Month: March 2018

BSDHT – Getting the right messages out there

Helen Minnery – President of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) – was a guest speaker on Talk Radio in March, discussing tooth erosion and its prevention.

She emphasised how diet is one of the most important considerations for avoiding tooth erosion, more so than the products used during daily cleaning. Helen made clear that it is acidic food and drinks that have the greatest influence and that people need to think about how often and when they consume such things.

She also gave specific examples of some of the most acidic foods and drinks to be aware of, and offered listeners some practical advice to reduce the potential for enamel erosion.

This is just one way that the BSDHT continues to raise awareness of dental problems among the general population, particularly highlighting the need for improved oral health for children. To find out more about the society and what else it does, contact the team today.

For more information about the BSDHT, please visit www.bsdht.uk,

call 01788 575050 or email enquiries@bsdht.org.uk

BBC Scotland comes to CALCIVIS

This week, BBC Scotland interviewed Adam Christie, CEO of CALVICIS to speak comprehensively about the development of the company’s imaging system and told viewers how this innovative new dental device is helping to revolutionise preventative dentistry. 

Filmed at a dental practice in Edinburgh, Adam showed how the CALCIVIS imaging system works and explained:

“Using a recombinant photoprotein, the CALCIVIS imaging system identifies free calcium ions released from actively demineralising tooth surfaces.”

Viewers saw how the CALCIVIS imaging system produces a very short, low-level flash of light that is detected by an integrated intraoral sensor and presented as a glowing, digital map at the chair side. It was agreed that CALCIVIS offers dental practitioners an early detection device to identify enamel demineralisation in the earliest, most reversible stages, which enables them to plan prompt management to prevent dental caries.

In addition, the non-invasive CALCIVIS system helps patients to understand their risk of dental caries more easily and motivates them to improve oral hygiene levels.

As Adam Christie explained to the BBC, “CALCIVIS is a first for British Dentistry. Never before has it been so easy to detect areas of active demineralisation so efficiently.”

If you would like to know more about this remarkable technology, contact the CALCIVIS team today.

 

BBC Scotland comes to CALCIVIS

Adam Christie the CEO of CALCIVIS was interviewed by BBC Scotland this week. He spoke comprehensively about the development of the CALCIVIS imaging system and told viewers how this innovative new dental device is helping to revolutionise preventative dentistry.

Filmed at a dental practice in Edinburgh, Adam showed how the CALCIVIS imaging system works and explained:

“Using a recombinant photoprotein, the CALCIVIS imaging system identifies free calcium ions released from actively demineralising tooth surfaces.”

Viewers saw how the CALCIVIS imaging system produces a very short, low-level flash of light that is detected by an integrated intraoral sensor and presented as a glowing, digital map at the chair side. It was agreed that CALCIVIS offers dental practitioners an early detection device to identify enamel demineralisation in the earliest, most reversible stages, which enables them to plan prompt management to prevent dental caries.

In addition, the non-invasive CALCIVIS system helps patients to understand their risk of dental caries more easily and motivates them to improve oral hygiene levels.

As Adam Christie explained to the BBC, “CALCIVIS is a first for British Dentistry. Never before has it been so easy to detect areas of active demineralisation so efficiently.”

If you would like to know more about this remarkable technology, contact the CALCIVIS team today.

To find out more about CALCIVIS visit www.CALCIVIS.com

or call 0131 658 5152

DenMat and Dental Sky join forces to re-establish brand

DenMat UK is delighted to announce a new distribution partnership with Dental Sky, one of the fastest growing dental supply companies in the UK. This strategic move will enable DenMat to successfully re-establish their brand within the UK and ensure their vast range of consumables and small equipment become readily available to even more practices across the UK & Ireland.

Since the early 90s, DenMat has been pivotal to the launch and success of several consumer-lead campaigns and has grown to become a leading manufacturer of some of the industry’s favourite high-quality dental products including Lumineers®, PeriOptix® magnification and illumination systems, and Hartzell® Instruments to name just a few. Dental Sky will be proudly distributing DenMat’s SOL® Portable Diode Laser and NV® PRO3 microlaser, helping set the standards in new laser technology for the modern, forward-thinking practice.

The aim now, is to provide a dedicated service to dental practices that is second to none, with a growing sales and in-house customer support team that are constantly seeking ways to improve their product selection and distribution to the end-user.

