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UCL Eastman unit wins award in Restorative Dentistry The UCL Eastman Dental Institute would like to congratulate members of their Prosthodontics unit, who recently won an award from the British Society for Restorative Dentistry (BSRD) for best poster for postgraduate research. The poster summarised a recent study undertaken by Dr Chris Tredwin, Senior Lecturer in Prosthodontics, Mr Michael Nesbit, Senior InstructorTechnician and Mr Fred Mukwenda, a former student on the MSc in Conservative Dentistry programme at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Posters are presented annually at the BSRD’s May Scientific Meeting. Entrants are required to focus on subjects that will advance knowledge in the area of restorative dentistry. Michael Nesbit was present to accept the prize of £250 on behalf of the Eastman team, which was presented at the recent BSRD meeting, which took place at the Lensbury conference centre in Teddington, London in May. The Unit of Prosthodontics at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute focuses on research and treatment in the areas of Conservative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology and Prosthodontics. For more details about the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, please visit www. eastman.ucl.ac.uk or telephone 020 7915 1038 Delight staff and patient alike with Skyinside ClarkDentalhasanoutstandingreputationforinnovative design, an accolade recently confirmed by enabling clinicians to bring the vastness and beauty of the sky inside. With Skyinside, you can choose from a range of exquisite virtual skylights that engage people with authentic illusions of nature, and trigger beneficial responses of relaxation, vitality, tranquillity and well-being for mind and body. Skyinside ceilings are available in a variety of shapes: • Rectilinear • Circular • Elliptical • EcoSlim LED • Custom For practices restricted on space, Skyinside can provide the illusion of windows that add a unique and uplifting ambience to the practice, and a sense of calm for patients during procedures. Skyinside even gives clients the option of having a custom made ceiling created for them to fulfil the individual criteria of a project. Clark Dental is the UK and Irelands agent for Skyinside products and with an established reputation for providing innovative technology along with exceptional after-sales customer care and technical support, you can be sure that your practice is in safe hands.For more information contact Clark Dental on: 01270 613 750 or email sales@clarkdentalsales.co.uk Don’t miss DENTSPLY’s Endodontic Roadshow Clinicians with an interest in endodontics should not miss DENTSPLY’s 2010 Endodontic Roadshow during September, where they can gain the latest advice on how to use some of the market’s leading endodontic products such as ProTaper, along with recent innovations including PathFiles and the Calamus Dual. Hosted over one and a half days and at four venues, internationally renowned speaker, Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci (visiting Professor of Endodontics at the University of Florence Dental School, Italy) will be joined by a guest speaker at each event. Dates and Venues Guest Speaker 15 & 16 Sept Manchester – Mottram Hall -Dr Mike Horrocks 17 & 18 Sept Edinburgh – Norton House - Professor William Saunders 20 & 21 Sept Dublin – Radisson Blu, St Helens - Dr Hal Duncan 22 & 23 Sept Cardiff – Vale of Glamorgan - Professor Phil J. Lumley Day 1Lecture £100 + VAT (£117.50) Day 1 and Day 2 £175 + VAT (192.50) Receive free DENTSPLY products up to £175RRP Dentists are urged to reserve their place quickly as tickets are expected to sell out fast. For more information or to book your spot on the course call 0800 072 3313, email enquiry-uk@dentsply.com or visit www.dentsply.co.uk. SENSODYNE OFFERS A RAPID* RELIEF FORMULA FOR PATIENTS WITH SENSITIVE TEETH Sensodyne is the UK’s number one sensitive toothpaste brand and has leading expertise in dentine hypersensitivity. As part of their commitment to the UK’s sensitivity sufferers, the brand has an ongoing clinical development plan. Recent research highlights that when the strontium acetate formula of Sensodyne Rapid Relief is massaged on to the base of the sensitive tooth for 60 seconds, patients get rapid relief from their sensitivity . Long-lasting protection can be achieved by regular twice daily brushing . 