Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Help your patients – ask about their medication Were you aware that your patients’ medication could be impacting on their oral health? Research shows that taking three or more drugs means there is around a 50 per cent chance of suffering from dry mouth.1 Dental Hygienist Rhiannon Jones tackled the subject of “Dry mouth and its impact” in a lecture sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare at the recent British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool. The Biotène range of products has been specifically developed for patients with dry mouth and can be recommended for daily use. Biotène Oralbalance Saliva Replacement Gel offers long lasting dry mouth relief, soothes and provides lubrication and moisture for dry mouth sufferers. For further information about GSK products and to request samples visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk Broaden your horizons with Centre for Dentistry Are you a dentist seeking to open your very first practice? Do you already have a practice of your own, but wish to shed the operational business responsibility? At Centre for Dentistry we believe we offer the most exciting opportunity for a dentist available today. Working together with our retail partner Sainsbury’s we’ve launched a completely new business model where you can own your very own practice in the heart of a busy Sainsbury’s superstore. Not only will you have the great advantage of the Sainsbury’s brand endorsing your practice, but you will also benefit from the high footfall of potential patients passing your practice each and every day. To support you in this most exciting of business ventures, we will work closely with you, managing the brand and providing operational infrastructure and support, so you can focus on what you do best. If you’d like to find out more about where we plan to open new practices, and to explore the possibility of becoming our partner, contact Centre for Dentistry today. For more information, visit www.centrefordentistry.com or email partners@centrefordentistry.com The Dental Directory – Pink Line Orthodontic products at unbeatable prices With an unrivalled stock of over 27,000 different dental products available, The Dental Directory is the UK’s largest full service dental dealer. Its range of products cater to all specialist needs, including a fantastic array of reasonably priced orthodontic products. Many of The Dental Directory’s specialist orthodontic products are featured in the Inside Ortho brochure. The brochure includes many Pink Line products, a new range of high quality orthodontic products that offer high quality at outstanding value. The Pink Line range includes items such as molar bands, archwires and bracket systems. The Dental Directory’s entire range of orthodontic products, including Pink Line, can also be found in the Orthodontic Master Product Guide which is available now! For more information, contact The Dental Directory on 0800 585 586, or visit www.dental-directory.co.uk Satisfaction Guaranteed Wearing high quality loupes and lights is one of the best ways to gain a greater degree of precision and provide patients with a superior level of treatment. Immediately, procedures will become easier and less stressful to perform. Evident, the leading supplier of loupes and lighting in the UK, supply high quality ExamVision™ loupes and lights, backed by their highly trained and experienced team, including dispensing opticians. The ONLY loupe to receive the prestigious ‘red dot Design Award’, ExamVision™ loupes come in a range of styles and magnifications (2.3x – 5x), and are lightweight, comfortable and stylish, with short well-balanced oculars even in higher magnifications. A loupes-mounted light is the perfect partner and can make a huge difference in achieving the best possible view of the mouth. Perfectly positioned between the eyes, such a system provides light in exactly the right place and direction without the need to constantly correct your position, change the angle of your mirror, or move your overhead light. For a no-obligation consultation FreeCall 0500 321111 or visit www.evident.co.uk Twitter: @evidentdental Facebook: Evident Scrub up and save money for the new year with the Grahame Gardner deal Those looking for a fresh and contemporary style in time for Spring should head to the Grahame Gardner website where they are currently able to take advantage of a very attractive offer of up to 25% discount across many scrubwear ranges. These include the stylish and sophisticated Urbane Scrubs collection, the unisex Easiephit range and the economical garments under the Scrubzone brand. Grahame Gardner aim to offer scrubwear for everyone within their portfolio. One of their most popular ranges, Urbane Scrubs represents a different approach to scrubwear, offering unrivalled comfort and intricately designed garments. With a contemporary colour palette and design detail such as contrast trims and flattering side darts, Urbane is a scrubwear collection of distinction – and now it can be yours for even less. It couldn’t be easier to get your hands on these great styles, just visit www.grahamegardner.co.uk and click on scrubs and patientwear. This offer is running until the end of February 2013. For further information on Grahame Gardner, their products and services take a look at the website or call 0116 255 6326. Visit GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) at the Dentistry Show 2013 Visit GSK at The Dentistry Show, 1st - 2nd March, Birmingham NEC, on stand B40 to find out more about brands including Corsodyl, Sensodyne, Pronamel and Poligrip. The stand will feature information about Sensodyne Repair & Protect, which is powered by NovaMin technology and delivers clinically proven relief from the pain of sensitive teeth. NovaMin helps build a layer of protection over exposed dentine tubules. The GSK team will also be available to provide samples and discuss products. To request samples of GSK products for your patients visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk CORSODYL, POLIGRIP, PRONAMEL, SENSODYNE are registered trade marks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. 