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27Industry NewsJune 28-July 4, 2010United Kingdom Edition Get a head start on Care Quality Commission registration with CODE CODE is launching a series of one-day seminars in the autumn aimed at helping dentists and managers get ahead with the requirements for Care Quality Commission registration. The seminars, held in Manchester, London, Bristol and Birmingham in association with the BDPMA, feature leading speakers in dentistry and management and will provide practical help in how to make sure your practice complies. With compulsory registration for practices in England less than a year away, and with the registration period opening within weeks, the speakers, who include Tim Eldridge and Fiona Stuart-Wilson, will be providing a step-by-step guide to examiningwhereyoupracticeisatthemoment,andhelpyoutodevelopanaction plan to help you to ensure your practice’s compliance by the deadline. A place on the seminar costs just £145 including lunch, and each day provides 6.5 hoursofverifiableCPD.DelegatesbookingbeforeAugust1stwillreceivea5%early birddiscount,CODEorBDPMAmemberswillreceiveandanadditional5%discount. Online bookings save an additional £10.Visit www.CODEuk.com/seminars Inaddition,seminarattendeeswhoarenotmembersofCODEcantakeadvantage of a great offer of CODE membership and the CODE Clinical Governance Made Simple Kit MS membership for only £599 (incl.VAT), a saving of £109, if they book a place on the seminar before August 15th. The monthly subscription fees to CGMS providing the latest updates is held at £17.63 per month. For more information about the seminars, or to book a place, please visit www. CODEuk.com, email tanya@CODEuk.com or phone 01409 254 354. Clair..the Chair with Flair Takara Belmont is launching the Clair Chair as a stand alone piece of equipment that would be an asset to almost any surgery. The Clair range consists of two models, the 050 and 055; both combine practicality with undeniable design flair. Designed for an array or working methods, its versatility will prove particularly popular amongst private practices. As knee break chairs, they not only help patient access, but are also considerably easier for disabled patients. The unique design also enables the dentist to achieve a more personal consultation with the patient. Whilst giving the overall impression of an armchair, making the patient feel more relaxed, the chair height and position can be adjusted making it equally practical to work with. The extendable leg rest offers patient comfort and the smooth and seamless upholstery make it easy to clean and ensure the highest possible hygiene standards are maintained. The 055 offers a power headrest, two preset positions, last position memory and auto-return, foldaway detachable armrests and is suitable for both right and left handed installation. The 050 boasts the same features but with a twin articulating headrest. As with all Takara Belmont equipment, free extended warranties are available. DARE (Dental Advancement Refinement Education) – The ideal Choice Have you seen the new fully equipped training centre that’s located just off Manchester’s dazzling Albert Square? DARE (Dental Advancement Refinement Education) is a brand new centre for dental companies and course providers looking for an ultra-modern dental training facility. Co-founder and Practice Principal of The Mall Dental Practice says, ‘There are so many more dental training centres in the South than there are in the North. DARE seeks to readdress the balance!’ The new centre extends over two floors and incorporates five working surgeries and a 3,000 foot dedicated education facility. Delegates can enjoy learning within a friendly and spacious environment and are able to witness procedures taking place on site. This practical, hands on approach reflects DARE’s relaxed, high quality approach to dental education. Situated in a convenient location, DARE is an ideal choice for companies seeking an environment in which to deliver their dental training courses in the North of the country. FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact Suzanne Coakley on 0161 830 7300, or by email lj@daretobedental.com “The best flowable I have used” SDR™ is the new innovative product from DENTSPLY that gives practitioners the advantage of a simple and efficient filling technique without the need for time-consuming layering. Dr Jennifer Wilmshurst-Smith of Ledbury Dental Care, Herefordshire, has been enjoying the benefits of the excellent cavity adaptation that SDR offers: “This is the best flowable composite I have used. Its superior handling properties mean I can be confident it will remain where it is placed whilst spreading into the cavity margins.” “Accurate placement is facilitated by the specially designed slim compula tip delivery system, which also helps avoid waste.” “From an aesthetic point of view, the translucent quality of SDR blends well with the surrounding enamel and composite I use for capping the restoration.” “I can thoroughly recommend SDR and I will be using it in the future.” SDR represents a significant development in posterior composite technology, offering a bulkfill of up to 4mm and exceptional cavity adaptation. Simple and efficient, SDR™ is part of DENTSPLY’s continuing investment in better dentistry. For information call +44 (0)800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk Straight Talk Seminars impresses delegates at WAC 2010 Members of the Straight Talk Seminars team were on hand at this year’s World Aesthetic Congress, to provide information on its Inman Aligner Hands – On Course to interested delegates. Straight Talk Seminars offers a range of hands – on courses that focus on excellence in minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. Central to this approach is the use of the Inman aligner either as a stand-alone treatment or as a tool to pre-align teeth prior to minimal cosmetic or restorative treatment. The Inman Aligner is a revolutionary appliance, described as the ‘missing – link’between cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, that can move teeth in the anterior region predictably and quickly. The expert Straight Talk Seminars team spoke to delegates about how the Inman Aligner Hands – On Course has been designed to teach attendees how to use the Inman Aligner in order to be a certified user. Further courses on minimally invasive veneers, clinical and portrait photography and aesthetic crown lengthening as well as an advanced Inman course will be announced by Straight Talk Seminars later this year. For more information, or to book your place, please contact Caroline on 0207 2552559 (UK) www.straight-talks.com Success for Nuview at WAC 2010 The World Aesthetic Congress (WAC) 2010 was a unique opportunity for dental professionals to learn from leading experts within the expanding field of aesthetic dentistry. Nuview enjoyed great success at this year’s event, displaying its outstanding range of loupes, magnification