Face value: how facial aesthetics can boost your business

In dentistry, professionals so often focus on how treatment will influence the aesthetics of patients’ smiles – but have you considered moving into facial aesthetic treatments too? Cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics are a perfect partnership that allows professionals to offer a more holistic approach to treatment.

Furthermore, this all-inclusive approach to aesthetics may be a good way to expand your business as well as your patient list and can bring a number of other benefits alongside…

A boom in ‘tweakments’

We all know that beauty treatments are popular. Though once only widely available to the rich and the famous, treatments such as botulinum toxin injections are fast becoming accessible to the everyman. In fact, in the UK it is estimated that there are over 2 million of these treatments performed every year.[i]

Although the typical age range for people receiving these treatments tends to be in the mid 40s, there is an emerging trend for the treatment among 16-29 year olds, with some people even opting to host events such as “Botox^®parties” as part of their hen dos or for other occasions. 51% of this demographic said they would consider getting the treatment, with many of them stating that they see minor cosmetic procedures as good grooming similar to that of flossing their teeth.[ii]

Other facial treatments too are experiencing a surge in popularity, and beauty magazine Marie Claire has predicted that ‘tweakments’, i.e. minimally invasive procedures involving dermal fillers, will be must-have treatments for 2019.[iii] In fact, the facial aesthetics industry is now booming and thought to be worth as much as £1.7 million.[iv]

Why facial aesthetics can fit with your skills

In many ways, minimally invasive facial treatments utilise the same skills that cosmetic dentists use on a regular basis. After all, these treatments involve examining facial features, creating bespoke treatment plans and administering injections.

These treatments are a fantastic way to begin offering your patients a more complete aesthetic package. As well as improving aspects such as fine lines and wrinkles, Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers can also be used to improve smile aesthetics – perfect for when you’ve corrected a patients’ dentition and they want their lips or cheeks to follow suit.

These treatments will be completely bespoke to each patient, and as such are a brilliant way to help improve your marketability, especially as not all dental practices offer these services. This can really help you to stand out from the crowd, bringing in new patients, building your reputation and increasing your profitability.

Something new to master

Dentistry can provide a broad range of challenges, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthwhile stepping slightly out of your sphere of knowledge to learn something new. Cosmetic facial treatments are a good way to energise the way that you offer care, especially if you have already mastered a different field.

This will help you to diversify your days and enjoy the satisfaction of learning something new. Furthermore, as the treatments are likely to bring in a new type of patient, it will also work wonders to diversify your daily interactions, helping to bring you new perspectives, challenges and long-lasting connections with patients.

Combining dental care with beauty

Although much dental treatment is focused on prevention and cure, aesthetics still play a key role. In recent years, aesthetics have become a core priority for patients, and this is likely because our physical appearance can have such a big impact on aspects of our personal and professional lives.[v]

Facial aesthetics can easily be altered by treatments such as orthodontics, dentures, or dental implants, and therefore it’s important for professionals to consider this carefully when planning these treatments.

The CS 9600 system from Carestream Dental helps to ensure that facial aesthetics are planned to perfection with its state-of-the-art CS Face Scan capability. Able to quickly take highly accurate 3D photos of patients’ faces, this innovative feature is incredibly useful when planning a more holistic approach to facial aesthetics as it allows patients to visualise potential treatment outcomes.

Embrace the moment

Beauty and dentistry are fast becoming interwoven, so it makes sense for professionals to take this opportunity by the horns. By exploring facial aesthetic treatments and considering how these could complement your everyday offerings, as well as investing in technology to help facilitate this holistic approach, you can help your practice to thrive.

For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or

visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk

For the latest news and updates, follow us on Twitter @CarestreamDentl

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References

[i]Heart. The B Word: Botox. Link: https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/botox-injection-cost-effects-hair-before-after/[Last accessed April 19].

[ii]Glamour Magazine. Since When Did Getting Cosmetic Surgery become The Norm? Link: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-rise-of-cosmetic-surgery[Last accessed April 19].

[iii]Marie Claire. These Are Set To Be The Biggest Cosmetic Surgery Trends For 2019. Link: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/beauty-news/cosmetic-surgery-trends-2019-648201[Last accessed April 19].

