Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

March 25-31, 201328 Industry News United Kingdom Edition ImplaColor™Titanium-ErgoLightTitaniumImplantInstrumentsOur larger, lighter handles set the industry standard for comfort, control and tactile sensitivity, while reducing hand fatigue. ImplaColor™Titanium’s medical grade GR1 titanium tips are individually hand crafted by our employees. Our titanium instruments retain their sharp edges longer than other instruments available on the market. Our titanium instruments are designed to remove calculus from implants without damaging the implant itself.These implant instruments will not scratch or damage titanium implants. All of our instruments undergo rigorous quality inspections upheld to all ISO 13485 standards, to provide you with the most precise and longest lasting instruments on the market today.This combination of working ends is designed to complete an entire Buccal or Lingual Sextant without changing instruments; therefore increasing effciency. Caution: • For intended use by dental professionals • Inspect, clean and sterlise before each use • Recommended steam sterlisation for 5 minutes at 273°F / 134°C • Recommended steam sterilization for 20 minutes at 350°F / 177°C • Clean using an ultrasonic cleaner or thermodisinfector • For silicone resin handles do not use dry heat or rapid heat sterlisation techniques Features: • Continuous corrosion resistant special American GR1 medical grade titanium instrument tip •Will not scratch or damage titanium implants • Long instrument life when compared to other brands on market • Color-coded silicone rings for easy instrument identification Benefits: • Excellent tactile sensitivity due to light handle weight • Comfortable knurled non-slip grip • Less strain due to light weight of the instrument • High metal wear resistance due to highest quality titanium imported from United States. • Extremely sharp cutting edges due to titanium •Won’t damage titanium implants More information is available from www.dentala2z.co.ukor direct by calling FREEPHONE: 0800 04 39 503 or e-mail to: sales@dentala2z.co.uk Instruments decontaminated to Best Practice standard in only 60 minutes with Prestige Medical! Dental practices can meet Best Practice requirements for instrument decontamination in as little as 60 minutes with this three step solution from Prestige Medical. Step One - Clean: The new UltraClean 3 Washer Disinfector features a 35 minute‘Quick Cycle’with validated cleaning results. UltraClean 3 also features a glass viewing pane and illuminated chamber. StepTwo - Lubricate:The new Optimax Hand Piece Lubrication System is fast and simple to use, lubricating up to three hand pieces in less than two minutes. Air activated, the Optimax automatically rotates the hand pieces, ensuring correct lubrication every time. Step Three – Sterilize: Optima B is the fastest B class vacuum autoclave on the market and can sterilize a full 6kg load in only 23 minutes including drying. Now also featuring a new hand piece cycle which can sterilise up to 12 hand pieces in only 15 minutes. UltraClean 3 and Optima will be installed and commissioned by our own engineers who will also give you training in how to use the equipment completely free of charge. More information is available from Prestige Medical direct by calling 01254 844 103 or email to sales@prestigemedical.co.uk or check out our new website: www.prestigemedical.co.uk/uk/dentistry Exciting News, the Lisa autoclave from W&H now comes with a highly effective fast cycle With the Lisa 500 sterilizers, W&H now offers the option of rapid sterilization of unpacked instruments, in addition to the proven Class B cycles and the gentle ECO B function, which minimises duration of instrument exposure to high temperatures. To improve efficiency, the Lisa requires no cooling down period between cycles. The new ‘Fast 134 Cycle’ offers the option of an even faster more economical sterilization cycle at no extra cost. The Lisa has now been enhanced by the new ‘Fast 134 cycle’ which allows you to sterilize unwrapped handpieces as well as solid instruments in just 14 minutes. In order to better support our customers, W&H Premium Care and Premium Careplus Service Plans for W&H decontamination products have been developed to enhance your decontamination facility in line with current guidelines, ensuring peace of mind and the confidence that your sterilizers are working at peak performance. W&H’s 24 hour online support offers added information and decontamination guidance at www.wh247support.co.uk. For further details regarding the full range of W&H products and services, please contact W&H (UK) Ltd on office.uk@wh.com or +44 (0)1727 874990. Every Day Excellence: Carestream Dental atThe Dentistry Show 2013 Carestream Dental showcased industry leading products and solutions at The DentistryShow2013thatenableanypractice to achieve excellence every day. From 1st to 2nd March 2013 at the Birmingham NEC, the team demonstrated cutting-edge advances indigitalimagingandpracticemanagement software. Delegates were impressed with products’ superior quality, ease of use and smooth integration into the practice, as well as with Carestream Dental’s eXceed programme, which focuses on quality throughout the business. New launches included the CS 8100 digital panoramic OPGunit,whichtakesprecisionimagesinseconds,andAutoPost,anoffsiteservice that allows practices to organise paper correspondence to patients quickly and cost-effectively. Delegates were also keen to find out about the CS R4 Clinical+ practice management software and how it operates as the hub of the practice. Carestream Dental sponsored Dr Colin Campbell’s popular talk ‘Diagnosing and Presenting Implant Cases in the 21st