For the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) 2020

The Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) will be postponed to Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th September 2020. September 2020 and will remain at the NEC Birmingham.

The original event was due to take place in May, but has been moved due to official advice regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic and the latest guidance on social distancing over the next 12 weeks.

This decision has been made in order to protect delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers and staff. We hope the new date will enable our dedicated dental professionals to focus on the current situation and come together as a united profession once the height of the COVID-19 crisis is over.

Alex Harden, Show Director of the Dental Technology Showcase commented:

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. While we have not taken this decision lightly, the health and safety of individuals involved is a top priority for us and we are committed to following all official guidance. 

“We will be working hard to create another outstanding event in September, offering the plethora of the first-class educational and networking opportunities that DTS has become known for. We will also be liaising with partners, exhibitors and sponsors to ensure they have every opportunity to maximise on their time at the later event. If anyone has any questions, please do contact the CloserStill Media team. 

“For now, I would encourage everyone to follow the guidance and stay safe during these difficult times.”

DTS is the UK’s leading two-day exhibition and conference for dental technology professionals, providing clinical, leadership and practical training via an extensive educational programme and hands-on demonstrations. It is the UK’s largest event of its kind, attracting over 2000 unique delegates and over 80 exhibitors.

CloserStill Media specialises in global professional events, within the healthcare and technology markets. The healthcare portfolio includes some of the UK’s fastest-growing and award-winning events, such as the Clinical Pharmacy Congress, The Dentistry Show, The Pharmacy Show and Acute & General Medicine.

CloserStill delivers unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all its exhibitions, delivering NHS and private sector healthcare professionals from across occupational therapy, pharmacy, dentistry, primary and secondary care with more than £16m worth of free training.

It is an awarded leading innovator. With its teams and international events, it has won multiple awards, including Best Marketer – five times in succession – Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For – four years in series – among others. CPC has won the prestigious Best Trade Show award two years in a row at the Association of Exhibition Organisers Awards and is shortlisted for the same award again in 2020.

DTS 2020 – Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th September–Hall 5, Birmingham NEC, co-located with the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show.

For more information, please visit www.the-dts.co.uk, call 020 7348 5270  or email dts@closerstillmedia.com

For the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020 

The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) will be postponed to Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th September 2020 and will remain at the NEC Birmingham.

The original event was due to take place in May, but has been moved due to official advice regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic and the latest guidance on social distancing over the next 12 weeks.

This decision has been made in order to protect delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, speakers and staff. We hope the new date will enable our dedicated dental professionals to focus on the current situation and come together as a united profession once the height of the COVID-19 crisis is over.

Alex Harden, Show Director of the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show commented:

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. While we have not taken this decision lightly, the health and safety of individuals involved is a top priority for us and we are committed to following all official guidance.

“We will be working hard to create another outstanding event in September, offering the plethora of the first-class educational and networking opportunities the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show has become known for. As such, CloserStill Media and the British Dental Association will be collaborating closely to ensure we present even more world-class speakers for delegates to hear from. We will also be liaising with partners, exhibitors and sponsors to ensure they have every opportunity to maximise on their time at the later event. If anyone has any questions, please do contact the CloserStill Media team.

“For now, I would encourage everyone to follow the guidance and stay safe during these difficult times.”

BDCDS is the UK’s leading two-day exhibition and conference for dental professionals, providing clinical, leadership and practical training via an extensive educational programme and hands-on workshops. It is the UK’s largest event of its kind, attracting over 9000 unique delegates and over 400 exhibitors.

CloserStill Media specialises in global professional events, within the healthcare and technology markets. The healthcare portfolio includes some of the UK’s fastest-growing and award-winning events, such as the Clinical Pharmacy Congress, The Dentistry Show, The Pharmacy Show and Acute & General Medicine.

CloserStill delivers unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all its exhibitions, delivering NHS and private sector healthcare professionals from across occupational therapy, pharmacy, dentistry, primary and secondary care with more than £16m worth of free training.

It is an awarded leading innovator. With its teams and international events, it has won multiple awards, including Best Marketer – five times in succession – Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For – four years in series – among others. CPC has won the prestigious Best Trade Show award two years in a row at the Association of Exhibition Organisers Awards and is shortlisted for the same award again in 2020.

The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020 – 11^th and 12^th September–Hall 5, Birmingham NEC, co-located with DTS.