[iv]Heart. The B Word: Botox. Link: https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/botox-injection-cost-effects-hair-before-after/[Last accessed April 19].

[v]Manipal, S., Mohan, C., Kumar, L., Cholan, P., Ahmed, A., Adusumilli, P. The Importance of Dental Aesthetics Among Dental Students Assessment of Knowledge. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2014 Jan-Apr; 4(1): 48–51.

With a successful DTS 2019 enjoyed by all members of the dental lab community, the countdown has now begun for 2020.

Professionals can expect more of the same high quality education, with renowned speakers visiting from across the UK and abroad. There will also be another lab-dedicated trade exhibition where leading manufacturers will demonstrate their latest materials and innovations.

Whether you’re looking to update your knowledge, develop your skills or source new technology, DTS 2020 will be the perfect place to do all of the above. Save the dates today!

DTS 2020 – Friday 15^thand Saturday 16^thMay – NEC in Birmingham, co-located with the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show.

Visit www.the-dts.co.uk, call 020 7348 5270
or email dts@closerstillmedia.com

Lava Esthetic full-contour translucent zirconia from 3M Oral Care offers an array of benefits for dental technicians, dentists and patients:

• The unique built-in colour technology provides an excellent shade match[i]
• With a strength of 800 MPa,[ii]it is stronger than glass ceramics and other cubic zirconia materials
• It ensures a high bond strength[iii] 
• It facilitates an easy workflow[iv]
• It saves labs up to 3.5 hours in drying time[v]and up to 2.5 hours in sintering time[vi]

There are also nine pre-shaded gradient discs available to meet the needs of every patient. Contact 3M Oral Care to find out more.

For more information, call 0800 626 578 or visit www.3M.co.uk/Dental

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3M and Lava are trademarks of the 3M Company.

[i]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic shade match,2016. Claim no. 6939

[ii]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic bending strength,2016. Claim no. 6719

[iii]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic bond strength,2016. Claim no. 6697

[iv]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic simple layering concept,2016. Claim no. 6716

[v]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic drying time,2016. Claim no. 6684

[vi]3M Oral Care Internal Data. Lava Esthetic short sintering time,2016. Claim no. 7058

Will you be at BDIA Dental Showcase 2019? Nuview is looking forward to meeting delegates on stand N70, where the friendly team will be showcasing the advanced Carl Zeiss dental magnification and illumination equipment they supply.

These include the innovative EXTARO^® 300 dental microscope – featuring several breakthrough visualisation modes – as well as the EyeMag Pro and Eye Mag Smart dental loupes, which boast superior optics. Nuview will also be on hand to discuss the benefits of its Continu range of alcohol-free, water-based cleaning and disinfectant products.

Join Nuview at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase to take advantage of exclusive offers. You won’t want to miss out!

For more information please call Nuview on 01453 872266, email info@nuview-ltd.com, visit www.nuview.coor ‘like’ Nuview on Facebook.

Amita Rabadia, Practice Manager at Parkway Dental, explains why she thinks the CS R4+ practice management system gets full marks…

“The CS R4+ system is so easy to use and very straightforward when it comes to things such as accessing patient records.

“We use the system for financial reports, and to see any outstanding payments. The Springboard feature is exceptional as well – it makes it so straightforward to keep track of patients.

“I would absolutely recommend the CS R4+ system to others – it’s a definite 10/10!”

Find out more today.

For more information, contact Carestream Dental on 0800 169 9692 or

visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk

For the latest news and updates, follow us on Twitter @CarestreamDentl

and Facebook

In modern dentistry, efficiency is key. Patient lists are getting larger, complex treatments are becoming more widely accessible and the demand for speedy treatment and rise in patient expectations means that without an efficient approach, practices will struggle.

To cope with this, it’s important for practices to examine their workflows and concentrate on areas where they can streamline their services, as well exploring other ways to boost productivity.

Practice management makes perfect

Like every business, a dental practice needs good management in place in order to thrive. An effective practice management system is essential, as these systems help to streamline the organisational aspects of the business in many ways.