100 Capsules for the price of 60 Buy 60 Diamond Rapid Set Capsules before the end of February and get 40 Diamond Rapid Set Capsules Free of Charge. Diamond Rapid Set Capsules are used to perform non- load bearing class I and II restorations, together with procedures for deciduous teeth, the sandwich technique and core build-ups. These Capsules are often used for a long term temporary because the material is extremely tough and durable. After six months it develops a compressive strength of 350MPa. It also has a high resistance to edge chipping. Diamond Rapid Set Capsules are “waterproof” with a chemical snap set that adheres to both enamel and dentine without the need for any preparation of the tooth surface or light curing. The chemical set renders the material resistant to saliva almost immediately. The possibility of any contamination from moisture is eliminated ensuring that the strength and durability of the restoration are unimpaired. To take advantage of this excellent special offer ring Helen on 01793 770090 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk Plan to Go Digital with Plandent! Looking for a high quality and reliable digital panoramic unit? Your answer lies with the Planmeca’s ProMax 3D and 2D, available exclusively from Plandent and its associates. Patient positioning is made incredibly easy with the triple laser beam system that showsthecorrectanatomicalpositioning.In3Dprograms,positioninglasersand joystick are used for fine adjustments. With full view open patient positioning there is direct visual contact, without the need for mirrors, ensuring a relaxed patient. The next big innovation from Plandent is digital impression taking with the latest 3Shape TRIOS® intraoral digital scanner. TRIOS® intraoral scanner is capable of taking an impressive three thousand 2D pictures per second, to create the final 3D digital impression based on real data, easily capturing single implant positions right though to full scans of both upper and lower jaws with full occlusal visualisation. With TRIOS® no-spray; there is no need to hold the scanner at a specific distance or angle for focus. The Smart-Touch screen with live 3D visualisation offers intuitive user-functionality with advantages for both the operator and patient. Plan for the digital age with Plandent! For further information please call Plandent on Freecall 0500 500 322. Roger Gullidge Design Roger Gullidge Design is an Architectural Design Services company that specialises in the dental sector. Offering a range of services which support the creation and development of new builds and refurbished dental practices, Roger Gullidge Design brings a comprehensive and professional approach to any project, with services ranging from design to concept feasibility. Dr. Paul Dheri, Principal Dentist at Knowle Smile Spa in Solihull says: “By liaising very closely with Solihull Council, Roger Gullidge and his team were able to sort out all of the building applications for me. Their design for the practice was just what I was looking for and after I approved it they went forward and spoke with the council to make sure it all got approved. Their service was very professional and they knew exactly what they were doing.” Roger Gullidge Design is a specialist design and project management consultancy specialising in the dental sector. Call 01278 784442 for more details or visit: www.rogergullidgedesign.com Sident Dental Systems Over 30 years experience with Sirona products With over 30 years experience of working exclusively in partnership with Sirona, to promote the world’s premier brand of high tech dental equipment and support their many loyal customers, when you buy Sirona Equipment from Sident Dental Systems you not only get the best price and exclusive Special Offers, but you also get access to the best sales support in the UK! Sirona Specialists, Sident Dental Systems offer the choice from the complete range of Sirona Treatment Centres, 2D and 3D digital and film based x-ray apparatus – including the very latest Orthophos XG 3D digital panoramic machine, their extensive range of Sirona handpieces, and auxiliary items including SiroLaser, SIROEndo and DAC sterilisation units.To support these items they offer DURR Suction and Dental Art Cabinetry, as well as other essential equipment from similarly tried and trusted manufacturers. Wherever possible potential clients are invited to visit The Courtyard, Sident’s state-of-the-art training and showroom facility in Chertsey, where they will be able see the complete product range in action. For further information call Sident Dental Systems on 01932 582900 or email j.colville@sident.co.uk Sirona Imaging systems - Best image quality at the lowest dose Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of Imaging products, including digital intra-oral, 2D panoramic and 3D imaging systems as well as digital solutions for integrated implantology. Sirona Imaging products are renowned for their superior diagnostics for all indications and their ease of use. Since the issue of dosage is becoming increasingly important, all SIRONA X-ray units are optimized to achieve the best image quality with the lowest dose. Premium Education on digital dentistry: Sirona Imaging User Days To keep dentists at the forefront, Sirona offers premium education on Digital Dentistry. The “Sirona Imaging User Days” will cover the following: Software, Exposureparameters,PatientPositioning,Casereviews,Bestcaseandexperience stories, Surgical Guides, CAD/CAM, Patient workflow. Take the chance and register for one of the following dates: March 1st, April 19th and June 7th, 2013. For more info please contact: Sirona Dental Systems 0845 071 5040 Info@sironadental.co.uk CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ILM CHARLES ELVIN PRESENTS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMAS TO DENTISTS AND PRACTICE MANAGERS AT UMD PROFESSIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY Dental practice managers and dentists from all over the UK celebrated achieving a nationally recognised management diploma with UMD Professional at an awards ceremony in London this month. More than 50 managers achieved an Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) qualification in 2012 and undeterred by the wintry weather, many of them travelled to London to receive their certificates from Charles Elvin, Chief Executive of the ILM. The managers were joined by several dentists who were also presented with their Diplomas. These included Dr Martin Delahaye who is the first dentist to achieve the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Executive Management. UMD Professional currently has grants available for their regional qualification courses. For more information, please contact Penny Parry of UMD Professional Ltd on 020 8255 2070. February 11-17, 201328 Industry News United Kingdom Edition