Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

January 24-30, 201128 Industry News United Kingdom Edition Clinicians impressed by SDR™ 97 per cent of dental practitioners’ trialling SDR™ (Smart Dentine Replacement), the first bulk-fill, flow able composite base, have rated the material as ‘excellent’or‘good’in a recent survey. The survey conducted during August - September 2010 provides evidence that clinicians are highly impressed with SDR from DENTSPLY. A number of clinicians commented that ‘it does exactly what it says on the tin!’ After receiving their sample, clinicians enjoyed the numerous benefits of SDR, with many amazed at its simplicity and ‘superb flow able properties’. Having only recently been launched in the UK, SDR is already being used by over a thousand practitioners across the country, as well as many thousands throughout the world. Thanks to its exceptional internal cavity adaptation and reduced voids and air bubbles, SDR has a significantly reduced risk of post-operative sensitivity. By using this revolutionary new product, clinicians can enjoy a simpler and quicker experience when placing posterior direct restorations. Clinicians looking to save both time and effort when placing Class I and II restorations should call DENTSPLY today to receive their free sample of SDR. For more information, or to book an appointment with your local DENTSPLY Product Specialist, call: 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk Nusonic NAC: Effective instrument decontamination for use in ultrasonic baths In the current climate of MRSA and C.Diff scares, it has never been more important for dental professionals to strictly adhere to the HTM 01-05 ‘essential quality requirements’ guidelines on the decontamination of instruments. Understanding the pivotal role that decontamination plays in today’s dental surgery, Blackwell Supplies offers an advanced cleaning solution called Nusonics: a general purpose, non- ammoniated cleaning solution designed for use in ultrasonic cleaners. The advanced formulation of Nusonics provides dental professionals with an efficient and effective method of not only cleaning instruments, but also degreasing and brightening them. Complete with an in-built rust inhibitor, Nusonics effectively decontaminates, ensuring the longevity of the instruments. The concentrate is designed to be diluted so as to meet the specific cleaning requirements, and for convenient, economical provision of the highest standards of infection control. Nusonics is available in both 1 and 5 litre amounts. Blackwell Supplies is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist products to the dental industry, and offers Nusonics as the effective solution to instrument decontamination. For more information please contact John Jesshop of Blackwell Supplies on: 020 7224 1457, fax: 020 7224 1694 or email: john.jesshop@blackwellsupplies.co.uk “I’ll definitely be attending next year’s event!” Dental professionals who attended the Clinical Innovations Conference 2010 continue to give the event rave reviews. The conference, which was hailed as a great success, aimed to bring together leading minds in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Retha Jordaan was present at the Clinical Innovations Conference, sponsored by Smile-on, after attending one of Smile-on’s courses. “The event was absolutely brilliant!” says Retha, “The food was superb, the service was great and the hosts were excellent. All of the talks were fabulous, especially Dr Yusuf Omar’s resuscitation course.” “The conference was both motivating and inspiring – so much so that I implemented what I had learned immediately in the practice when I returned home. It really gave me the confidence to overcome the small insecurities I had in the practice and it dealt with everything in such a positive way. I’ll definitely be attending next year’s event!” Smile-on has recently released dates for the Clinical Innovations Conference 2011, which will be held on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th May. For more information about the event call 020 7400 8989 or visit www.smile-on.com A-dec – For your viewing convenience If you’re considering new dental equipment, why not visit the A-dec showrooms and experience the unique quality and solution options A-dec can offer? A-dec have two prestigious showroom facilities each containing a comprehensive selection of equipment packages from the A-dec range including fully operational patient chairs, an introduction to the A-dec ICC storage and serialisation concept and a full complement of cabinetry. The latest integrated options are also showcased along with an array of stools, light configurations and storage solutions. Appointments to view are entirely at your convenience and we can offer individual or team member visits in our private, modern and relaxing showroom environments. For more information about the A-dec range or to arrange a showroom visit, please call A-dec on 024 7635 0901. Curasept from Curaprox provides all the