Century’ at the ADI Implant Theatre. Attendees discovered how digital imaging systems enhance and simplify patient education and description of treatment plans. Innovations from Carestream Dental give practices the edge for safety and productivity and ensure patients receive first class treatment. For more information on CS 8100, AutoPost, CS R4 Clinical+ or eXceed, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk Skema 6: Providing Solutions to all your Dentistry Needs As one of Europe’s leading dental equipment manufacturers, Castellini is renowned for producing some of the industry’s foremost products, including the highly regarded Skema 6 dental unit available from RPA Dental. The Skema 6 features a full colour TFT display, and is supplied as standard with an Inox 6 function syringe (heated), a Venus Plus operating light and a “Silent Power”Turbine Kit (4L) which is more than 50% quieter than a standard turbine. With over 75 years of experience in the industry, Castellini understands the varied needs of the different dental disciplines. As such the Skema 6 can be fully customised to meet the strict demands of any Implantologist or Endodontist. Options include: • Surgison ultrasonic surgical scaler • Leda LED powered curing light • LAEC Electronic apex locator• Autosteril disinfection system • MWB continuous feed water system • SHD suction hose disinfection system The Skema 6 is also available in Over Patient, Continental Style, or Hanging Tubing instrumentation layouts. With dedicated and extremely knowledgeable sales and technical staff just a phone call away, RPA Dental’s exceptional support team are on hand to advise you on any questions you may have. For more information, phone Castellini UK Ltd 08000 933975 for details of your local Castellini dealer. Castellini has service centres through out UK Alex Amery orders first CEREC® Omnicam in the UK Alex Amery from A J Amery & Associates Ltd, Buntingford, ordered the first powder-free CEREC® Omnicam in the UK from Ceramic Systems, the UK CEREC® Specialists, before it was even officially launched! Having graduated from Kings College London in 2000, Alex quickly recognised the Practice Building benefits of the CEREC® System and made it a central feature of his thriving patient-centred Practice. As each advancement in the CEREC® range was introduced Alex has quickly adopted it. Consequently, when Alex heard about the revolutionary powder-free CEREC® Omnicam he had no hesitation in ordering one before he’d even seen it at the BDTA Showcase.The CEREC® Omnicam enables continuous data acquisition for the generation of full colour 3D virtual models of single teeth, quadrants and full arches. Powder-free, it saves time and eliminates the inconvenience associated with the powdering stage. Simply by sweeping the slim-line camera over the desired area it generates full colour natural shaded 3D virtual models, which can be used to counsel patients’ to create a desire for additional treatment or production of CEREC® restorations via a milling unit. Used in combination, the CEREC® Omnicam and CEREC® System enable Practices to cut downtheirLaboratoryBillsbyupto90%.Withover30yearsexperienceofworking 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 CEREC from Ceramic Systems you not only get the best price and exclusive Special Offers, but you also get access to unrivalled sales support. For further information contact Ian Pinner on 01932 582905, e-mail i.pinner@ceramicsystems.co.uk or visit www.ceramicsystems.co.uk Impressive service and support from Clark Dental With over 30 years’ experience in dentistry, the team at Clark Dental offer a complete surgery design service, and can work with you to guide and support you through every stage of your project. Dr Raluca Mihoc of Poole Dental Practice, Dorset, says: “We decided to work with Clark Dental as they came highly recommended to us, and they were able to meet all our design and equipment needs.“The whole process was very smooth. The Clark Dental team installed two surgeries to our exact specifications, along with a sterilisation room as well as all the fittings necessary to prepare a third surgery for use at a later date. “As well as our superb A-Dec dental units, Clark Dental also provided us with other equipment including the Schick Digital Imaging System and the Nomad portable x-ray. “Overall I’ve been very impressed with the service and support we’ve received from Clark Dental. I am now very much looking forward to opening our third surgery in the coming year!” For more information call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email info@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk Luxurious Sophistication from Plandent Planmeca Sovereign from Plandent is the mostsophisticateddentalunitincorporating many revolutionary features. The streamlined profile of Planmeca Sovereign combines the latest technology with the very highest quality components, resulting in a major step forward in working productivity, patient comfort and durability. Quality is clearly evident in fit, finish and materials. Control of the chair, through a simple iTouch screen, and working access is exceptional due to the design of the motorised back and headrest combined with the wide range of positions. Patient access and comfort is enhanced by the integrated arm rests, advanced lumbar design and sculpted seat and back that securely supports the patient for comfort in all positions. The Planmeca Sovereign is the only dental unit on the market with a motorised chair swivel and motorised base unit.This unique combination provides a huge range of configurations to suit your individual working style.You can even switch from right to left handed in just 30 seconds at the press of a button. Available