Firstly, going paperless and incorporating a digital system is likely to make a number of daily management tasks a lot more convenient. Appointments can easily be booked in and moved if necessary, and it’s far easier to keep track of patients and estimate profit margins and other significant financial aspects of the business, especially as all of this information will be in once place.

A good practice management system will also allow staff to chase up no-shows and reorganise missed or cancelled appointments effectively – this helps to prevent times where dentists will have no scheduled patients to see, improving efficiency throughout the day.

Motivation and education

Of course, although patients are the lifeblood of a practice, your team is just as crucial to keep happy, motivated and ready to work. Efficiency in each role is essential for a well-run unit, and a lot of efficiency relies on factors such as motivation as well as innovation.

It’s no secret that dentistry is a fast-evolving industry where new treatments are introduced all the time. Are your staff trained in these new methods? Have they had the chance to explore these new techniques so that they can apply these skills in everyday practice? It’s likely that the majority of new treatments and techniques will aim to shorten treatment times or allow for shorter appointments, and this is something worth considering as this will soon boost your business in terms of speed. Furthermore, patients will be drawn to establishments that offer state-of-the-art treatments and this can help fill your patient lists with people who are willing to pay for more niche or trendy treatments.

It’s also important to consider the job satisfaction of the people who work with you and for you. It’s likely that if any member of the dental team is feeling stuck in a rut, their motivation, performance and therefore efficiency as an employee will be affected. Boredom is routinely cited as one of the core reasons for lower productivity, and can also result in talented staff members leaving your practice if they feel they are not being engaged enough.[i]

In order to combat this, it’s worth seeing if there are any training courses that you can send people on so that they can learn new skills. This will not only keep them invested as they feel that you are helping them to develop their career, but it will also come with further benefits such as them picking up bankable skills that can help your practice become more profitable.

Perfect your daily workflow

It’s all well and good to look at the wider picture, but it’s also necessary to examine your everyday workflows to see if these can be improved.

Are there any technologies that your practice could use which you invested in? As digital technology continues to make leaps and bounds, these systems make it easier than ever to streamline your workflows, especially in terms of treatments such as the taking of oral impressions.

Your instruments too can impact your efficiency as a professional. Precise, well-made instruments not only help you to perform more accurate surgeries, but also help to decrease patient discomfort. This means that you will inevitably achieve high-quality outcomes, faster, allowing you to improve your own efficiency levels.

Now practitioners can benefit from some truly high-quality precision instruments by choosing myplant. A sister company of Meisinger, myplant has recently been launched in the UK, allowing professionals to buy the world-famous Meisinger instruments in the UK for the first time. This includes the whole Meisinger portfolio of steel instruments, diamond instruments, ceramic abrasives, flexible polishers and more.

Focus on what’s best for your business 

Improving efficiency doesn’t have to require drastic changes. By identifying areas where your practice can improve as well as investing in essentials that can help aid your performance, you can ensure that your practice is likely to become a more profitable and efficient in the future.

To find out more, visit www.myplant-dental.com, email order@myplant-dental.comor call 0049 21311 259465

[i]LinkedIn. How to Handle Boredom in the Workplace. Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-handle-boredom-workplace-peter-stark-csp-1c/[Last accessed July 19].

In a dental practice it’s likely that you’ll come face to face with lots of different types of waste. The Department of Health’s colour code for best practice waste disposal is a helpful way to discern between the different waste streams, but when some of the categories such as infectious clinical waste and highly infectious clinical waste are so closely linked, it’s easy to see why staff might be confused.

So, what constitutes these waste streams and why are two different colours of the colour code dedicated to them? It’s important to be confident in the topic to ensure that you are disposing of any clinical waste properly, especially as some items can be dangerous. 

The difference between the two waste streams

The main difference between these two waste streams is the method in which they have to be destroyed.

Orange waste encapsulates any clinical items that can be treated prior to disposal to make them safe, but which can still also be incinerated. In a dental practice these items are likely to include any used wipes, gloves and aprons.

On the other hand, items that are counted as clinical, highly infectious waste cannot be treated before disposal and therefore must be incinerated. Examples of yellow waste include gloves and aprons  that have been used when treating someone you either suspect or know to be carrying an infectious disease.

What are the dangers of clinical waste?

As the labels of infectious and highly infectious already suggest, the main danger these items present is that they can lead to the spread of diseases. Blood, saliva or any other bodily fluids that are on these items can hold a multitude of pathogens. Although some of these illnesses may not be any more serious than a common cold, there is also the chance that far more severe conditions can be spread through direct contact with this waste, including bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.

These conditions come with a lot of potentially life-changing outcomes. HIV heavily impacts the body’s immune system, leaving sufferers open to catching other conditions and exacerbating even simple illnesses such as colds into something far more threatening. Hepatitis C and B can also create a lot of problems, and if they go untreated can result in liver failure and other potentially fatal consequences.

As such, keeping these pathogens contained is essential, especially as even the smallest actions could lead to accidental infection. For example, if you unintentionally disposed of a pair of blood covered gloves in municipal waste, and this blood contained Hepatitis C or some other infectious disease, this could leave a number of people vulnerable. If whoever is emptying the bin is not wearing gloves, this means they may become infected if they get the blood on their hands. Furthermore, these blood covered items will eventually up in a landfill, where they will be open to the air and possibly come into contact with people and animals there, potentially spreading the disease further.

These pathogens could also be transferred to surfaces in the practice, even moving outside the surgery and into the waiting room. This puts patients at direct risk of contracting illnesses, and may result in a widespread panic. Although this really is a worst-case scenario, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility.

More than just health at stake

Of course, should the worst happen it’s not only your patients that are going to suffer but also your business.  Should an epidemic somehow break out due to the improper disposal of clinical waste, your practice will be directly in line for legal litigation. This can be extremely damaging for both your reputation and your employees, and needs to be avoided at all costs.

Another way to remember

If your employees are still unsure of how to segregate clinical waste appropriately, you can provide this information in a new, fun way. Initial Medical has especially created Colour Code Characters that are personifications of every waste stream, so that people can remember the protocols more clearly.

Each of these characters is the same colour as their respective waste stream, and their illustrations hold clues to the type of waste that fall under their category. You can contact Initial Medical to receive your free Colour Code Character posters by visiting the website www.initial.co.uk/medical.

Be clever with clinical waste

Both types of clinical waste can be dangerous and need to be disposed of properly. By introducing visual reminders to your practice, and through making the distinction between orange and yellow waste streams clear, you can avoid the spread of diseases in your practice.

For further information please visit www.initial.co.uk/medicalor Tel: 0870 850 4045

A recent news piece that caught my eye explained how a new drug developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease effectively improved some aspects of the condition by targeting the bacteria responsible for periodontitis.

This article, published in NewScientist, pointed out that though the drug is in very early stages, it has shown some improvements to molecules in both the blood and the spinal fluid of test subjects.[i]This is interesting as for a long time it was theorised that the disease was possibly caused by a build-up of protein in the brain called amyloid. However, this has since proven to not be the case, and more recent theories propose that this protein is rather a bi-product of the condition rather than the cause.

Regardless, the efficacy of this drug in targeting oral bacteria is something that the profession should be excited about. We’ve known for a long time that oral bacteria are responsible for exacerbating existing conditions such as heart diseases, liver diseases and even stroke. There are multiple other conditions that may have links with oral bacteria as well, such as diabetes.

So, imagine if this drug could be perfected and refined for use beyond Alzheimer’s disease patients? What if you could isolate the oral bacteria targeting behaviour and make it a consumer product for daily use? This could have huge implications for the treatment of a wide range of diseases and our general oral health moving forwards.

As always, we cannot know the true possibilities of this drug until development continues. However, I think the potential is clear, and I for one cannot wait to see what the future may bring.

For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999

Or visit www.endocare.co.uk

[i]NewScientist. Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Targets Gum Disease Bacteria. Link:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2210245-experimental-alzheimers-drug-targets-gum-disease-bacteria/[Last accessed July 19].

Outbreaks of infectious diseases within the UK remain a regular occurrence. Though these are usually minor illnesses such as colds and coughs, some are more serious conditions that can cause other complications or be very painful for sufferers.

