Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

BioHorizons join forces with Dr Paul A Tipton for One Year Implant Course BioHorizons is pleased to be partnering with one of the most influential dentists and teachers in the UK, Dr Paul A Tipton in 2011 for his One Year Implant Dentistry Course. Commencing February 2011 in Manchester/ Leeds and April in London, this course is designed for dentists who want to learn how to place and perform post-surgical prosthodontic techniques. The course, running for 13 days over the year, will cover implants occlusion, facebows and articulators, aesthetics in implantology, implant placing techniques and impression taking, as well as sinus lifts, overdentures and advice on how to market your practice. Dr Tipton will also discuss pricing options and treatment options, teaching you to place implants quickly and easily to increase your income, secure a better job and improve the quality of your work. The course is charged at £399 + VAT per day in Manchester/ Leeds and £499 + VAT per day in London and includes reading material and training. Each day provides 6 hours of verifiable CPD and can lead to a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the British Academy of Implant Dentistry. For more information or book your place contact Tipton Training on 0161 602 3128 on at enquiries@tiptontraining.co.uk Decapinol®: A Modern Approach to the Control of Gingivitis and Prevention of Periodontitis The Decapinol® system successfully manages the effects of gingivitis and assists in the prevention of periodontitis. Decapinol® Toothpaste has clinically demonstrated its ability prevent periodontal diseases and has shown that it can reduce gingivitis by up to 57 per cent. Extensive supporting data comprising 12 major clinical studies in over 1,500 patients confirm that using Decapinol®Toothpaste and Mouthwash every day is an ideal way of helping to prevent periodontitis. The act of regular brushing and flossing combined with the innovative anti- plaque formula of Decapinol® guarantees: • Effective prevention of new plaque build-up • Easy removal of plaque deposits • No unpleasant taste or aftertaste • No semi-permanent staining of the teeth Decapinol® achieves this due its triple action against gingivitis: • Forming an invisible anti-plaque barrier over teeth and gums to reduce the attachment of plaque bacteria • Interacts with the polysaccharides in the plaque to make it easier to remove • Keeps the mouth flora in balance to protect from pathogenic invaders A breakthrough in modern dental technology, Decapinol® is the helpful solution for both the long and short-term management of gingivitis. For more information call 01483 410 600 or visit www.decapinol.com Kent Implant Studio: The best service for patients and practitioners The Kent Implant Studio team, under the direction of Dr Shushil Dattani, is dedicated to first class patient care and this is achieved through excellent service and a commitment to establishing strong relationships with all referring clinicians. A brand new practice with state of the art technology allows the Kent Implant Studio team to attend to the needs of clients and referring practitioners with efficiency and professionalism. With a practice perfectly situated to treat patients throughout London and the South East, you can be sure that Dr Dattani will be on hand to offer help and advice to you and your patients throughout every stage of their treatment. Dr Dattani welcomes referrals for all types of cases including complex procedures, surgery only prosthesis assistance and a full implant service. Referring clinicians are kept fully up to date at every stage of the treatment and are invited to attend the clinic with their patients at any time. A referral to Dr Dattani ensures a professional, experienced service and treatment of the highest quality. With Kent Implant Studio, your patients are in safe hands. For further information on the Kent Implant Studio or to obtain a referral pack please call: 01622 671 265 www.kentimplantstudio.com Gingival preparation procedures are easier and more comfortable with RaceGel® A global pioneer in cutting-edge dentistry and the UK’s number one supplier of dental anaesthetics, Septodont is committed to continually developing and bringing to market new and dynamic products which revolutionise the way in which modern dentistry is done, the latest of which is, RaceGel®. RaceGel® is a brand new gel specifically designed to make gingival preparation procedures easier and more comfortable for patients, while ensuring the quality and precision of impressions. With thermo-setting properties, the product is liquid at room temperature (T: 20°C) and turns into a firm gel when placed in contact with oral tissues (T: 35°C). This effectively creates a space in the gingival sulcus without applying any pressure, keeping the gingiva passive and the patient comfortable. The gel is easy to place, won’t run or drip and its distinctive orange colour makes it easy to visualise during placement and rinsing. It also has a raspberry aroma which makes it more pleasant for the patient than other