with state-of-the-art operatory configurations complete with advanced lighting, instrument packages and a comprehensive range of other components, the Planmeca Sovereign will luxuriously enhance your working practice. For further information please call Plandent on Freecall 0500 500 322. Sirona receives“red dot”design award for SINIUS • SINIUS ranks among top 60 of over 4,500 design products • Sirona was presented with the award at the red dot gala • Patients notice the comfort and design of SINIUS • Enhanced range of indications The SINIUS treatment center from Sirona is one of the top 60 design objects of 2012. At the red dot gala in Essen (Germany) at the start of July, representatives of Sirona and the Puls Produktdesign design agency were honored with the “red dot trophy” of the prestigious design award for the Sirona product. Together with another 59 “best of the best,” SINIUS prevailed over more than 4,500 products, and now carries the seal of winner the red dot. Not only does the striking design and high comfort level of the treatment center attract the attention of experts: “We also receive feedback on SINIUS from our patients – I have not experienced this with any other treatment center. They notice that the patient chair is comfortable and comment on its modern appearance,” says Dr. Gunther Landskröner from Bensheim. SINIUS has unique functions and characteristics that allow the dentist to work efficiently and save time. Contact details for further information: Sirona Dental Systems 0845 071 5040 Info@sironadental.co.uk Cleo II - The‘friendlier’option Communication is key to achieving best practice in dentistry and any equipment that can facilitate this, is an essential purchase for any dental practice. The Cleo II treatment centre from Takara Belmont excels in aiding the practitioner in meeting this goal. With ultra soft cushioning providing lumbar and ergonomic support from head to toe, even the most anxious of patients will feel comfortable. The chair has been described by some as ‘friendly’; its design helping to put the patient at ease so that you discuss options rather than telling them what to do. The fact that it looks like an armchair adds further reassurance – patients know how to get onto it for a start! With a removable, foldaway or rotating armrest, patient access for the very young and elderly is also made easier. Its seamless upholstery makes routine cleaning to the highest possible standards an uncomplicated process, too, and, with additional features such as touchless on/off sensor controls for the operating light and easy clean membrane switches on the control panel, there is no place for bacteria to hide. For the practitioner, the small footprint facilitates movement around the chair, even in the smallest of surgeries. The ability to position the operator console behind the chair and out of the patient’s view makes possible the ideal‘prep and clean’position. If you wish to see the Cleo II first hand, without any obligation, you can make an appointment to visit either of the company’s London or Manchester showrooms. For more information, call 020 7515 0333. Practice of theYear wears Urbane Maple Dental Care in the Brooklands area of Manchester has recently been named British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice of the Year, offering exemplary levels of care and service – and looking great too in Urbane Scrubs from Grahame Gardner Ltd. With exceptionallyhighstandardsofpatientcare,awiderangeofavailabletreatments and an ongoing commitment to continuing development of staff, Maple Dental Care needed a fresh and modern image that reflected the ethos of the practice. Nicola Barnard, Practice Manager comments: “Green is our corporate colour, but more of a traditional bottle green. This is used right across our practice, so using such a bold lime green for our uniforms was a very brave step and we were initially very apprehensive. However, I am very happy with the final image we have cultivated using Urbane, the selection of shades complement each other well to create a bright, clean and fresh identity for staff. Nursing Staff wear lime green with pink trim, dentists wear all black and hygienists black with a pink trim. All garments were supplied embroidered with the striking Maple Leaf practice logo. Maple Dental Care were selected for this accolade from 1,800 members of the Good Practice Scheme, which Maple Dental Care have been participating in for 10 years. The Practice, which treats both private and NHS patients, was judged on a number of criteria including patient communications, the care pathway and team training. For further information on Grahame Gardner, their products and services take a look at www.grahamegardner.co.uk or call 0116 255 6326. For further information on this press release please call 0114 258 1432, mobile or email lilly.elbra@btopenworld.com Over 80% of dentists see Acid Wear every week Many dental professionals are aware of Acid Wear– but new research, conducted for Pronamel, throws light on just how often this condition is seen in practice. In a survey of 200 dental professionals, completed in January 2013, 83.5% said that they saw Acid Wear amongst their patients on a weekly basis, and 86% felt that the condition was on the increase. Patients are also aware of the problem. Nearly 60% of dentists reported that an increasing number of patients were expressing concerns to them about Acid Wear. 89% of dentists agreed that Acid Wear posed a significant threat to patients’ oral health. Pronamel toothpaste can help protect your patients from the effects of Acid Wear by re-hardening acid-softened enamel. Find out more about Pronamel and Acid Wear at www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk.