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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Admor: The Complete package Do you want a full service office essentials company that knows the dental industry inside and out? While other companies can meet only your basic stationery needs, Admor can help your practice with everything from dental specific products such as appointment cards to bespoke design services: “Not only did I purchase my stationery, banners and signage from Admor, but I also engaged the services of their design team. The Admor website was excellent: really easy to use with a tremendous range of products and the service I received was exemplary. The designs were just what I wanted, the products were of extremely high quality and the Admor team were very efficient – an all-round winner! I would have no hesitation in recommending Admor to colleagues and shall be using them again in the future.” Stuart Lutton, Ivy Dental Practice, Edinburgh. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Admor can ensure all your office dental and essential needs are met. So for an all-round service on one convenient website, be sure to contact Admor, the office essentials company dedicated to dentists. For more information contact Admor at support@admor.co.uk or by calling 01903 858 910 www.admor.co.uk Combating Calculus Calculus, widely recognised as a cause of gum problems by increasing the retention of dental plaque, is set to face new opposition with Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste. Formedbythecalcificationofpreviouslydepositeddentalplaque,calculusthen provides a rough surface on which further plaque can adhere. To counter this cycle of events, Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste is formulated with polyphosphate which helps prevent the initial build-up of calculus. This active ingredient inhibits the crystal growth of the unwanted hydroxyapatite in residual plaque, inhibiting mineralisation and helping to prevent calculus formation. Laboratory and clinical work have confirmed this effect, especially when Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste has been used over time. Furthermore its substantial efficacy against calculus has been confirmed. Of additional benefit to users of Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste is the unique combination of polyphosphate and stabilised stannous fluoride. In a remarkable synergy, this latter ingredient delivers long-lasting anti-bacterial benefits and as such is recognised as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. Its ability to inhibit bacterial growth, reduce bacterial adhesion and to affect microbial metabolic processes adds the double advantage of anti-plaque to the anti-calculus defences against gum problems. For further information please call michelle@ab-communications.com, 07920-178179 The Dental Directory at the 2011 Clinical Innovations Conference The Dental Directory team demonstrated the service that has earned them more than a 50 per cent share of the current dental supplies market at the Clinical Innovations Conference 2011. Delegates were encouraged to speak to The Dental Directory’s representatives about all of their supply needs, and were offered help, advice and details of the company’s superb cost reduction programmes, which are designed to save practices both time and money. As the largest full-service dental dealer in the UK, The Dental Directory has access to all the latest products and innovations and can offer competitive pricing and a quality service. The Dental Directory supplies over 27,000 dental products across the country, and with a 99 per cent reliability record for order accuracy, offers an easy to use ordering system and next-day delivery service. With high standards of customer care matched by low prices, The Dental Directory deserve their reputation for excellence, and visitors to the 2011 CIC got a glimpse of the experts in action. FormoreinformationsimplycontactyourlocalDentalDirectoryRepresentative, call 0800 585 586, or alternatively visit: www.dental-directory.co.uk. Smile-on and The Dental Directory Award £1000 Bursary to Dentists Smile-on and The Dental Directory have awarded four lucky dentists a £1000 bursary to be spent on their favourite Dental Directory products while they study for an MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Not only will the winners receive an MSc degree on completion of the course, they will also make valuable savings on the equipment they will need throughout the programme. The innovative post-graduate qualification was the UK’s first online programme for dentists on the subject. Modules include: • Patient communication • Current techniques, materials and clinical advances in posterior aesthetics • Treatment planning of the complex aesthetic case • Restoration of endodontically treated teeth The course allows busy dentists to study at times and locations convenient to them, enabling them to continue treating patients throughout.The majority of the course can be accessed online, but also includes three residential ‘hands- on’courses. For more information about the MSc in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, call 020 7400 8989 or visit www.smile-on.com Less intense and alcohol free Johnson & Johnson have launched a less intense, alcohol-free version of Listerine Mouthwash – Listerine