George Black, Managing Director of DenMat UK says, “Teaming up with Dental Sky means we can now supply the dental profession with our exclusive range of products across all areas of dentistry in a faster and more convenient way.” Simon Tucker, CEO of Dental Sky supports this, “With guaranteed next-day delivery, by distributing DenMat’s products we can continue to supply the dental profession with almost every product needed to help them run a successful dental practice.”

To find out more about DenMat’s range of products, call 0844 775 0779, email info@den-mat.co.uk or visit www.den-mat-uk.co.uk. To place an order via Dental Sky, visit www.dentalsky.com or call 0800 294 4700 today.

 

John Grant elected new Chairman of the ASPD

The Association of Specialist Providers to Dentists (ASPD) is proud to welcome one of the UK’s foremost legal experts, John Grant, as its new Chairman.

Founded in 1999, the ASPD is a network of professional and reliable businesses that specialise in providing services to the dental profession. Members of the ASPD are dedicated to serving the dental market and they understand your needs, as well as the problems and opportunities of an ever-developing business – so you can be confident in their advice and guidance.

With an outstanding reputation spanning over 25 years, John Grant embodies the ideals of the ASPD, as he continually strives to lend his wealth of knowledge and experience to dentists in need of legal assistance.

As a Director at Goodman Grant – a leading UK law firm – John spearheads his own team of dentolegal solicitors who understand every aspect of acquiring, running and selling dental practices. Rest assured that with his specialist support, no case is too big or too small to handle.

John is looking forward to serving the ASPD, as well as those within the dental industry.

For additional information on the ASPD, please visit www.aspd.co.uk

 For more information on Goodman Grant, visit www.goodmangrant.co.uk or contact your nearest office:

London: 0203 114 3133

Leeds: 0113 834 3705

Liverpool: 0151 707 0090

Dental Directory voices concern for UK dentistry in talks with MP Priti Patel

L-R: Mark Stephenson, Priti Patel and Mimi Lau

Dental Directory has raised concerns over access to NHS dentistry, children’s dental health and how more dentists are urgently needed with MP, Priti Patel.

The Foreign Affairs Select Committee Member met with managing director and commercial director, Mark Stephenson and Mimi Lau, at Dental Directory’s headquarters in Witham, Essex.

Talks focused on the need to address the lack of dental provision across the country and particularly the dentist recruitment crisis.

Children’s dental health and the £18m yearly spend on emergency dental care, were highlighted as indicators that vulnerable people were not getting sufficient access to high-quality NHS dental treatment.

Stephenson said: “We welcome this opportunity to speak with Priti Patel and thank her for taking the time to meet with us.

“Recent research shows that more than half of dental practices in England are closed to new patients and a lack a provision is felt most harshly in deprived communities. The major source of poor access to NHS dentistry is an acute shortage of dentists and if things don’t change, there is a risk that access to the best dentistry will continue to decline.

“As a business that has been operating in this sector for more than 45 years it’s not something we’re willing to stand by and watch. 

“We invited Priti Patel as our local MP to raise these issues and help drive change. We need to increase the number of dentists being trained, continue to bring in the best dentists from Europe and, particularly after Brexit, ensure that outstanding dentists from around the world are able to practice in the UK.”

Discussions with the MP also touched on international export of Dental Directory’s own brand range, UnoDent.

Patel adds: “I was delighted to visit Dental Directory. They are an excellent business supplying dental practices across the country with the equipment they need to maintain high quality dental health and hygiene and keep the country smiling.

“As with many businesses they are keen to see how Britain can be best positioned for future trade to support importers and exporters as we leave the EU.”

Commenting on the importance of international relationships for Dental Directory and UK dentistry, Stephenson added: “For our own business international access is also important to our growth.

“Our focus will always be on the UK dental market, but through overseas partnership we’re able to gain insight into product innovation and broaden the breadth of services and products we supply to over 12,000 dental practices, medical institutions and trading partners in the UK.”

Ask Anne: “Why should my broker become my best friend?” – Anne Barker

One of the things that can deter would-be vendors from selling their practice is the prospect of dealing with a wide variety of third-party organisations. For many sellers, particularly those still working in practice, the thought of having to juggle accountants, solicitors, brokers and other agencies as well as maintaining a normal case-load, is simply overwhelming.