products. RaceGel® is orange to help visualise during placement and rinsing and comes in a thin syringe with pre-bent tips to better control the placement of the gel. For more information visit www.septodont.co.uk or call 01622 695520. DentalAir.com relocates to new premises Dedicated specialist compressed air suppliers to dental practices, DentalAir. com has relocated to new premises in Lancashire. DentalAir.com can now be contacted at: DentalAir Services (UK) Ltd, The Mill House, Harp Business Centre, Queensway, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2QQ DentalAir.com’s team can be easily contacted on 0800 975 7530, by fax on 0800 048 1616 or by email at info@dentalair.com Using the best possible equipment available, DentalAir.com air compressors offer maximum reliability and minimum noise levels. All of the company’s machines are oil free for increased safety. DentalAir.com also offers a low-cost lease rental package, which includes full servicing and support. Recently certified to ISO 9001 quality management standards, Dental Air will provide expert non-obligation advice and full on-site surveys and maintenance anywhere on the UK mainland. Its team of specialists are sensitive to the needs of each individual practice, offering advice on anything from equipment care to the supply of the latest oil-free piston and scroll compressors. DentalAir. com’s team of experienced technicians also offer ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions on their range of clean air equipment at your dental practice at a time that suits you. For more information on DentalAir.com’s range of packages for every practice please contact the team on 0800 975 7530. NEW Dash 30 per cent HP Whitening System Exclusively Available from The Dental Directory! The new Chairside whitening system from Discus Dental, Dash is now available exclusively at The Dental Directory! Dash was developed with the clinician in mind as it includes everything you need in one all-inclusive kit. The unique 30 per cent hydrogen peroxide whitening gel requires no syringe to syringe mixing or refrigeration making it easy to use and store at your practice. Plus the kit includes easy to follow step-by-step directions which will help you to make isolation and application clear, quick and easy. Included in the pack also to ensure your patients comfort, is a syringe of relief ACP that combines chemical sensitivity relief (KN03) and long term relief of ACP and fluoride. Dash is available from The Dental Directory for £45.00 per kit*, simply quote product code PGD 060 when ordering. For more information or to order speak to your local Dental Directory Representative, call 0800 585 586 or visit www.dental-directory.co.uk Price valid until 30th April 2011 NobelActive™ from Nobel Biocare NobelActive™ from Nobel Biocare is an advanced, next-generation dental implant featuring a unique, innovative body design and prosthetic connection. Suitable for all indications, NobelActive™ offers outstanding primary stability even in complex bone situations. Particularly suited for use in the esthetic zone, NobelActive™ has the ability to redirect during insertion, whilst providing clinicians with maximum placement flexibility. NobelActive™ boasts a comprehensive prosthetic range of restorative options, whilst being designed to work in harmony with the system’s versatile set of components. When combined with NobelProcera™ CAD/CAM crowns, bridges, implant bridges and overdentures, NobelActive™ provides the best-in-class aesthetics. The standardized prosthetic assortment for NobelActive™ provides restorative clinicians with a comprehensive selection of components and abutments, facilitating all restorative treatments. As the world leader in innovative restorative and aesthetic solutions, Nobel Biocare prides itself on providing dental professionals with advanced science- based tooth-to-root solutions. With a highly motivated, professional and dedicated team available for training and support, Nobel Biocare is always on hand to offer the support and advice needed by dentists. For further information, call Nobel Biocare on: 020 875 633 00 www.nobelbiocare.com The Dental Plan: The Complete Practice Solution Created and run by dentists, The Dental Plan understands what it takes to make a dental practice successful. It offers principals and staff a range of additional benefits, including CPD training, help with regulation compliance, complete Quality Management Systems, as well as strategic business advice. Dr Philip Bown of Nith Place Dental Practice in Dumfries explains why he joined The Dental Plan: “We recently transferred to The Dental Plan, mainly because of their knowledge of the private dental market, which is invaluable really, for advice, backup and business help. We were very keen to move our practice forward and The Dental Plan’s help with producing a very professional-looking newsletter with various offers to patients helped us to generate a huge amount of business and new referrals to the practice – a great success. We are also in the process of expanding our practice, and here the financial and business advice