benefits of Chlorhexidine without the disadvantages of discolouration The Curasept Anti-Discolouration System (ADS) mouthwash from Curaprox provides the ideal addition to any oral hygiene regimen, particularly for those patients recovering from dental surgery, gum problems, implants or orthodontic braces. The fact that Curasept ADS mouthwash is completely alcohol-free means that the mucous membranes won’t sting after use, making it ideal for pre- and post-operative oral care. Offering effective chemical plaque and bacterial control, Curasept Anti Discolouration System also inhibits the formation of plaque without the side effects of other chlorhexidine-based products, which can stain and discolour the teeth and tongue, and interfere with taste sensation. Curaprox recommends using sodium laurel sulphate-free toothpaste to support the long-term effectiveness of Curasept ADS, such as Curasept ADS gel toothpaste. Curasept ADS gel toothpaste also contains chlorhexidine, thus boosting the effectiveness of the Curasept ADS mouthwash when used in combination.CuraseptisjustpartoftheCuraproxrangeofpremiumhealthcare products available, which includes inter-dental brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and Xerostom dry mouth treatment. For free samples or for more information please call 01480 862084, email info@curaprox.co.uk or visit www.curaprox.co.uk Enter the new era of M-Wire™ NiTi with WaveOne DENTSPLY’s new system of rotary endodontic files, WaveOne, utilises the strength of M-Wire™ NiTi, created using an innovative thermal treatment process. M-Wire™ NiTi files offer greater flexibility and respect the canal’s true morphology whilst reducing the chance of cyclic fatigue and file separation. Practitioners will often only require one rotary single- use NiTi file to complete an entire procedure. The WaveOne system is also: • Simple and easy to use • Able to prepare teeth quickly, safely and reliably • A highly cost effective system • Created by industry experts with years of experience For a reliable file system that can be trusted to perform, consider introducing WaveOne into your dental practice. For more information, or to book an appointment with your local DENTSPLY Product Specialist, call: 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk Book early for the BACD 2011 Conference and Give Yourself Something to Smile About The 2011 British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s SOMETHINGTO SMILE ABOUT conference promises to be another ground-breaking, and potentially career-changing event for dental professionals with an interest in aesthetic dentistry. Set to take place in London from 10-12 November 2011, the BACD’s eighth annual conference will concentrate on the growing trend of minimal intervention within UK cosmetic dentistry. Entitled, ‘Maximum Beauty from Minimal Intervention,’ this highly informative and thought-provoking event aims to challenge the notion that cosmetic dentistry runs counter to the principles of conservative dentistry. Delegates can hear from internationally- renowned experts about how beautiful smiles can be created whilst preserving and even enhancing a patient’s natural teeth. With an array of CPD-accredited lectures and specialist workshops on offer, the 2011 BACD conference promises to provide learning opportunities for the whole dental team. Don’t miss this opportunity to rub shoulders with the brightest and best. Book now for this unmissable event, which includes a Gala Dinner on the 12th. 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 Goodman Legal can help you In 2006, practice incorporation became a viable business option and one that many dentists have since been using to their advantage. As incorporation has become a route that an increasing number of dentists are looking at, a number of Banks’ Regional Healthcare Teams have invited Ray Goodman of Goodman Legal, to visit them and offer advice on the process of dental practice incorporation. Discussed were the various issues to be considered when incorporating a dental practice, and the many positive returns that running your practice as a limited company can bring. There are, of course, many potential pitfalls to incorporation too including acceleration of CGT liability, costs, professional indemnity issues, superannuation and pension issues, and may others that are often overlooked when dentists are dazzled by the prospect of paying tax at a lower rate. By enlisting the help of a firm of experts with relevant experience, you can avoid common pitfalls. As a team of specialist solicitors who advise dentists on the incorporation process, Goodman Legal can assist and deal with all the legal consequences of the transfer of a practice to a limited company. For more information contact Ray Goodman on 0151 707 0090 or email rng@goodmanlegal.co.uk www.goodmanlegal.co.uk New dental units range available from Castellini Castellini enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the world’s leading dental manufacturing companies, and with