Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

40% of denture patients are concerned about denture odour1 Recommend Poligrip denture cleansing tablets to help your patients control denture odour That’s because brushing dentures with ordinary toothpaste can scratch denture surfaces3 . And scratched surfaces can lead to bacterial growth4 leading to denture odour. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images at 240 minutes confirm a significantly higher build up of Streptococcus oralis on denture materials previously cleaned with ordinary toothpaste vs. a non abrasive solution5 Poligrip denture cleansing tablets effectively remove plaque and tough stains6 without scratching3 , to leave dentures clean and fresh. Poligrip Total Care denture cleansing tablets also kill 99.9% of odour causing bacteria. Yet many denture wearers fail to keep their dentures clean2 . References: 1. GlaxoSmithKline data on file, 2010. 2. Dikbas I et al, Int J Prosthodont 2006; 19: 294-8. 3. GlaxoSmithKline data on file Study L2630368 2006. 4. Charman KM et al. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2009; 48(4):472-477. 5. GlaxoSmithKline data on file Study NPD/EU/062/07 2008. 6. GlaxoSmithKline data on file Study USNPD 016 and CS5244. POLIGRIP is a registered trade mark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. S P E A K , E A T A N D S M I L E W I T H C O N F I D E N C E SM1859_12 Poligrip Cleansers Advert - Dental Tribune.indd 1 17/09/2010 17:06 March 14-20, 201130 Events United Kingdom Edition T he AOG changes lives… through charitable deeds, the social net- works it creates both nation- ally and internationally, as well as via the stimulating educa- tional programmes featuring international speakers that it organises. As one of the fastest growing organisations in the UK, the AOG is ideally placed to make a real difference in dentistry through promoting lifelong learning, compliance and best practice. In addition to this, the AOG has made a major impact with their charity works, which include the Chitrakoot Project, which provides free dental treatment to children and des- titute families in the Madhya Pradesh region of India, as well as facilitating overseas volun- teer opportunities to its younger members. It is for this reason that the AOG’s motto is ‘towards the greater good’ and the dedication and compassion of its directors and members make it a unique organisation, and an amazing group of which to be a part. In addition to regular char- ity events, the AOG is proud to announce the 2011 dates for the ever-popular AOG Summer BBQ: Sunday 10 July 2011. In past years, the summer BBQ has proven to be an ex- cellent way for GDPs to meet, socialise, network and have fun with their whole family. Last year’s event was a huge success, both for the people who attended and for the chari- ties that benefited from the generosity of AOG members, and this year promises to be even better. Highlights of the BBQ will include fantastic food and drink from burgers and hot dogs to traditional Indian cuisine, ac- companied by your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks. With live music to dance to and a spe- cial team game, good times are sure to be had. Don’t forget, you can bring the entire family, with great en- tertainment including clowns, a petting zoo and a bouncy cas- tle, you can ensure that family members of all ages will find plenty to do. The Summer BBQ will take place on Sunday 10th July 2011 at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School on Butterfly Lane, El- stree, Herts WD6 3BT from 12 noon and will cost £5 for adults and £1 for children in advance, or £10 for adults and £5 for chil- dren on the day so book now for great savings. ThechancetoattendtheSum- mer BBQ is just one of the many benefits of AOG membership, which also offers you a range of exclusive discounts on IT, imaging and dental telephony equipment, dental education courses, publication subscrip- tions and consumables. AOG (Aaa-Ooo-Gee) means ‘Welcome’ in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi, and the AOG welcomes you to its summer of fun! For more information, or to join, visit www.aoguk.org DT Towards the greater good