Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

19Perio TribuneFebruary 25- March 3, 2013United Kingdom Edition Contra angle range offers: • Attractive new design • Versions with and without light available • Thermo washer disinfectable and sterilizable • 2 year warranty • Data matrix code for traceability HG-43 A 1:1 WG-56 A 1:1 WG-66 A 2:1 Some Things You can Rely On!Synea Fusion - A synthesis of design, technology and value WG-99 A 1:5 Now Only £299 Now Only £350 Now Only £525 Now Only £475 Special Prices on Top Quality Non-Optic Handpieces Whatever happens: With W&H equipment you are always prepared. Excellent quality at unbelievably low prices Non-optic slow speed handpieces without spray WE-56 1:1 Contra angle WE-66 4:1 Speed reducing HE-43 1:1 Straight handpiece Now Only £136 Now Only £175 Now Only £125 Prices shown are subject to VAT. Offers valid from 1st January 2013 to 31st March 2013 and are available for dental professionals residing in the UK and Ireland only. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Terms and Conditions apply. E & O E. ISO 9001:2008 Certificate No. FS 36436 wh.com WINTER OFFERS 2013 1st January - 31st March 2013 FREE 14 day trials available at wh.com For information call 01727 874990 Top Quality OpticTurbines only £425 AT W&H PEOPLE HAVE PRIORITY mouth is a common side ef- fect for the majority of these medicines. Patients who lack adequate saliva production are more likely to develop in- fections in the mouth, sores, caries and have difficulty in eating and speaking – again, having a negative effect on social interaction and nutri- tional intake. Healthcare providers can help their elderly patients by asking about their daily oral care habits and recommend- ing hygiene methods to suit their lifestyle. Brushing twice a day with a fluoride tooth- paste supported by interdental cleaning may be the mantra of the day, however older pa- tients may lack the necessary dexterity to operate products such as dental floss. By add- ing an antiseptic mouthwash to their daily oral care, on the other hand, most patients can easily clear more food debris and reduce bacteria in the mouth, helping to prevent gum disease and caries. However not all mouth- washes are the same. Many still contain alcohol as a key ingredient, which can irritate oral tissues and cause a dry mouth – clearly an unsuitable product both for xerostomic patients and those with sensi- tive mouths. In addition there remains concern regarding the link between alcohol and oral cancer. Chlorhexidine (CHX)- based mouthwashes offer patients reassurance simply because they are so effective. CHX is the ‘gold standard’ of active ingredients, scien- tifically proving its superior- ity in controlling bleeding, in- flammation and sub-gingival plaque over other antimi- crobial agents. Research has shown that elderly patients using mouthwash contain- ing 0.12 per cent CHX expe- rienced improved oral health even if they only rinsed once a week. Unfortunately, chlorhex- idine isn’t without its flaws. It has been well documented that many patients using CHX products experience side ef- fects such as altered taste perception and staining of the teeth, gums and tongue; lead- ing to issues with patient com- pliance. To remedy this, oral healthcare experts have gone to great pains to develop hy- giene solutions that patients are happy to use. Optimum oral health de- pends upon the successful cleaning of teeth, gums, oral mucosa and dentures; and this must be encouraged amongst our older patients to ensure their remaining years are con- tented ones. Whether by infir- mity or illness, elderly people require more user-friendly oral hygiene products and there is no doubt that mouth- wash is straightforward for most individuals to use and, if it is a CHX-based solution, offers considerable protection and guarantees results. DT About the author Following his de- gree in biochemis- try, Howard’s early career was in the pharmaceutical industry, where he worked for a num- ber of the large m u l t i n a t i o n a l s before becoming was CEO of Merck for 11 years. After leaving Merck, Howard set up his own company Britannia Health Products. Britannia Health Products developed and launched the world’s first Even- ing Primrose Oil product (Efamol), which became market leader and re- ally established the market for health supplements. Subsequently, How- ard introduced Imedeen, a natural product for preventing wrinkles and damage to the skin caused by free radicals and ultra violet light which received tremendous press coverage as a breakthrough in the prevention of premature skin ageing when it was launched. Since 1980, Howard has worked with many research groups developing “natural remedies” and has been involved with many health- related organizations. He set up his own nutritional supplement compa- nies for the human and veterinary markets and also has been director of a number of biotechnology start- up companies in the Cambridge area. Until recently, his principle activity was as Chairman of Life Plus Europe, a successful multi-level market- ing company supplying nutritional products on a personal import basis throughout Europe. In January 2001, he sold that business to the US affili- ate and is now taking a much more active role in the management and product development of Oraldent Ltd. Howard is focusing on develop- ing a range of natural products for the dental market. The dental mar- ket in terms of product development has been neglected by companies, yet over 90% of the population has some form of gum disease and suffer from minor to severe discomfort. Contact information For more information, please call 01480 862084, email info@curaprox.co.uk, or visit www.curaprox.co.uk