from the team at The Dental Plan has also proved to be invaluable.” Why not find out what The Dental Plan can do to expand and develop your practice? For a FREE initial practice analysis or for more information, please contact The Dental Plan on 0845 604 28 61 or email: info@thedentalplan.co.uk www.thedentalplan.co.uk Arizona plays host to the 2011 Global Symposium for BioHorizons Held at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona on 28th April- 1st May 2011, BioHorizons Global Symposium will address a range of implant dentistry challenges, including immediate loading, aesthetics, tissue regeneration and implant complications. Providingtheperfectopportunitytostaycurrentonthelatesttreatmentoptions, techniques and products, the four day programme includes pre-and post- symposium courses as well as dedicated educational tracks for auxiliary staff. Lectures from world leading clinicians, including Marius Steigmann, Carl Misch, and Jay Malmquist, and a welcome from R. Steven Boggan, BioHorizons, the symposium will include the latest implant innovations, feature clinician-moderated panel discussions and audience participation. This Global Symposium will provide invaluable insight into existing and future implant techniques for UK Dentists placing BioHorizons implants or for those looking to use BioHorizons’ products in the future. Tuition for the Symposium includes daily lectures, continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks for the attendee as well as admission to the highly anticipated Saturday Gala for the attendee and one guest. As always, attendance will be limited to maintain an environment conducive to learning so please visit www.biohorizons. com now for more information or contact the UK office on 01344 752560 or infouk@biohorizons.com to register. Kemdent’s New Diamond Micro Luting Cement Capsules Kemdent are pleased to announce the launch of their new Diamond Micro Luting Cement Capsules, 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 buy a 20 capsule pack during January - March 2011! 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 two - four minutes at room temperature and a sets-in- the-mouth time of three - five 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, and customers can contact Kemdent to request a free sample. For more information call Helen or Jackie on 01793 770090 or visit our website, www.kemdent.co.uk and follow us on twitter @Kemdent. Offer your patients a greater choice than ever before with Nobel Biocare’s NobelProcera™ Thanks to developments in material design, dental implants are no longer an option that most patients can only dream about. With a wide range of material options including titanium, zirconia and alumina, Nobel Biocare enables practitioners to offer more flexible pricing plans, helping to attract more patients. NobelProcera™ from Nobel Biocare encompasses several advanced technologies such as conoscopic holography and the latest 3D prosthetic software, along with a seamless, automated industrialised manufacturing process. The NobelProcera™ system uses cutting-edge computer aided design (CAD) software, allowing clinicians to create accurate and aesthetically pleasing restorations. Every practice needs to look for new ways to increase their client base, and with the ability to provide patients with such high quality and bespoke restorations, dentists will enjoy increased patient interest and greater financial rewards. As a world leader in developing innovative restorative and aesthetic solutions, Nobel Biocare prides itself on providing dental professionals with advanced, science-based solutions from tooth to root. Dedicated representatives from Nobel Biocare are always available to clinicians to offer support and advice wherever needed. For further information, call Nobel Biocare on: 020 875 633 00 www. nobelbiocare.com DentalAir.com offers new Lunch and Learn sessions Dental compressed air compliancy is the subject of National Health guidelines and C.O.S.H.H. legislation, so it has never been so important for your practice’s oil free compressors, dryers, filtration and pipework to be in full working order. To help ensure your team is up-to-date with the latest legislation, DentalAir.com, a leading provider of compressed air to dental surgeries, now offers ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions for the whole dental team, held either during the lunch break or at the end of the working day at the dental practice. Each talk lasts approximately one hour and attendees will learn about the risks involved with compressed air and vacuum systems within the dental practice. By the end of the session, delegates will understand the implications regarding health and safety and the NHS relating to the use of compressed air in the workplace. The cost for the Lunch and Learn talk is just £295 including VAT – a small price to pay for patient safety and your peace of mind. For more information on Lunch and Learn or DentalAir.com’s range of packages for every practice please contact the team on 0800 975 7530. Industry News February 14-20, 201128 Implants United Kingdom Edition