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

29Industry NewsOctober 25-31, 2010United Kingdom Edition Genus – Making dreams a reality By starting up you own squat practice, you have an enviable ‘blank canvas’ opportunity: a chance to leave your own unique stamp. It’s vital that the practice you create clearly reflects the exclusive services you provide, the professional ethos that you work by and ultimately, the type of patients that you want to attract. Genus has a team of specialists that have enabled dentists far and wide to achieve the practice of their dreams. By transforming derelict premises and dilapidated buildings into stylish, eye-catching ‘boutique’ style surgeries, Genus has helped many a dentist to create practices that intrigue and attract passers-by. With the ability to identify the potential in even the smallest of premises, Genus can renovate a previously run-down building into a chic, fully functioning practice. Intelligent design plays an integral role in Genus’approach. Genus also offers advice on creating a practical yet comfortable surgery by choosing cleverly designed equipment and furniture within a small space. By not being tied to any specific manufacturer, practitioners working with Genus have free sourcing access to the best-suited fixtures, furniture and fittings for their practice. For more information, please call Genus on 01582 840484 or email chris.davies@genusgroup.co.uk www.genusinteriors.co.uk West London’s First Velopex Picasso Laser West London is now well and truly on the map! Their first Velopex Picasso Laser has been installed at the Dental Practice in Blyth Road, which can now offer all patients the availability of laser treatments as well as the high quality dentistry previously offered. The Velopex Picasso Laser contains two lasers: a 10 Watt Gallium Aluminium Arsenate (GaAlAs) diode laser and a small laser pointer. The GaAlAs laser is ideal for soft tissue (gum) work – as it does not interact with teeth or bone. It is particularly indicated for both periodontal work – where it can sterilise the pocket killing the bacteria.The GaAlAs laser has a wavelength that makes it an ideal way to do minor oral surgery. Using this laser, an area can be cut with localised haemostasis. Not only does the laser cut but it also sterilises the tissues as well making for good post-operative results. Patient feedback continues to be very positive with many patients commenting positively on the laser. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact: Mark Chapman Medivance Instruments Ltd Barretts Green Road LONDON NW10 7AP Tel 07734 044877 Fax 020 8963 1270 Set rates for implant work set PDS Labs apart Dental practitioners keen to enhance the quality of life of their patients through reasonably-priced, natural- looking implants and high quality cosmetic restorations should consider PDS Dental Laboratory. With two full- service laboratories in Leeds and Newcastle,over20yearsofexperience and several awards to their name, PDS Labs are able to offer clinicians the very latest in implantology and restoration CAD-CAM technology, thanks to their continual investment in the latest equipment, including the newest cad/ cam scanners. Offering a range of top quality bio-compatible implant systems, including Ivoclar’s Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS), TBR implants and screw-retained single prosthetic solutions such as Nobel Procera, PDS Dental Laboratory helps to ensure that your patients benefit from the most durable and aesthetically-pleasing prosthetics available on the market today. PDS also offers clients a two-tier delivery system, ensuing that emergency work can be fast-tracked when necessary. With all crown and bridgework perfomed under magnification, dentists can be assured of high quality, precision restoration work and implant creation every time. For more information and a Laboratory Pack, call Newcastle on 0191 232 4844 or Leeds 0113 239 3675.or visit www.pdsdental.co.uk and www. futureveneers.com Clark Dental: Providing outstanding surgery design Everything about your new surgery says something about you as a dental professional, and the service that you provide your patients. From the style, quality and equipment used, to the right furnishings and décor; your patients are given an immediate impression of your professional expertise and standards. Enabling you to transform your unique vision into a stunning reality, Clark Dental’s surgery design services provide essential assistance and support to dentists at this crucial time. Using the very latest in computer-aided design (CAD), Clark Dental allows practitioners to have the clearest vision possible of any proposed design changes, whilst adjustments can be easily made to ensure 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. For further information, contact Clark Dental on: 01268 733 146 or email: enquiries@clarkdental.co.uk Kemdent’s