good reason! With over seventy years of research and production experience, Castellini continues to develop innovative technological advancements in dental equipment. Symbolising the very essence of Castellini’s reputation for excellence, its new range of dental units captures the company’s design philosophy that combines flexibility and ergonomics with high-level performance. • Puma ELI 5: Offering a wealth of standard features, this range is not only reliable but provides clinicians with both efficiency and operative convenience. • Skema 5: Blending robustness with practicality, this unit offers advanced hygiene systems, design features facilitating daily cleansing operations, and high-performance instruments. • Skema 6: Flexible and functional, this unit creates an ideal working space allowing the clinician to work unhindered. With extensive travel arms and everything within reach, physical stress is reduced. • DUO Plus: Providing innovative solutions, perfectly integrated instruments and unparalleled hygiene systems, this unit offers top quality without compromise. Dentists that demand the best choose the DUO Plus. Dentists can relax in the knowledge that with Castellini, quality and comfort are guaranteed. For more information, call: 0870 756 0219 www.castellini.com London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry Relocates The London Centre for Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry has relocated to newly renovated premises at 28 Wimpole Street. The modern practice now boasts three state-of-the-art surgeries, a sterilisation room, a spacious, airy waiting room, a laboratory in the planning and a growing team of highly trained professionals. Clinical Director and owner Dr Koray Feran welcomes all referrals to his new practice and patients are still guaranteed to receive the highest standards of treatment no matter what their complaint. Undertaking treatments ranging from single tooth restorations to more complex full mouth rehabilitations, Dr Feran and his team always carry out each procedure to an uncompromising standard. Referring practitioners are welcome to attend any stage of their patient’s treatment plan and are provided with a free mentoring session as a thank-you gesture for the referral. After treatment, patients are offered long-term support and maintenance for the restorative work undertaken at the centre and close contact is kept regarding any subsequent treatment and aftercare required. For more information on referring to Dr Feran, call 0207 224 1488 e-mail koray@lciad.co.uk or visit www.lciad.co.uk Good news travels fast! A recent survey revealed that 1/3 of clinicians questioned are using the Waterpik® Waterflosser themselves, and recommending it to 75 per cent of their patients. Clinically proven in effectively reducing gingival bleeding and removing plaque biofilm, the Waterpik® Waterflosser is fast becoming the popular choice for clinicians who are looking to offer their patients a reliable and simple method of cleaning subgingivally and interdentally. The Waterpik Waterflosser comes with a choice of specially designed tips to suit the cleaning needs of all patients: • Orthodontic Tip for gentle yet effective cleaning around braces and dental work • Pik Pocket® Tip delivers therapeutic rinses to gum pockets to help tackle periodontal disease • Plaque Seeker™Tip shown to be twice as effective as floss at reducing gingival bleeding Give your patients a clinically proven effective means of improving their oral health with the Waterpik® Waterflosser. For your professional courtesy discount on the Waterpik® Waterflosser speak to your wholesaler or visit www.waterpik.co.uk. The product is also widely available in Boots stores. New Diamond Micro Luting Cement Capsules; The latest edition to Kemdent’s popular Diamond range! The new Diamond Micro Luting Cement Capsules is the latest addition to the popular Diamond range of GIC restoratives. Kemdent customers can benefit from a special introductory offer of 25 per cent discount on this product if they purchase it during January Diamond Micro is a resin-reinforced, chemically-curing, glass ionomer cement for permanent cementation of orthodontic appliances, crowns manufactured from alumina-only or Zirconia-only cores, posts, metal inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, porcelain-fused to metal crowns, bridges on hard dental tissue and cores rebuilt with amalgam, composite or glass ionomer cements. With a working time of 2 - 4 minutes at room temperature and a sets-in- the-mouth time of 3 - 5 minutes, these capsules are easy to handle, have a low solubility in the mouth and high adhesion. They also have an excellent potential for luting Zirconium Oxide Crowns. They are available in boxes of 20 x 0.25g capsules and value packs of 60 x 0.25g capsules. For information on Kemdent’s full range of Diamond products or to request your free sample, call Helen or Jackie on 01793 770090 or visit our website, www.kemdent.co.uk and follow us on twitter.com/kemdent.