The latest of these is an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease. Easily spread and causing a number of nasty symptoms, this viral infection is one worth protecting against, especially in dental practices as these sorts of environments give viruses the perfect opportunity to spread to a large number of people.

Cases on the rise

Spreading as quickly in the news as it did amongst people throughout the UK, the tail end of 2018 saw a huge increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease – especially in Somerset. Multiple reports were published on the outbreak, and these detailed that these cases were likely spreading through school environments and because people were not following the correct hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of the virus.[i]

Though the virus is relatively common anyway, it is unusual for it to affect so many individuals at the same time, meaning that extra vigilance defending against the virus in the future is necessary.

So what is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Not to be confused with foot and mouth disease (the devastating viral infection that affects cattle and other livestock) hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that primarily affects children – especially those under the age of ten. However, people of all ages can catch the disease, particularly those who did not have the disease during childhood.

Though the virus usually only lasts a week or two, during this time sufferers experience nasty symptoms that can quickly lead to other problems if the condition is not treated properly.

What are the symptoms?

Hand, foot and mouth disease lives up to its name by exhibiting symptoms primarily in those three locations on the body.  Symptoms tend to begin to appear 10 days after infection from the virus, and start with a general feeling of being unwell and pain in the abdomen, which can be accompanied by a cough, a fever and a sore throat.[ii]Obviously, these signs are symptomatic of many viral illnesses, and this is why it is so difficult to identify and take action against hand, foot and mouth disease in the preliminary stages.

Past this initial onset of symptoms, the disease then begins to become more distinct, and more serious symptoms will begin to appear such as nasty blisters and ulcers in the mouth and vibrant red spots and blisters on hands and feet that often cause great pain or can be unbearably itchy. This spotty rash can also spread over the rest of the body.

These blisters and ulcers may easily become infected if they are popped and scratched, and ulcers can cause children to be unable to eat or drink without great pain, possibly leading to dehydration if fluid levels aren’t maintained.

More seriously, in some rare cases the disease may be caused by a more severe strain of the enterovirus 71 (EV71) – and this can lead to the disease turning into other, far more threatening conditions such as meningitis and encephalitis, both of which can be fatal.[iii]

Easy to catch, easy to spread

The main problem with hand, foot and mouth disease is that it is incredibly easy to spread. As well as being transferable via droplets of saliva expelled from coughing or sneezing, the virus can also be spread via liquids formed in the blisters and ulcers. When these sores rupture the infectious liquid is easily transferred to surfaces, and once there easily spreads the virus to other people simply by touch.

Worryingly, the virus can live inside people for a long time even when symptoms have stopped, and will be present in people’s faeces for a few weeks even once they look like they’ve recovered. If these individuals do not practice proper hand hygiene during this period, the virus can be easily transferred this way too.[iv]

As such, it’s imperative that dental practices follow the correct decontamination protocols and enforce a thorough practice-wide cleaning schedule. Surfaces and items, especially those often touched by young patients such as toys or those in the bathroom should be thoroughly cleaned on a very regular basis. Any equipment used during the treatment of patients, especially those that seem to be exhibiting any signs of the virus, should be decontaminated using a reliable autoclave like the new Little Sister SES 2020N from EschmannDirect.

Limit the outbreak potential

Although hand, foot and mouth disease is not particularly threatening to the majority of individuals, this recent outbreak of the virus shows that it can still impact a large amount of individuals. Dental practices need to remain vigilant against these sorts of threats through the use of proper decontamination procedures, by doing so playing their part in ensuring that outbreaks don’t spread further.

For more information on the highly effective and affordable range of decontamination equipment and products from EschmannDirect, please visit www.eschmann.co.uk or call 01903 753322

References

[i]Express. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease OUTBREAK: Virus Spreads Across UK – Symptoms to Watch Out For. Link: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1041512/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-uk-outbreak-virus-infection-symptoms-signs[Last accessed November 18].

[ii]Bupa. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Link: https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/childrens-health/hand-foot-and-mouth[Last accessed November 18].

[iii]Government of South Australia. SA Health. Enterovirus 71 (EV71) Infection – Including Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention. Link: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+topics/health+conditions+prevention+and+treatment/infectious+diseases/enterovirus+71+ev71+infection[Last accessed November 18].