ChairSafe Disinfectant Range Carries the CE Mark with Pride! Kemdent is proud to announce that our range of ChairSafe disinfectants comply with the newly reclassified EC regulations regarding the disinfection of medical devices, and carry their CE mark with pride! This is good news for all Kemdent customers who can continue to use our ChairSafe products with safety and confidence in their Dental Surgeries. To celebrate this, when you buy a 200ml ChairSafe disinfectant spray with a 1L ChairSafe refill, we will give you the same absolutely FREE during October! ChairSafe is an alcohol-free disinfectant foam cleaner which has been specially formulated to safely clean sensitive materials such as leather, acrylic glass and vinyl and also hard surfaces and equipment. It is economical and easy to use, as the foam is non-drip and remains exactly where you apply it. ChairSafe is highly effective against HBV/HIV/HCV/BVDV/vaccinia, bactericidal and fungicidal micro-organisms within one minute of application. Also effective against MRSA and influenza A (H1N1) viruses (pathogens of swineflu), it is also available as a heavy duty or economy wipe. To take advantage of this excellent special offer ring Jackie or Helen on 01793 770256 or visit our website www.kemdent.co.uk. NobelProcera™ CADCAM technology for General Dental Practitioners! Setting a new standard for the development, design and manufacturing of dental prosthetics, NobelProcera™ offers professionals the most comprehensive technology, materials and products within CAD/CAM dentistry. NobelProcera™ incorporates cutting edge 3D design software and superior patented conoscopic holograpic optical scanning or “next generation” technology and offers GDP’s: • Precise impression scanning capabilities, supported by delivery of the restoration on an accurately milled model • Full assortment of shaded zirconia products (from cement to screw retained restorations) • Launch of new materials for cost effective solutions - such as cobalt chrome and acrylics for different indications • Introduction of a wide range of overdenture and screw retained bar solutions – on Nobel Biocare and continuously updated competitor implant platforms • 15yrs of clinical experience and research, and ongoing commitment to continue this legacy with extended material and prosthetic options. Easypreparation,fullysupportedbyreadilyavailableguidelines,NobelProcera™ offers dentists the capability to deliver the highest quality esthetics simply, affordably and quickly ensuring an excellent fit and consistently reliable products. For further information on any of the new Nobel Biocare products please call: +44 01895 452 912, or visit www.nobelbiocare.com schülke: Leading the way in infection control In the current climate of MRSA and C.Diff scares, it has never been more important for dental professionals to strictly and systematically clean and disinfect surface areas. Understanding the pivotal role that disinfection plays in today’s dental surgery, schülke, industry leader in infection control products, offers effective cleaning and disinfection solutions. mikrozid® AF liquid cleaner and disinfectant is an aldehyde-free, alcohol-based rapid solution that is microbiologically effective against: bacteria (including Tb), fungi, Hepatitis B viruses, HIV, Hepatitis C, adenoviruses, rotaviruses, papovaviruses and polioviruses in just one minute. mikrozid® AF liquid cleaner and disinfectant can be used to effectively disinfect:• Glass • Corian • Ceramics • Laminates It is important to carry out the cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces after each clinical session. Zoning is the preliminary step to surface disinfection and focuses on clearly defining areas prone to contamination. Standing at the forefront of infection control for the dental industry in the UK, schülke provides the training and equipment required to ensure that your surgery maintains and promotes the highest standard in infection control procedures.For more information call 0114 254 3500, or visit www.schulke. co.uk/dental or www.comparethemikrozid.com Time to revamp your website? Try THE FRESH approach! If you can’t remember the last time you updated your practice’s website, it’s probably high time you did. As the constantly evolving world wide web becomes increasingly saturated with new information, your practice’s website can quickly appear outdated and stale, lost amid a raft of fresher, more modern sites. Whether you decide to update your site’s colour scheme or improve search engine optimisation, a professional web designer will be a valuable asset of you are to successfully achieve your aims. The FRESH is an enthusiastic team of designers with years of experience in helping rebrand and refresh dental practices’websites. Specialising in driving patients to the practice through your website, the young, vibrant team of professionals at THE FRESH knows how to create an