As a broker with over 17 years’ experience in the market, and as someone who recently sold my business (when MediHoldings became a Henry Schein company), I can empathise with this. However, there are various things that can be done to mitigate the sheer volume of work involved in selling a practice and in this process a good broker can really be your best friend.

Time is of the essence when selling a practice and it’s important to be surrounded by professionals who understand your needs and wants and who are as committed to a speedy process as you are.

Choosing the right solicitor is vital if time lines are to be met. Recommendation of a solicitor based on their current workload is made easy through a dedicated ‘Solicitors panel’, giving the ability to put forward those who are able to work at a pace set by the vendor, rather than that set by their other clients.

Similarly, with accountants it’s important to work with a broker who will do much of the hard work for you. Your broker should know if your practice is going to take 12 weeks to sell – or even a year – and should advise you accordingly so that a realistic exit strategy can be planned.

Like price, deal structure is negotiable, but is also essential to any deal progressing to completion. It’s not just about finding the right buyer, it’s about brokering the deal. Both the individual needs of the sellers and buyers must be taken into account in structuring the transaction in the most appealing manner for both parties’ and to ensure “a fair deal”. A respectable broker should have an in-depth knowledge of buyers in your area, be able to identify who is most hungry for the business in order to maximise the sale and be capable of obtaining a price that is deemed fit in order for the Principal to either retire or reach an agreed “earn out” period.

Planning the transition of a practice sale is one thing, but navigating a way through the lengthy CQC application process is something else entirely and thanks to its complexity there are many aspects that can go awry. Many agencies and solicitors can charge anything between £400 to £1200 for this service which is why it makes sense to look to a company who are willing to take on the task themselves by offering a complementary CQC consultancy service to their clients, to ensure that the process can be completed as quickly and as smoothly as possible.

Transparency and communication are key values for brokers and keeping clients up to date with progress is essential. It’s important to

keep sellers engaged in the process and the more the broker can help to streamline, the better result we achieve in the long run. Once a practice is for sale I would expect that the vendor is contacted every day if necessary but at least once a week for a progress report.

When acting as a broker it is incumbent on me to establish a relationship of trust with my client. I do this in order to understand what the client wants, so I can best advise on the route to take, ensuring the seller is fully aware of the sales journey they need to travel and to help remove as much aggravation and stress

Offering HPV jab to boys would cut cancer rates, says OHF

As reported in Irish News,  health charity, the Oral Health Foundation has reiterated its call for the urgent introduction of a gender-neutral HPV vaccination in the UK in order to stop a rapid increase in mouth cancer cases.

Mouth cancer rates in the UK have risen by almost 300 per cent within the last three decades and are predicted to rise by more than a third again before 2035.

The charity believes an increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is responsible for the alarming rise in mouth cancer and have branded the UK’s current HPV vaccination programme as inadequate, unfair and discriminatory against males and putting millions of lives at risk. HPV is spread to the mouth via oral sex; HPV can also be responsible for causing cervical, vaginal, penile and anal cancer as well as genital warts.

Peter Baker, HPV Action Campaign Director, said: “A decision to vaccinate boys as well as girls against HPV is now long overdue. Boys in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Israel and the United States are offered the vaccine and the Italian government has just decided to do the same. It’s unacceptable that boys in the UK are being left behind and exposed to the virus that causes 5 per cent of all cancers worldwide.”

Dr Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, said: “For far too long men have been excluded from being provided a simple and potentially lifesaving HPV vaccine and this will undoubtedly contribute to the enormous increase in mouth cancer cases.

“Girls have been offered a HPV vaccination though schools to protect against cervical cancer for almost a decade now and it has saved countless lives; the debate around a gender-neutral vaccination has continued for almost this long with no conclusion.

Irish News has said it is estimated that it will cost about £20-24 million per year to extend the current UK HPV vaccination programme to include school-age boys in the UK. In comparison, treatment of HPV-related genital warts in men alone in the UK is estimated to be more than £32m a year, so there are potentially enormous savings to be made by the NHS through the introduction of a gender-neutral vaccine.

Curaprox victorious at The Beauty Shortlist Awards

Following on from its win at The Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards 2017 in the Best Baby and Kids’ Toothbrush category, Curaprox is pleased to announce that it was also victorious at The Beauty Shortlist Awards 2018.