[iv]Bupa. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Link: https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/childrens-health/hand-foot-and-mouth[Last accessed November 18].

The ADI Team Congress 2019 provided a learning opportunity for all dental professionals involved with the placement, restoration and management of dental implants. A vast array of topics were explored by some of the most inspirational and knowledgeable speakers in the field, exposing delegates to brand new ideas and sparking constructive debate.

For dental hygienists and dental therapists, the dedicated full-day lecture programme was chaired by ADI DCP representative, Julia Wilson, and covered a broad spectrum of issues.

Elaine Tilling kicked off proceedings with a session entitled “Do You Mind If I Vape? … Well Do We?” With the aim of finding effective ways to help more people quit smoking, Elaine explored how e-cigarettes work and how they can be used as a substitute for tobacco cigarettes to support cessation. She also discussed what is known about the safety of the products in the limited time they have been commercially available, giving dental hygienists and therapists everything they needed to decide for themselves whether any of their patients could benefit.

After a short break, Mark Cronshaw moved the discussion into clinical areas, presenting “Old Problems and New Approaches to Care: Infection, Chronic Inflammation and Pain”. Emphasising the importance of a team approach for effective patient care, Mark considered how, why and when lasers and phototherapy can be used in practice to treat infections and improve soft tissue healing. He shared all the latest research and clinical evidence for use of these innovations in the management of peri-implant disease and offered a wealth of advice based on his own experience to help delegates enhance their own protocols and patient care.

In the afternoon, Claire McCarthy delivered a workshop entitled “Supportive Implant Therapy: A Must Have Set of Skills”. A charismatic and passionate speaker, Claire ensured enthusiasm levels remained high throughout the session. She recapped the problems faced when it comes to the management and treatment of peri-implantitis, not least of which were disease prevalence and patient expectations for long-term results without taking adequate responsibility.

Introducing what was to become a reoccurring topic throughout the afternoon, she also challenged the idea that dental hygienists and therapists should not probe around dental implants. Supported by the definition of ‘peri-implant health’, she argued that bleeding on probing and probing depth are still important factors in the identification of peri-implant disease. She also highlighted that many of the concerns professionals held about probes damaging the dental implant surface were unfounded given the skills and attitudes of modern dental hygienists and therapists.

Citing biofilm as “public enemy number one”, Claire went on to emphasise the importance of primary prevention, before giving delegates the chance to get hands-on with some of the cutting-edge equipment she uses in practice. Practical elements included air polishing handpieces, dental implant probing kits and Peek ultrasonic tips, all of which professionals were able to try and ask any questions of the product experts on hand. Claire concluded her very entertaining and humorous session by discussing the evidence behind modern products and procedures and even provided some samples for delegates to take away.

Sarah Childs, a Dental Therapist delegate, commented:

“An informative and interesting day. Speakers on all topics were motivational and passionate, and all sessions were entertaining.”

Dental Hygienist Stella Galer added:

“It has been a fantastic Congress again. I particularly enjoyed the Hygienists’ & Therapists’ Programme, which provided the latest techniques and research for maintaining and treating dental implants. I’m already looking forward to attending the next Congress in 2 years!”

Dental hygienists and therapists at the event had access to the Plenary Programme on Thursday and Saturday as well, where they could hear from even more first-class speakers. In addition, the exhibition hosted more than 50 suppliers and manufacturers of dental implant-related products and technologies for delegates to browse between lectures. This was the perfect place for professionals to catch up with colleagues and meet new people, broadening and strengthening professional networks.

As no ADI Team Congress is complete without the opportunity to relax and have fun, the Congress Dinner on Friday night was great fun. The National Museum of Scotland provided the perfect backdrop to a lovely evening spent in superb company. Indeed, Edinburgh was the ideal location for this year’s event, offering delegates beautiful surroundings to explore for the weekend.

While the ADI Team Congress 2019 may be over, the ADI will continue to offer educational opportunities for all members of the dental team. To find out more about upcoming activities, visit the website today.

For more information on the ADI and all upcoming ADI events, please visit www.adi.org.uk

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