and illumination solutions, along with its Continu anti-microbial disinfectant range. Delegates were able to witness first-hand the wonders of the Carl Zeiss OPMI Pico microscope, which provides dentists with stunning visualisation and ergonomics throughout every procedure. In addition to microscopes, delegates were also able to experience the Carl Zeiss EyeMag Pro and EyeMag Smart Loupes from Nuview. With the perfect working distance to promote ideal posture and edge-to-edge clarity, there is a model to suit each individual need. Nuview’s Continu disinfection range was also on display. It has been proven to significantly reduce microbial presence by up to 60%, whilst having a 99.9998% kill rate accompanied by a residual effect. As a result of being alcohol-free, this range is kinder to skin, equipment and surfaces. Delegates left the WAC confident in the knowledge that as a Nuview client, you are guaranteed the best. For more information call Nuview on: 01453 872266 or email: info@nuview-ltd. com Oral cancer- Routine tests save lives New ViziLite® Plus helps the dental practitioner see what eyes alone may not. Available in simple, easy to use, disposable kits, the system utilises chemiluminescent technology to help identify early epithelial changes that could be precancerous. By identifying oral abnormalities, the patient can be referred immediately and confidently for further treatment. Using a unique ‘TBlue’ marker system, precision is guaranteed in marking and documenting lesions. At less than £16.00 per test, you are providing your patients with peace of mind, possibly even saving their life and most certainly enhancing your practice image with the financial benefit you will enjoy as a result Call Panadent 01689 88 17 88 Professor Scully receives honorary Doctorate Professor Crispian Scully CBE, Head of the Maxillofacial Medicine and Surgery Department at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, has recently received a Doctorate from the University of Helsinki, Finland in recognition of his international leadership in Oral Medicine and Pathology, and Special Care Dentistry. The award acknowledges Professor Scully’s scientific contributions to the field, especially through the discovery of viral nucleic acids in oral cancer, which, with further studies, established a viral aetiology for a range of oral neoplasms and implicated sexual transmission; his clinical identification of several new orofacial entities; his prolific publication record, which is comprised of over forty books and close to nine hundred papers cited in MEDLINE and his contribution to education. www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk Snappy Half Price Special Offer Buy two 10g/7ml packs during June 2009 at half price. Each pack is available at only £15.45 . Diamond Snappy Glass Ionomer Cement was designed to help Dentists treat nervous patients, particularly children. Certain characteristics contained within the product’s properties enable the Dentist to carry out a successful restoration quickly and still give patients the tender care they need. It is quick, easy to use and is resistant to saliva as soon as the cavity is filled. Snappy is very easy to pack and place because it is not sticky. It has a quick snap set with no bitter after taste and is resistant to saliva as soon as the cavity is filled. No primer or bonding agent is required. Diamond Snappy’s high speed setting is due to a more reactive acid-base reaction. Diamond Snappy also maintains a superior compressive strength for a long time making it amazingly wear resisitant and durable. For further information or to place orders call Jackie or Helen on 01793 770256 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk New Owandy Visteo Intra-oral Digital X-Ray System Velopex are proud to announce a new Digital Intra-Oral System featuring unique USB connectivity and both size 1 and size 2 CMOS sensors. Both sensors have either a hard wearing cable connection: the removable cable is clipped on to the back of the sensor for easy ergonomic positioning in the mouth or the system comes with a unique integral positioning device which the sensor can be clipped into. This reduces the bulk of the material in the patients mouth and speed up positioning. The cable contains a flexible anti-traction sheath helps to prevent the cable from being damaged when bent. The package includes: - Owandy“Quickvision”Software - Interface Modem - Storage box - Integral Positioning device/cable - Cable with connection for sensor - Sensor - Full instructions - 24 Months Warranty - USB connection between modem box and computer This USB connected system comes with a 3M cable length between sensor and modem interface, The USB system draws power through the USB cable. For a limited period, buy an Owandy Visteo system and get an Owandy Cam Intra-Oral camera FREE. Owandy, supported byVelopex. For more information, please contact: Mark Chapman, Director Sales & Marketing, Mobile: 07734 044877. E-mail: mark@velopex.com Take Control with Powercare from Bien-Air The brand new high precision Powercare piezon scaler from Bien-Air is perfect for all prophylactic supra gingival and sub gingival scaling, and has proved to be extremely effective at removing all deposits. The clever Powercare unit monitors and automatically adjusts the power needed for each operation. This guarantees optimal efficiency at all times and your patients benefit from increased comfort. With its light ergonomically designed comfortable handle, Powercare offers you great visibility and ease of handling. With 7 tips to choose from, this versatile piezon scaler can be purchased as a complete set. The Powercare set comprises: Powercare ultrasonic scaler, scaler hose, electronic control, steriliseable storage box, 2 x S1 scaling inserts, P1 universal periodontic insert and potentiometer. For further information please contact Bien-Air on 01306 711 303 or visit www. bienair.com 51.3% of adults ignore oral health advice Despite the Department of Health’s toolkit for prevention Delivering better oral health, several studies and other recent oral hygiene advice5 that patients should“spit – not rinse”, it seems the message is not getting through. A recent survey undertaken by the BDHF shows that 51.3 per cent of adults admit to rinsing with water following toothbrushing. The “spit – not rinse” advice stems from the concern that rinsing with water after toothbrushing will negate the positive effect of fluoride in the mouth and simply wash it away. The scenario changes however if a mouthwash containing fluoride is used as a rinse instead of water. In fact, a recent blinded, randomised study has shown that 100 ppm mouthwash, such as Listerine, even when used immediately after brushing, maintains the fluoride levels obtained from a fluoridated toothpaste. For patients who are in the habit of rinsing vigorously with water after brushing, using Listerine instead, or immediately afterwards can be useful for better protection against caries.