Zero The new product is alcohol-free for a less intense taste, but still contains the classic Listerinefouressentialoils:menthol,thymol, methyl salicylate and eucalyptol. Listerine Zero kills up to 99 per cent of plaque bacteria in vitro, more than other alcohol- free, daily use mouthwashes. Listerine Zero also contains 220 ppm (0.05 per cent) fluoride for effective enamel protection. According to Johnson & Johnson, Listerine Zero has been developed to address the individual needs of patients who may, for lifestyle, health or religious reasons, or on grounds of taste, prefer a less intense, alcohol-free mouthwash. In consumer tests, over 70 per cent of participants liked the milder taste of Listerine Zero. For dental professionals, there is now a less intense and alcohol-free, yet highly effective daily use mouthwash within the Listerine range to suit the individual needs of some patients and to help them achieve a cleaner, fresher and healthier mouth beyond toothbrushing and interdental cleaning alone. For more information about Listerine Zero, the Listerine Total Care range of mouthwashes, or for free samples, please contact Johnson & Johnson on 0800 328 0750. DK out Stannous fluoride, a widely recognised anti-caries agent used in Crest toothpaste, introduced by Procter & Gamble as the first clinically proven anti-caries fluoride toothpaste in 1955, is now back in a newly stabilised form in Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste. Although widely recognised for its anti-caries properties, stannous fluoride can be unstable in water- solution. However, the evolution of an innovative formulation with low water and polyphosphate has enabled a doubly effective combination. Stabilised stannous fluoride works in two ways. Firstly, fluoride has the ability to inhibit demineralisation and enhance remineralisation of tooth enamel. Additionally, stabilised stannous fluoride exhibits strong reactivity with tooth enamel and root surfaces forming resistant, insoluble precipitates to provide further resistance to acid attack from plaque microorganisms thereby adding extra protection and improving its anti-caries effect. The advantages do not stop there, since stabilised stannous fluoride is also an effective antimicrobial agent delivering long-lasting anti-bacterial benefits especially against caries- causing microbes such as Strep mutans. Laboratory and clinical studies have confirmed its ability to inhibit bacterial growth, reduce the ability of bacteria to adhere to tooth and gum surfaces and to affect their metabolic processes. Additionally the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs has recognised stannous fluoride as meeting its ADA Seal of Acceptance requirements for anti-caries efficacy. For further information please call michelle@ab-communications.com, 07920-178179 Ray Goodman speaks at NASDA press conference Ray Goodman, Senior Partner at Goodman Legal, Lawyers for Dentists, spoke at press conference earlier this year at the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants (NASDA). Topics discussed included lending and the increasing demands of lenders and banks, and going forward with the Care Quality Commission. Ray Goodman chairs the group of specialist dental lawyers, which is part of NASDA and who work alongside the specialist dental Accountants in NASDA to make it easier for dentists to select and appoint complementary specialist advisors. Goodman Legal’s tailor made, practical guidance covers a wide variety of issues faced by dental professionals such as expense share agreements, NHS contracts and preparing for retirement. The company’s advice helps dental professionals navigate the minefield of legal issues they often face when running a dental practice. Ray Goodman and his highly experienced team of lawyers work closely with PCTs and to provide dentists with the most up-to-date advice possible. For more information please contact Ray Goodman, Goodman Legal, Lawyers for Dentists on 0151 707 0090, email rng@goodmanlegal.co.uk or visit www.goodmanlegal.co.uk Complete practice transformation with minimal disruption The furnishings of a workspace within a practice must be fit for purpose and safe for use. Is your workspace designed specifically for the task in hand, or has it merelyadaptedovertimeasaresultofcircumstances? As notoriously busy people practice principals can spare very little time considering refurbishment options, having to diligently concentrate on the job in hand. However, an ineffective workspace can have an adverse effect on the daily performance of staff, and subsequently the wellbeing of the patient. Since 1975, Tavom has been providing bespoke dental cabinetry solutions that have earned international acclaim. Complete dedication to excellence means that expert consultants and highly skilled engineers work with practitioners from initial design to final installation, ensuring receipt of the very best innovative solutions to individual requirements. If one of the main concerns when considering a refurbishment is the disruption of treatment, Tavom prides itself on transformations with minimal disruption. Superior materials provide aesthetically compatible cabinetry, and non-porous, durable work surfaces of Corian or glass offer practicality. Tavom perfectly balances style, ergonomics and value, providing cost-effective bespoke cabinetry solutions. Whether you