these 2-day courses are limited for maximum personalisation. To register your interest please contact GC UK Ltd on 01908 218999. Hurry as places are limited! 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. New generation of 3D CBCT The first UK R100 was installed at Parkdale Dental Clinic in WolverhamptoninMay. DrJonathan Pugh enthused: “The ability to undertake 3D scans in-house speeds up the treatment planning process, and avoids the expense and inconvenience of sending patients elsewhere. I believe this investment will more than pay for itself in higher acceptance rates for treatment plans.” Capturing posterior dentition missed by an 80mm diameter field of view (FOV), the R100 field includes relevant anatomy equivalent to a 100mm cylindrical scan. The Morita Veraviewepocs 3D R100 won the Innovations Award at this year’s Clinical Innovations Conference in London. A panel of eminent dentists and members of journal editorial boards decided that this breakthrough had ‘powerful implications for enhanced patient safety’. Their verdict was that the R100 was ‘an amazing development’. Jonathan Pugh found the interactive panoramic and bi-directional scout positioning particularly useful when imaging modes Built in Japan by J Morita Manufacturing Corporation, Morita cone beam CT scanners provide world-renowned image quality. For your FREE demonstration call 0845 388 3380 or email: info@morita-uk.com New Alginate Mixer from Qudent Qudent have introduced a new alginate mixer to their product range. The Pulsar MX300 alginate mixer features a modern, button less touch design with a lightweight metal casing making it more resistant. The powerful motor is capable of reaching a maximum of 3,600rpm and creates a smooth bubble free mix in under 15 seconds. The MX300’s memory settings (eight, 10 & 12 seconds) make it easy to use and ensure a good quality mixture. The Pulsar MX300 comes complete with four mixing cups, spatula and magnetic mixing pot The unit is competitively priced and is currently on special offer at £700.00 + VAT (RRP £875.00). If you require any more information on our Alginate mixers, please contact Qudent on 01903 211737, or visit www.qudent.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. Kemdent Hat Trick! Craig Mayoh, General Manager at Kemdent beat over 20 golfers to win the BDTA Golf Tournament 2012 at the Foxhills Golf Club Surrey. Craig has competed in this tournament for the last six years but he has never been lucky enough to win. His father Graham Mayoh, had won the BDTA golf trophy in 2010 & 2011. Craig completed a Mayoh hat-trick and collected the prize for longest drive! Well done to everyone who took part! For further information on kemdent products visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk