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Dental Tribune UK Edition, October 25-3, 2010, No.26 Vol.4

October 25-31, 201028 Oral Health United Kingdom Edition Interdental brushing key to maintaining healthy gums and heart With proof mounting about the link between atherosclerosis and periodontal disease, inter- proximal cleaning as an effective prophylactic against poor health has never been more important. However, encouraging patients to floss may not be enough – a survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation found that less than 1% of the British population actually claim to floss. Equally effective, but easier to use are inter-dental brushes. Designed to fit into each interdental space, these simple tools help patients to effectively remove plaque without damaging gums. Curaprox Interdental Brushes are the result of 30 years of research and refinement. Made of nickel free CURAL, Curaprox Interdental Brushes are five times stronger than any other brushes, providing durability and value for money. Curaprox interdental brushes also boast several other defining features, including: • Dense, soft filaments for thourough but gentle cleaning • Thin access radius to get into even the smallest of spaces • Totally interchangeable with a wide range of handles Curaprox offers the most comprehensive range of brushes on the market to help ensure maximum cleanliness for gums and teeth, and better overall bodily health for patients.For more information please call 01480 862084, email info@curaprox.co.uk or visit www.curaprox.co.uk Decapinol® Mouthwash – The safe and gentle alternative Dental professionals can now enjoy a completely new and effective solution to the management of gingivitis and the prevention of periodontitis, focussed on a long term approach of this gum inflammation condition. Decapinol® Mouthwash has an innovative antiseptic- free formula that maintains a healthy balanced oral micro flora, whilst inhibiting the build- up of the plaque forming bacteria associated with periodontal disease. This maintenance provides a probiotic protection against pathogenic invaders. To combat the build-up of plaque, Decapinol® Mouthwash creates an invisible barrier between dental plaque bacteria and the surface of the tooth and gingiva, making it a clinically effective solution. Decapinol® Mouthwash is a safe and gentle choice to other mouthwashes claiming to have anti-microbial properties, and avoids the unpleasant taste and staining associated with these products. It is easy to incorporate into a patient’s oral hygiene routine, as there is not interaction with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate; a common component of toothpaste. Clinically effective against plaque and gingivitis in both the short and long term, Decapinol® Mouthwash is the intelligent solution for preventing periodontitis. For more information call: 01483 410622 www.decapinol.com ORAL RELIEF GEL (does NOT contain choline salicylate!) Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd. Oral Relief Gel is a well established, highly popular product and unlike other products on the market does not contain choline salicylate. It has been specially formulated with analgesic properties to relieve pain and help reduce inflammation. Its antiseptic properties also fight infection in mouth ulcers caused by braces and other fixed appliances.The Gel is pleasant tasting as well as being mild when applied to the affected area. Great news especially for the younger patient! Oral Relief Gel is available in over the counter display units containing 12 handy sized tubes. For information call Customer Services on 01274 392017 Email info@orthocare.co.uk or visit the website www.orthocare.co.uk CLARK NATHWICH Innovative practice design brings the sky inside Always at the forefront of innovation for dental practice design, Clark Dental can now bring the vastness of the sky into the surgery. Instead of torn posters tacked to the ceiling, give patients a soothing focal point whilst receiving treatment. From a single pane to an entire ceiling, Skyinside will provide an instant‘wow’factor for the practice. ‘Skyinside’ is a unique way to transform the interior with luminous, high- resolution images creating the impression of looking up at a beautiful vista of blue skies, clouds, even stars.The virtual skylight provides an engaging illusion of nature that positively occupies patient’s attention during procedures. When short on space, Skyinside can give the illusion of windows where not possible before.The effects can be stunning, giving interior spaces the sense of openness, adding to the practice’s ambience as well as the patient experience. Clark Dental is the UK and Ireland Dental agent for Skyinside products. For more information contact Clark Dental on 01270 613750 or email sales@clarkdentalsales.co.uk Trust The Dental Directory for Oral Hygiene As the UK’s largest dental supplier, we offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of oral hygiene products available – all ready for free next day delivery, and all at fantastically low prices. Through BigBite our new and enlarged dedicated oral hygiene mini catalogue – we bring together the very latest products from all the leading manufacturers and combine them into one comprehensive and convenient guide. Every issue is packed with special offers and promotions designed to offer you the very best in choice and value for money. To get your free copy of BigBite and to see how much we can save you on oral hygiene products, call us today on 0800 585 586. Guru Increases Treatment Plan Acceptance Guru is a new standalone computer based interactive education tool that uses unique “stop, draw and teach technology” to help dentists and hygienists explain why a particular treatment is their preferred recommendation. More than just a generic educational tool, Guru enables practitioners to customise patient presentations by incorporating individual patient X-rays, intraoral and extraoral images. In addition the patient explanation can be augmented by pausing the animation and annotating directly onto the screen via a tablet and stylus, or by recording an audio explanation that addresses the specific needs of the individual case. Presentations can then be printed, emailed or burnt to a DVD or memory stick for the patient to take away. With patients increasingly familiar with the application of new technology, Guru provides a fantastic all- round experience, whilst the extensive range of media available on a huge variety of clinical topics allows the dentist to use Guru to explain the benefits of undertaking various treatment options, improving patient communication and increasing treatment plan acceptance. See Guru’s powerful animations and educational potential for yourself by visiting Stand J14 at Dental Showcase 2010. For more information on Guru or an in-practice demonstration, please call 01622 604695, or visit www.howdoyouguru.com Real Patients, Real Practitioners, Real Research The P&G Healthy Smile Trial Programme has been running for three months in the UK. Participating professionals were asked to select six patients to receive a free Oral-B oscillating-rotating toothbrush. Participants had to be over 18 years of age, have at least 20 natural teeth and have exhibited mild to moderate plaque build-up. 947 professionals participated in the scheme which involved 1,296 patients. To date, results have shown that having once tried the technology the overwhelming majority of patients don’t want to give it up. 83% of patients believetheoscillating-rotatingtoothbrushhelpedthemimprovetheirbrushing technique. Dental professionals saw an improvement in the gingival health of 89% of their patients. Unsurprisingly, 92% of participating dental professionals claimed that they would recommend the oscillating rotating toothbrush to their patients. Clearly, having seen the improvements themselves in their own patients, professionals are more inclined to recommend to others. The value of this research is evident not only because the results are likely to be shown to be consistent with other similar trials in reducing plaque and gingivitis but also because the outcomes will be in real people engaging in their‘normal’routines. Dental Sky Will Impress You! Dental Sky supply an impressive range of leading brand impression materials. R&S Turboflex from Dental Sky is the perfect addition cured silicone that provides exceptional detail reproduction. This complete range allows you to use your existing technique, be it the wash technique or double mixing. The light bodied materials within the range are easily injected and do not slump even when placed in the upper arches. Having extremely high levels of hydrocompatibility Turboflex impressions will always provide precise impressions even when in contact with gingival fluid and blood. With a very good dimensional stability and high elastic memory removal of the set impression is made simple. The material is so stable that you can make several models from a single impression without any risk of deformation. So, whether you choose your existing brand of impression material or would like to try Dental Sky’s cost effective Turboflex, call Dental Sky on 0800 294 4700. Equia from GC. ‘a complete new approach in dentistry offering a perfect balance’ The name EQUIA stands for “Easy – Quick – Unique – Intelligent – Aesthetic” which defines a totally new approach to filling therapy: restorations based on glass ionomer technology have never been so aesthetic and translucent, high-performing and economical! Easy - Because the restorative is moisture tolerant, there’s no need for rubber dam and the self-adhesive properties allow a chemical adhesion without need to use bonding agents. Quick - The restorative can be placed in bulk and only one application of the coat is required. Only 3’15 are needed to complete the restoration so you will win a lot of valuable surgery time. Unique - The infiltration and dispersion of the nano fillers of the coating will protect the restoration and the margin over a very long period of time. Intelligent - The restoration is maturing over time reaching a hardness comparable to that of a modern composite material. The Equia-concept is available in a variety of combination packages, consisting of GC Fuji IX GP EXTRA, delivered in capsules in following shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B2, B3, C4 together with a bottle of G-Coat PLUS. For further information please contact GC UK on 01908 218 999. NSK Varios 970 Ultrasonic Scaler The Varios 970 offers me the scope of greater control of power and greater flexibility of use. The tips are excellent in shape and form and the tactile feel from the handpiece is as good as I have used.” Bob McLelland, St Ann’s Dental, Manchester. The Varios 970 ultrasonic scaler from NSK, provides a patient friendly and efficient way of meeting the challenges of specialist dentistry and can be used for perio, endo, hygiene and minimal intervention techniques, simply by exchanging the tip – and with a choice of over 70 tips, there is always one for the procedure you are undertaking. Each Varios 970 LUX is supplied, as standard, with a twin LED handpiece, 3 tips, 3 tip wrenches and an autoclavable storage container for handpiece, tips and wrenches. The twin LEDs deliver shadow-free illumination to the entire treatment field, allowing faster and more accurate treatment. And now you can Rent* the Varios 970 LUX for only £74.24 + VAT per month, for more information contact Jane White at NSK on 0800 634 1909 or visit www.myvarios.co.uk *Business use only, subject to status. Rental is arranged through our finance partners Snowbird Finance Ltd. Book now! 2011 British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2011 Conference SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT Dental professionals should clear their diaries and make sure they attend what is set to be the most exciting cosmetic dental event of 2011 – the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT conference. The BACD’s eighth annual conference, the 2011 event will focus on minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry. Believing that beautiful smiles can be created while preserving and enhancing a patient’s natural dentition, and at the same time respecting functional principles, the BACD is leading the way in promoting an ethical approach to smile design and enhancement. Due to take place in London at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel from the 10th-12th of November, the event promises to provide an array of fantastic opportunities for the whole dental team to learn from the profession’s foremost experts, improve their clinical skills and re-fire their enthusiasm for one of the most rewarding areas of dentistry. However attendance will be limited, so book early to reserve your place - 2011 could prove to be career changing! For more information about membership entitlements, including access to next year’s conference, please contact Suzy Rowlands on 0208 241 8526 Or email suzy@bacd.com Making Endodontic referrals simple Winner of the 2009 Private Dentistry award for Best Referral Practice, the EndoCare chain of endodontic practices strives to provide all patients with the very best care and attention. The friendly, knowledgeable team genuinely enjoys providing an excellent service to referring clinicians and patients, with each and every member continuously improving their skills through relevant courses. Led by clinical director Dr. Michael Sultan, EndoCare makes referring simple with its online referral system. The referring dentist is kept in the loop throughout their patient’s treatment and details of treatment plans and procedures are clearly communicated. Six months after surgery, all patients are schedules a follow up appointment free of charge to further support successful ongoing dental care. The team at EndoCare is particularly adept at treating anxious patients, going out of its way to listen carefully to the patient and adapt the procedure accordingly. Referrals can be complex, for dentist, patient and specialist but the EndoCare team ensures that the process is as painless as possible for all involved. For more information about EndoCare or to receive your free referral pack please call 0844 8932020, email info@endocare.co.uk or visit www.endocare.co.uk Industry News