inviting image and focus marketing on the patients you want to bring in to the practice! THE FRESH offers bespoke branding and marketing solutions for the dental industry, including the design of dental websites. To talk to a dedicated team member at THE FRESH and to discuss a bespoke plan to drive your business forward, visit www.thefreshuk.com Referring to the Kent Implant Studio All practitioners referring their patients to the Kent Implant Studio can be safe in the knowledge that their patients will be treated by a group of skilled experts using cutting edge technology. Dr Shushil Dattani is the Clinical Director and owner at the studio situated on Northumberland Road in Maidstone. He has several qualifications in implant dentistry to his name: he is a member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and the Association of Dental Implantologists; he has a Diploma in Implant Dentistry; and also an Advanced Certificate in Implant Dentistry (Bone Grafting) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Dr Dattani and his team pride themselves on completing treatment quickly and effectively, focusing on complex cases including: • Ridge expansions • Bone grafts • Sinus grafts Kent Implant Studio is able to undertake each case in its entirety or complete only the surgery aspect of the procedure. Either way, the practitioner is welcome to oversee any stage in the treatment process and the patient is returned to their regular surgery for follow up procedures. For further information on the Kent Implant Studio or to obtain a referral pack please call 01622 671 265, or visit www.kentimplantstudio.com NobelReplace™ For a more comfortable procedure NobelBiocare’s unique NobelReplace implant system enables practitioners to offer their patients the very best treatment whilst at the same time reducing pain and minimising chair time. Developed by Nobel Biocare, world leaders in the manufacture of dental implants, NobelReplace is a user-friendly system boasting numerous prosthetic options. A favourite among surgeons and clinicians alike, NobelReplace is able to fulfil all both aesthetic and biological expectations. Implantologists of every level will find NobelReplace’s colour-coded system for fast identification simple and easy to use. Clear instructions and a step-by-step drilling protocol help to make procedures much more predictable and less time-consuming. As well as ensuring that the patient spends as little time in the chair as possible, the implants also feature their very own surface,TiUnite, which is scientifically proven to aid the healing process and encourage implant stability for long lasting results and improved patient comfort. Nobel Biocare not only offers excellent implant solutions but also first class customer service. For more information on NobelReplace™ implants, contact Nobel Biocare on 0208 756 3300, or visit www.nobelbiocare.com Straight Talk Inman Aligner e-courses – “Ideal as a refresher.” GDPs are finding out how the Inman Aligner can revolutionize their dental practice. Providing a truly conservative way to achieve natural-looking smiles, this innovative device is currently the fastest way to align anterior malocclusions, whilst offering the flexibility of combining straightening with other minimally- invasive treatments such as bonding, whitening or minimal prep veneers. Practitioners who have completed the Straight Talk hands-on accreditation course, led by Dr Tif Qureshi, and who are looking for a way to refresh their knowledge base may wish to sign up for the Straight Talk six week Inman e-course. Covering all aspects of the treatment process, including case type limitations, Straight Talk’s online accredited Inman programme also provides everything the busy practitioner needs to begin treating simple to moderate cases immediately. For more information, or to book your place, please contact Caroline on 0207 2552559 (UK) or visit www.straight-talks.com Compothixo : Improved Quality Restorations Kerr is proud to announce the launch of a new product inspired by you: Compothixo! Compothixo represents a unique generation in composite placement and modelling instrument,suitableforallclassesofrestorations. NewCompothixotechnology enhances the thixotropic properties of composites by only changing its viscosity, without altering the chemical and mechanical characteristics of the material. Compothixo unique benefits: Better wettability Superior adaptation of composite to cavity walls Reduction of air bubbles Precise application Layer thickness control Improved sculptability Reduced stickiness Compothixo is indicated for: Modelling of composite Occlusal modelling, fissures and removal of excess Layer application technique Bulk technique in small cavities Direct veneering Compothixo – Our Vibrations Never Felt so GOOD! To see how you can benefit from using Kerr’s products please telephone 01733 892292 or visit www.kerrdental.co.uk.