1 in 3 patients suffer from the pain of dentine hypersensitivity yet incredibly over 50% fail to seek the advice of a dental professional for their symptoms . In addition consumer research shows that more than 75% of sufferers have never used a desensitising toothpaste, or only use one occasionally . Research by the Sensodyne brand highlights a need for fast relief for patients with one UK patient commenting “Give me something that works fast and I might be interested”. Sensodyne Rapid Relief is clinically proven2, 3, and the strontium acetate formulation works by creating deep, acid-resistant occlusion of the dentinal tubules. In vitro studies show that the occlusion formed by the strontium Enjoy successful marketing with Munroe Sutton Dentistry in the UK is becoming more competitive, and as a result dentists are required to be considerably more business savvy. It’s not enough anymore to simply provide treatment to patients; practitioners must also have the range of skills needed to run a successful business Frequently overlooked in the healthcare sector, but incredibly important nonetheless, is marketing. As the leading dental care plan provider in the US, Munroe Sutton can help market your practice in a number of ways. For example: • Online provider search with over 250,000 hits every month • Multi-lingual assistance to aid patients in finding the most appropriate treatment provide • Daily database updates with groups and agents • Printed directories By enlisting the help of Munroe Sutton you can save yourself time and money by no longer marketing to the wrong audiences, ‘We have seen an increase in our patient base – without impacting our treatment decisions. That’s the beauty of this plan, the patients pay at the time of service.’– Diana Gavic, Family & Cosmetic Gentle Dentistry. For more information call 0808 234 3558 www.munroesutton.co.uk Fantastic Customer Care makes a real difference Dr. Raj Naidu has been using Schick Technologies in his practice since 2002 and has been delighted not only with the equipment, but also with the customer service he receives. “I know the team from Clark Dental well and have come to rely on their support. They recommended the digital OPG system and RVG sensors from Schick and they have made a big difference from the start. The two areas that have improved are the instant results and the consistency in imagery the Schick equipment provides. The old fashioned system always gave us lots of problems, but now if I have any issues, they are dealt with immediately; they really are fantastic! The main benefit, apart from the product, is the service we receive; it really is excellent. We’ve now subscribed to a service package, which gives us support both on-site and over the telephone, which has been very useful for upgrades and such. The quality of the service we receive makes all the difference.” For more information contact Schick Technologies GB Wickford Essex Office on 01268 733151 or email sales@schicktech.co.uk Or at Nantwich Cheshire Office on 01270 613750 or email sales@clarkdental.co.uk Enter A New Dimension Gendex is taking dental imaging to another level with the GXCB-500 – the latest in Cone Beam 3D dental imaging. Powered by i-CAT, the industry’s leading technology and dynamic software for 3D imaging, the GXCB-500 features an Amorphous Silicon Flat Panel Sensor that delivers accurate images at a scan time of only 8.9 seconds with full 3D reconstruction in less than 20 seconds. The unique single sensor design allows staff to effortlessly switch from 3D to 2D imaging, which saving time. It has a standard field of view of 8 x 8cm while its special EDS shot enables a view of 14 x 8cm. This high quality equipment offers dental professionals a unique‘medium field of view’. This enables immediate diagnostic information to allow dentists to precisely plan implant treatment. The GXCB-500 is perfect for Implantology, with nerve canals easily identified by nerve marking estimation. This breakthrough technology is easily incorporated into the practice and on-site training is available. For more information, please contact KaVo on 01494 733 000, email: sales@ kavo.com or visit www.kavo.com acetate formulation is robust, with occlusion being maintained even after a 10 minute acid challenge whereas a competitor arginine formulation may be more vulnerable to acid challenges7. Sensodyne Rapid Relief, which also contains sodium fluoride, is part of the Sensodyne range of toothpastes for sensitive teeth. To request trial size packs of Sensodyne Rapid Relief for your dental patients please visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk Outstanding surgery design from Clark Dental Having worked with dentists for over thirty years, Clark Dental has a strong understanding of how much your new surgery says about you and your business. Everything about it, from its style, quality and equipment used to the right furnishings and décor, conveys a message to your patients of your professional expertise and standards. The very latest in computer-aided design is used to ensure that you have the clearest vision possible of the proposed design changes. By using CAD, Clark Dental can easily make adjustments to your specifications, and be sure that the final design meets your every