wish to update current facilities or undertake a full refurbishment, call Tavom today. For additional information or advice call Tavom UK on 0870 7521121 For adaptable and effective implants, choose NobelReplace™ Practitioners taking their first steps in placing dental implants need a system that can be relied on to produce reliable results every time. As the most popular system used among dental professionals, Nobel Biocare’s NobelReplace™ implants are a great place to start. NobelReplace™ is easy to use thanks to its colour coded identification system and step-by-step drilling protocol for maximum predictability, thus making it an excellent choice for dentists of different levels of experiences. Designed for optimum versatility and flexibility, NobelReplace™ implants can be used in multiple situations to suit every patient’s needs. This opens up implant treatment to a variety of patients and helps to increase the practitioner’s patient base. With NobelReplace™ patient treatment time is minimised, and surgery is faster and more efficient thanks to the implants’ innovative design which aids the healing process and reduces patient discomfort. NobelReplace™ is ideal for single-tooth restorations, fixed partial dentures as well as full arch fixed and removable solutions such as implant bridges. Furthermore, NobelReplace can also be used for immediate extraction sites. For more information and technical information contact Nobel Biocare on 0208 756 3300 or visit www.nobelbiocare.com Nuview Astonishes Practitioners at the Clinical Innovations Conference 2011 The practitioners, who attended the Clinical Innovations Conference 2011 at The Royal College of Physicians, were able to benefit from over 14 hours of verifiable CPD and improve their skills in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Dental professionals were able to witness how the superior magnification quality of Carl Zeiss could improve their standards of treatment and among its innovative assortment of optical products were the EyeMag Pro and EyeMag Smart Dental Loupes. These have proved to be of particular benefit in the field of endodontics due to their variety of working distances and wide range of magnification options, from 2.5x (EyeMag Smart) to 5x (Eyemag Pro x3.2 – x5). In addition, the award winning OPMI Pico and Pro Ergo impressed many with their outstanding magnification, advanced ergonomics and assortment of features, including: - 5-step magnification changer - Integrated video and stills camera facilities - Shadowless illumination Also catching the eye of clinicians was Nuview’s Continu range of water- based disinfectants. CE marked and HTM 01-05 compliant, these alcohol-free solutions are kind to hands and surfaces and can eradicate 99.998 per cent of bacteria within 30 seconds. For more information call 01453 872266 or email info@nuview-ltd.com www.voroscopes.co.uk BACD London Study Club On Thursday 14th July, the BACD London Study Club will be hosting a talk by Dr Tif Qureshi, President Elect of the BACD, on The Dahl Principle: Incisal Edge BondingAsAnAlternativeTo Preparo-Mental Dentistry? Dr Qureshi will be explaining how he uses the Dahl principle day to day in restorative dentistry and how it can be used as an interceptive treatment combined with traditional occlusal theory. The lecture will consider how the Dahl principle can be used to prevent the need for more aggressive tooth preparation in your patients and will cover: • The History of Dahl Principle and the Dahl Concept • The Loss of occlusal space • Modern uses with minimally invasive dentistry • The setup of guidance • One stage vs. two stage treatment • Incisal edge bonding techniques and materials • Multiple Case studies The talk will take place at the British Dental Association, with light refreshments served from 18.00 - 19.00 and the lecture itself commencing at 19.00. For more information please contact Mrs Suzy Rowlands on 020 8241 8526 or Email: suzy@bacd.com May 16-22, 201128 Industry News United Kingdom Edition Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ There are many types of sports mouthwear that offer oral protection during contact sports, but only Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™ (UAPM) is engineered to offer your sporting patients so much more. The patented Armourbite™ reverse wedge technology incorporated into each UAPM product helps to prevent teeth and jaw clenching, thus relieving pressure on the temporomandibular joint - a known trigger for increased cortisol. This new Under Armour mouthwear also enlarges airway openings, resulting in less lactic acid build up, and helping the body to cope with stress, allowing the user to benefit from greater focus, stamina and strength. UAPM is available as an upper mouthguard for contact sports, and a lower mouthpiece for non-contact sports and training. Custom-fitted by dentists, UAPM products benefit all active patients over the age of eight who participate in contact and non-contact sports. Top UK athletes, including the Welsh Rugby Union, Bath Rugby, London Irish and London Wasps, along with Premiership Football clubs, already use the product, making it the clear choice for patients wanting more from their mouthwear than simply oral protection. For more information on Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™, call Nuview on 01453 872266 or email armourbite@nuview-ltd.com