Judging took place over a six-month period from September to February with Curaprox beating some of the world’s leading brands to win ‘Best Whitening Product’ with the Black Is White toothpaste with activated carbon. All awards were granted based on the decision of an expert panel: no ads, no sponsors and no voting – 100% independent.

Designed to remove discolouration without abrading or bleaching using the natural qualities of activated carbon, the Black Is White toothpaste is renowned for its safe, gentle and effective whitening and cleaning.

Together with its refreshing lemon flavour, enzymatic system, physical blue filter and 15’000 ppm hydroxylapatite, the ingenious toothpaste has become a favourite with consumers and professionals alike.

To find out more about the award-winning Black Is White toothpaste, contact Curaprox.

For more information please call 01480 862084, email info@curaprox.co.uk or visit www.curaprox.co.uk

 

DENTAL AWARDS 2018 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

It is with great excitement that we reveal to you the Finalists for The Dental Awards 2018! The standard was higher than ever and the decision was not made easy for our expert Judges but they’ve managed to narrow each category down to a select few out of many great contributions to the industry this year. Thank you to all that applied and please keep your eyes peeled for next year! 

Here are the finalists for The Dental Awards 2018: 

Best National Smile Month Event

  • Vitality Dental
  • University of Glasgow Dental School
  • Mydentist
  • Boundaries for Life
  • Manchester University Foundation Trust – Oral Hygiene Improvement Group
  • Guys Hospital – Be Smart About Hidden Sugar
  • Torrs Park Dental Practice 

Dentist of the Year

  • Harminder Semhi – Cygnet Dental Practice
  • Anta Riekstina – Highcliffe Dental Care
  • Bogdan Pantiru – Ferry Dental Centre
  • Glenn Steffin – East Preston & Ferring Dental Clinic
  • Patrick Zachrisson – Wensleydale Dental Practice
  • Salman Shams Khan – Baycliff Dental Surgery
  • Nikolaos Vourakis – Vitaliteeth Dental Spa
  • Andrew Taylor – Wadebridge Dental
  • Gary Stacey – Olivers Dental Studio
  • Abdul Dalghous – Yorkshire Dental Suite
  • Imran Arbee – Tooting Bec Dental

 

Young Dentist of the Year – South

  • Andrew Wilson – Your Dental Practice
  • Andre Faro Leite – Inspired Dental Care
  • Ramona Seth – Westwood Dental & Wellbeing Centre
  • Janine Sohota – Bilton Dental
  • Kamil Ahmed – Hermitage Clinic
  • Jonathan Worton – Gidea Park Dental Practice
  • Filipe Amante – Wensleydale Dental
  • Rahul Nehra – The Smile Gallery
  • Bhaven Modha – Uxbridge Health Centre
  • Kunal Shah – Leo Dental

 

Young Dentist of the Year – North & Central

  • Gareth John Elgan Rees – Cahill Dental and Implant Clinic
  • Aasim Hashmi – Smile Manchester
  • Nigel Parkash – Honour Health  (Jesmond)
  • Affan Saghir – Yorkshire Dental Suite
  • Adam Ebrahim Patel – 58 Spencefield Lane
  • Shaminder Chahal-Lidder – Lutterworth Dental Practice
  • Sukhjit Lidder – Lutterworth Dental Practice
  • Michael Hicks – Mydentist Dean Road
  • Ravi Nathwani – Littleover & Ashbourne Dental Practices
  • Siew Leng Tan – Genesis Dental Care

 

Dental Therapist of the Year

  • Amy Hills – Whitehills Dental & Skin Clinic
  • Suzanne Morton – Sharoe Green Dental Practice
  • Kathryn Carey – Cahill Dental and Implant Clinic
  • Rebecca Young – Dentistry on the Clyde
  • Donna Forde – Zen Orthodontics
  • Paul Hilson – Hebburn Dental Clinic

 

Dental Hygienist of the Year

  • Gemma O’Callaghan – 10 Dental
  • Debbie Gee – Cahill Dental and Implant Clinic
  • Tracy Doole – Sandown Dental and Implant Clinic
  • Debbie Bell – DB HYG Ltd
  • LeAnne Morris – Sorriso Dentistry
  • Michelle Cox – Oakley Road Dental Practice
  • Jocelyn Harding – Confident Dental & Implant Clinic
  • Anna Middleton – London Hygienist
  • Brooke Shipp – Bow Lane Dental
  • Gulab Singh – Wensleydale Dental Practice
  • Renate Putrus – Bow Lane Dental
  • Julie Simpkins –  My Dentist