requirement. With Clark Dental, you are guaranteed the complete package and total peace of mind. From the initial discussions and planning, right through to project completion, Clark Dental will assist you in every aspect of the work including: conforming to the latest regulations and installation and training for any new equipment. Clark Dental works with the leading suppliers of dental equipment, cabinetry and units and can provide a tailored solution to your own unique requirements. For further information, contact Clark Dental on: 01268 733 146 Email: enquiried@clarkdental.co.uk or sales@clarkdental.co.uk Chairs need cleaning after every patient ChairSafe disinfectant foam cleaner is available in 200ml bottles and 1L and 5L refill containers and with the new Kemdent range of durable and economy wipes. These extralargeChairSafewipesmeanthatyoucancleanachair for just a few pence after each patient, protecting all the Dental Professionals in your practice. HTM01-05aguidancepublishedbytheDOH,recommends that Dental Chairs be cleaned between every patient to minimise the dispersal of microorganisms. ChairSafe foam and ChairSafe wipes are specially formulated to clean sensitive surfaces and equipment, including the leather and synthetic facings of dental chairs. ChairSafefoamandwipesarealcoholfree.TheyareeffectiveagainstHBV/HIV/HCV/ BVDV/vaccinia, bactericidal and fungicidal microorganisms within one minute of application. Kemdent ChairSafe foam and wipes used correctly, guarantee a safe inactivation of influenza A (H1N1)- viruses (pathogens of swine flu).These products should be used for daily disinfection of surfaces close to the patient/frequently touched surfaces (eg. dental chairs, door handles, work surfaces).For further informationonspecialoffersortoplaceorderscallJackieorHelenon01793770256 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk. Issued by Belinda Mayoh –Kemdent email belinda@kemdent.co.ukTel: 01793 770256, Fax: 01793 772256 Date:05/05/2010Ref: prom05052010 Associated Dental Products Ltd. Kemdent Works, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 4HT. Topdental (Products) Ltd have this month issued their biggest summer offer sheet ever. The summer issue, available through July, August and September features the launch of an exciting new range of uniforms from the highly regarded Bossklein brand of dental products. The range comprises of stylish “Mock Wrap” Tops and Bootleg Trousers. Made from hard wearing poly cotton with the Dickies quality label you can trust. The tops are currently available in 3 stylish colour combinations and the trousers in practical black. Launch special offer of 25% off uniforms available now! Over the summer we are also offering free gifts*, and have many special offers and price cuts on infection control products, handpieces, disposable items and small equipment. The offer sheet is available for download from www.topdental.org or ring free on 0800 132 373 and request your copy. *Conditions apply. See offer sheet for more details. Topdental (Products) Ltd. Tel: 01535 652750 Email: sales@topdental.co.uk www.topdental.org Badge of honour - Sonicare For Kids accredited by the British Dental Health Foundation Three pieces of good news relating to Sonicare For Kids have been released today by Philips. It has just been announced that Sonicare For Kids has been accredited by the British Dental Health Association. An independent panel of dental academics drawn together by the BDHF assessed the basis for a number of claims made by Philips about the Sonicare For Kids and approved them. This allows dental professionals to reinforce the benefits of using the pioneering sonic toothbrush it designed especially for children, safe in the knowledge that they have been independently verified. The BDHF accreditation logo will soon be appearing on Sonicare For Kids packaging and practice and patient literature giving recommenders and dispensers alike, even more reassurance that the product has been professionally assessed and the veracity of its claims confirmed. Philips Sonicare has also developed some new patient materials to encourage young people to become more eager to brush their teeth regularly. A ‘Brilliant Brushers’ reward chart and badge template has been designed to encourage regular and effective brushing. These elements are designed to help parents establish and maintain a good brushing routine and reward their children for their consistency and compliance. A website and animated game is also being developed which is due for imminent launch – and the reward chart and badge template will be free to download from these. More information about the launch date for the website will follow shortly. For more professional information about Sonicare For Kids visit www.sonicare.co.uk.dpor call 0800 0567 222. 28Industry NewsJuly 12-18, 2010United Kingdom Edition