Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

March 28-April 3, 201130 Industry News United Kingdom Edition All you need in one place Whether you’re a principal, a practice manager or an administrative assistant, you’ll probably be familiar with the daily hassle of the office stationery order. With constant requests for more stationery and general supplies, the task can seem unending and can really take its toll on the practice’s budget. With Admor however, these worries can be a thing of the past, as their easy to use, cost effective service can provide you with all your stationery requirements plus a whole lot more. With over 20,000 products ranging from post-its to posters and desk fans to desks, Admor can help you with all your office needs, whether it’s restocking the printer or redecorating the office. Let Admor, with their years of experience in the dental industry, take off some of the pressure of organising a busy office and let you get back to running a successful practice. Visit www.admor.co.uk to begin ordering online and request your free catalogue or call 01903 858910 today! CPD with Bite If you find it hard to fit CPD around your job as a dental professional, then DCPBites could be your ideal solution for career development. For as little as £3.75, you can download podcasts on subjects such as communication, disinfection and decontamination, endodontics and oral health, all accessed from one website – www.dcpbites.com Each podcast is 20-30 minutes long and is written by experts in the dental industry. With both core and specialist subjects from reliable sources on offer, you can be certain that you are getting the best possible education in the easiest possible way. Download the lessons to your PC, smart phone or MP3 player and use them in your lunch hour, on the bus, in the car or in between patients. DCPBItes are the most flexible form of CPD available. Go through three easy steps with DCPBites podcasts by: • Listening to the informative podcasts • Reading the accompanying online notes • Testing your knowledge with online multiple choice quizzes With DCPBites from UCL Eastman, in association with Smile-on, you can update your clinical skills on the go for an adaptable and personalised program of learning. To register, go to www.dcpbites.com or contact UCL Eastman CPD at dcpbites@eastman.ucl.ac.uk Repair & Protect The makers of Sensodyne, specialists in dentine hypersensitivity, announce the launch of new Sensodyne Repair & Protect powered by NovaMin®. This exciting new variant within the Sensodyne range not only delivers clinically proven relief from the pain of dentine hypersensitivity but also goes beyond pain treatment to help repair exposed dentine, providing substantive protection against future damage. Clinical studies have shown that a five per cent Novamin formulation is effective in preventing the pain of sensitive teeth. NovaMin® helps build a reparative hydroxyapatite-like layer over exposed dentine and within the tubules. This layer, formed by Sensodyne Repair & Protect, uses the natural building blocks of teeth and starts to form from the first use. Research shows that the layer can withstand daily oral challenges such as toothbrushing and acidic food and drinks to help provide continual protection from pain with twice daily brushing. Samples of Sensodyne Repair & Protect and further information about NovaMin® technology are available from your GSK representative or by visiting www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk. Years of research Recent reports on the rising rates of obese and overweight patients have confirmed that many health authorities in the UK have started buying specialist equipment to accommodate the growing number of patients who are larger in size. Over the last decade the average patient weight has probably increased from between 12 and 13 stone to nearer 17 and 18 stone, with some authorities quoting that they “quite regularly see patients that are around 30 stone in weight and even bigger” Midmark’s recently launched new dental chair, the Elevance™, follows years of research and development yielding a patient chair that is a genuine departure from any chair on the market today. The unique Cantilever Forward™ design, advanced hydraulic system delivers smooth, responsive operation while supporting patients weighing up to 32 stone, whilst the patented, integrated armrests and cast aluminium backrest deliver a comfortable secure patient regardless of size. The Elevance™ chair delivers sophisticated styling, optimal patient access and exceptional patient comfort without compromise. For questions regarding this new product, please contact the Paterson Health Group 01594 833007, sales@paterson.ltd.uk or visit midmark.com/elevance. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ (UAPM) is now available from Nuview UA performance mouthguards and performance mouthpieces are designed to help your patients reach their full performance potential. The unique ArmourBite™ Power Wedge® found in every UAPM mouthpiece and mouthguard prevents teeth from clenching and pivots the jaw forward, releasing pressure on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).This, in turn, enables sportsmen or those facing stressful situations to benefit from: • Reduced cortisol production and lactic acid buildup • Improved overall physical strength and stamina • Faster reaction times and greater focus Currently worn by hundreds of professional athletes throughout the US and Europe, as well as those who face challenging situations on a day-to-day basis, such as firemen, Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ is fast becoming the mouthwear of choice for those looking to gain an edge in their performance. Custom- fitted by dentists and extremely comfortable to wear, UAPM offers a unique and exciting product to suit a wide range of patients and situations. For more information on Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ call 01453 872266 or email armourbite@nuview-ltd.com Advice you can trust Obtaining honest advice and practical help in running your practice is of immense value. Getting the right advice is invaluable, and even more so when it is available from dentists who have been there and done it, such as the team fromThe Dentistry Business. Offering a range of educational programmes as well as one-to-one in-practice training, the three-man Dentistry Business team comprises Lester Ellman and Carl Parnell, both reputable dentists and business executive Sim Goldblum. Between them, they have many years experience of all sectors of the dental market meaning you can benefit from their wealth of knowledge and understanding. The University accredited Level 4 and Level 7 programmes are modular courses that use a proven combination of exercises, case studies and direct experience, to let participants exchange knowledge, sharing in and learning from each other’s success. The Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate ultimately awards 60 credits for the management and “other” components of the FGDP Career Pathway leading to Fellowship, whilst the Level 4 Professional Certificate provides existing and aspiring practice managers with a recognised, transferable qualification. Both Level 7 and Level 4 courses are due to begin again in May 2011. For details contact Sim Goldblum on 0161 928 5995 or www.thedentistrybusiness.com Simply Excellent The Simply Excellence® (London) Implant Year Course, led by Dr Koray Feran and Dr Sanjay Sethi, will this year begin on October 7, 2011 and end July 14, 2012. The course equips practitioners with the skills they need to incorporate this fascinating field of dentistry into their own practices safely and effectively. Currently one of the country’s most hands-on implant training courses, the Simply Excellence® Implant Year Course enables attendees to treat at least one patient of their own from start to finish and to observe all the treatment stages of their colleagues’patients. As well as learning the essential theory behind modern surgical and prosthetic implantology, practitioners will also become skilled at accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, communication and patient management. Guest speakers will also be invited to share their knowledge on equipment, marketing, medico-legal issues and key practical skills. Asagestureofthanksforattendingtheircourse,DrFeranandDrSethialsooffer alldelegatesfreementoringthroughoutthecourseandforoneyearafterwards. For details and to book contact anai@lciad.co.uk. For information on referring to Dr Feran, call 0207 224 1488, e-mail koray@lciad.co.uk or visit www.lciad.co.uk. Deliverable benefits in one paste Newly launched Oral-B Pro- Expert toothpaste provides its extensive health benefits with the joint heritage of two- company backing (Procter & Gamble and Oral-B) with decades of steady research and clinical development. The all-in-one Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste derives its deliverable benefits against gum problems, plaque, caries, calculus formation, dentinal hypersensitivity, staining and bad breath from the evolution of its two main active ingredients; stabilised stannous fluoride and polyphosphate. Stannous fluoride was used in Crest toothpaste, introduced by P&G as the first clinically proven fluoride toothpaste in 1955. Although widely recognised for its anti-caries properties, stannous fluoride is relatively unstable in water-solution. However, the evolution of an innovative formulation with polyphosphate has enabled an effective combination. Stannous fluoride is an effective antimicrobial, delivering plaque control and anti-caries benefits as well as dentinal hypersensitivity relief, while polyphosphate protects against calculus formation, staining and bad breath. The evolution of the technology has progressed with over 12 years of clinical development and encompassed over 70 scientific papers and research presentations. As a multi- benefit dentifrice, the all-in-one therapeutic advantages of Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste prove the value of determined research and development backed by such trusted names. Join the Elite Your laboratory should meet the highest standards in restoration quality, not only in the product itself but also in the service provided in order to satisfy paying patients and maintain your revenue. CosTech Elite® presents the best solution to exceed your laboratory requirements with their new state of the art Elite7® programme. The Kent-based dental laboratory is run by a dedicated team of GDC registered technicians, able to create long-lasting restorations within a short space of time. The Elite7® express service ensures that you will receive your quality restorations at your surgery within seven days of your order, no matter where you are in the UK, via traceable UPS pick-up and delivery courier. If for any reason your laboratory work is not received on time, CosTech Elite® will guarantee a full refund. In addition, all their products, including the Elite 7®, have a five-year guarantee, which should reassure both patients and practitioners that your orders are valued and are in the best of hands. For more information on CosTech Elite® or for a free Elite® Dentist Pack call 01474 320076 or visit www.costech.co.uk Special Care Dentistry programme Following the GDC’s approval of the speciality of Special Care Dentistry, the UCL Eastman Dental Institute offers a UCL Certificate and Diploma in Special Care Dentistry. Taking place over 26 full days of teaching over one year, the programme consists of two modules for the UCL Certificate and topics covered include the following: Applied Biology; Systemic Disease and Special Care Dentistry; Behavioural Sciences; Law & Ethics; Health & Safety; Public Health Policy; Theory and Practice of Governance. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the care of patients with complex diseases with their colleagues and tutors, providing ongoing support in the field.Taught by experts from both the UK and abroad, seminars, lectures, skills laboratories and clinical attendance will help practitioners to develop their knowledge of Special Care Dentistry. Situated in state-of-the-art facilities, theseprogrammesareidealforthosepractitionerswishingtoobtainadditional clinical qualifications, and offer an invaluable opportunity for career growth. Further details can be accessed from www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk/cpd. For more information, contact: Nisha Gosai, Registry Officer on 020 7915 1092 or email academic@eastman.ucl.ac.uk. Relocation, Relocation Lansdell & Rose has a reputation for offering outstanding accounting tax and consulting services to owner-managed medical and dental practices, and can help GDPs with all their accounting needs. The company prides itself on offering a service dedicated to the overall success of its client’s businesses as well as the reduction of business and personal tax liabilities. With strategic and compliance support for GDPs, Lansdell & Rose can provide practitioners with a bespoke service for their practice. With a range of services including accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, Lansdell & Rose can ensure that dentists have everything they need to make their businesses flourish, both now and in the future. In light of the company’s continuing success, Lansdell & Rose are relocating to a larger suite of offices in London and can now be found at: 36 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London W8 6EJ. Lansdell & Rose’s other contact details remain unchanged so for more details on their range of services visit www.lansdellrose.co.uk, telephone 020 7376 9333 or email gen@lansdellrose.co.uk Clear The Air With Communication Courses Disputes are not uncommon occurrences in the dental practice. Therefore, it is worth learning preventative measures that can be used to avoid such disagreements, and effective methods of dealing with them if and when they do take place. To help professionals run a smoother surgery, Smile-On has provided a series of modules concerning communication in dentistry. Due to popular demand, it has added three more topics to this series: Communication and Consent: This defines the word ‘consent’ and teaches professionals the most effective methods of gaining this from patients. Practitioners will learn ways of clearly explaining treatment options to their patients as well as methods of promoting patient autonomy. Communication and Complaints: This will enable clinicians to better understand the causes of complaints and how to avoid them. This module will also teach professionals how to manage and resolve conflicts efficiently and demonstrate how they can be beneficial to your business. Recording Communication: This module discusses the value of recording conversations and emphasises the need for sensitivity and confidentiality. Practitioners will learn the types of conversation in the surgery that should be recorded and those that should remain confidential. For more information call 020 7400 8989 or email info@smile-on.com