Website & Digital Campaign of the Year

  • Narberth & Herbrandston Dental Practices
  • Cahill Dental & Implant Clinic
  • The Sandford
  • Oral Health Promotion Stapleford Care Centre (Tooth Fairies)
  • Wadebridge Dental
  • Inspired Dental Care
  • London Hygienist
  • Baycliff Dental Surgery
  • Elmfield House Dental Practice
  • Bow Lane Dental Group
  • Bamboo Dental
  • Mydentist

 

Dental Nurse of the Year – South

  • Aldona Dominik – Mydentist

  • Alisha Shaw – Ferry Dental Centre

  • Linda Hague – The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre

  • Izzy Holland Owen – North Chailey Dental Care

  • Rebecca Silver – Waterside Dental Health

  • Claire Noor – Dentistry For You

  • Anna Solarska – Oakley Road Dental Practice

  • Kayla Whitelock – Wensleydale Dental Practice

 

Dental Nurse of the Year – North & Central

  • Seaneen Shields – Zen Orthodontics
  • Lily Amber Wilson – Yorkshire Dental Suite
  • Catriona Thornton – Sandown Dental and Implant Clinic

  • Bakula Srikanta – The Flame Lily Agency / Birmingham Dental Hospital

  • Gemma Holden – Sharoe Green Dental Practice

  • Siana Garstang – Sharoe Green Dental Practice

  • Sara Green – Peppermint Dental Centre

  • Joanne Speight – Fresh Smile Clinic

  • Faye Greenhalgh – Revive Dental Care

  • Michelle Reid – Heath Dental

 

Practice of the Year – South

 

  • Inspired Dental Care
  • Pure Periodontics
  • The Sandford
  • Smile Together Dental CIC
  • Bow Lane Dental Group
  • Buckingham House Dental Practice
  • Dentality @ Hoddesdon
  • Imogen Dental
  • The Smile Galler
  • Burridge Dental Practice
  • Wadebridge Dental

 

Practice of the Year – North & Central

  • Seven Dental
  • York Place Dental
  • Portland Road Family Dental Care
  • Sileby Family Dental Centre
  • Directorate of Community, Dental Health – Liverpool Community Health Trust
  • Yorkshire Dental Suite
  • St Johns Hill Dental Practice
  • Andrea Uhbi Dentistry
  • Revive Dental Care
  • New Road Dental

Practice Manager of the Year

  • Lesley Holden – Sharoe Green Dental Practice
  • Alice Stewart – The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre
  • Zeeola Moore – Zen Orthodontics
  • Hannah Haines – Inspired Dental Care
  • Mariana Sadowska – Bridge View Dental Practice
  • Raymond Ramirez – The Smile Gallery

 

Team of the Year  – South

  • The Wessex Dental Specialist Centre
  • Imperial College Dental Surgery
  • Cavity Dental Staff Agency Ltd
  • Elmfield House Dental Practice
  • Bamboo Dental
  • Charminster House Dental Practice
  • Wensleydale Dental Practice
  • Tooting Bec Dental
  • Dentality @ Hoddesdon
  • Bow Lane Dental Group
  • Imogen Dental

Team of the Year  – North & Central

  • Harbour Dental
  • Seven Dental
  • New Road Dental
  • Yew Tree Dental Practice
  • Genesis Dental Care
  • Portland Road Family Dental Centre
  • Andrea Ubhi Dentistry
  • Sharoe Green Dental Practice
  • Directorate of Community, Dental Health – Liverpool Community Health Trust
  • Revive Dental Care
  • New World Dental

Practice Design & Interiors

  • Novos Dental Clinic
  • Wadebridge Dental
  • The Sandford
  • Bamboo Dental
  • Inspired Dental Care
  • New Road Dental
  • Mydentist Olivers Dental Centre
  • Dentality
  • Sorriso Dentistry
  • Happy Kids Dental

Dental Receptionist of the Year

  • Sarah Singleton – Northwick Manor Dental Practice
  • Emma Hobbs – Sharoe Green Dental Practice
  • Lillie Biddlecombe – Ferry Dental Centre
  • Vjollca Kransniqi – Village Dental Practice
  • Sinead Quinn – Zen Orthodontics
  • Demi-Leigh Bairstow – Fresh Smile Clinic