For all the latest information, visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk, call 020 7348 5270 or email dentistry@closerstillmedia.com

Save on the cost of installing wall-mounted x-ray units with the NOMAD^® Pro 2 from Clark Dental. This highly portable handheld device enables you to move freely between surgeries or remain chairside with your patient, facilitating a more efficient workflow.

Designed with both the patient and practitioner in mind, the NOMAD^® Pro 2 features unique shielding that protects against direct and scatter radiation. With its higher capacity battery and intuitive user interface, this innovative device keeps pace with the day-to-day demands of a busy practice.   

Call Clark Dental to find out how you could benefit from the portability of the NOMAD^® Pro 2.

For more information contact Clark Dental on 01270 613750, email info@clarkdentalsales.co.uk or visit www.clarkdentalsales.co.uk

Stand L35

With more than 235 years of experience supporting Wisdom Toothbrushes’ modern oral healthcare products, you can be sure to find something to suit all your patients in the company’s portfolio. Why not visit the team at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020 to discover the latest solutions available?

In particular, the NEW improved Wisdom Clean Between Pro Interdental Brushes are clinically proven^[i] to reduce plaque and gingival bleeding. Featuring a unique curved profile for easy access to all areas of the mouth, plus a strong, flexible but durable stem, they ensure gentle and effective removal of plaque and bacteria, making it even easier to clean between the teeth.

Find out more about these and other innovative oral hygiene products in May 2020!

Please visit www.wisdomtoothbrushes.com or call 01440 714800

[i] James A. Plaque reduction of a dental product. In-use laboratory test report. Advanced Development & Safety Laboratories Ltd. April 2019.

Solvay Dental 360^® is committed to supporting clinicians with the delivery of high quality, personalised care. This market leading manufacturer has custom-developed Ultaire^® AKP – an advanced polymer-based material – specifically for the fabrication of lightweight, biocompatible, removable partial dentures (RPDs).

Ultaire^® AKP is strong, durable and metal-free. It fits into the digital workflow allowing RPDs to be designed with precise accuracy to achieve superior retention, a natural feel and supreme comfort and fit.

To deliver truly individualised care that enhances trust, confidence and patient satisfaction, contact Solvay Dental 360^® now.

To book a Solvay Dental 360^® Professional Lunch and Learn or to find more information about Ultaire^® AKP and Dentivera^® milling discs,
please visit www.solvaydental360.com

It may be something we take for granted, but air quality is a big concern. It goes without saying that good quality air is essential for life. We need it to breathe, and when there are impurities and toxins in the air, this can lead to a number of dangerous consequences.

As such, it’s important to take air quality into consideration in your practice. not only for the health of your patients but also because air is likely used in several daily functions. Air quality can directly impact both your staff and your patients, and therefore should always be a primary concern.

The air quality crisis

In some highly polluted areas, with every lungful of air people will inhale over 20 million particles of dangerous chemicals and other pollutants.[i]

According to data, various parts of London such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and other central locations which are home to numerous dental practices are up to five times over the EU limit for pollution, and with no signs of improvement.[ii]

It’s not just London that is guilty of poor air quality, however, and northern cities such as Manchester which are also home to numerous practices are just as guilty of exceeding EU regulations. In fact, the city council of Manchester has released a statement saying that almost 200 people a year die because of toxic air in the city.[iii] As such, air quality should be a primary concern regardless of where your practice is – although smaller towns and villages will inevitably have better quality air, it’s still something to bear in mind.

The effects of air pollution

Air pollution is dangerous. It is genuinely the biggest environmental threat in the UK, and the chemicals caused by pollution can be attributed to between 28,000 and 36,000 deaths per year.[iv] This is because of the toxic cocktail of chemicals that are expelled by sources such as car exhausts and other modes of transport, factories and even agricultural processes.

One of the possible results of breathing in these chemicals is various lung diseases, and these are much more common than anyone would imagine. Figures from the British Lung Foundation reveal that someone in the UK dies from lung disease every five minutes. Furthermore, 10,000 people are newly diagnosed with a lung condition every week.[v]

In the dental practice

In your dental practice air quality is just as important. Equipment that operates using air such as high-speed handpieces need to use purified air or the use of these instruments can result in airborne pollutants still being present in the air used during treatment.

It’s not just general airborne pollution that’s a worry either – you need to be wary that your handpiece isn’t using air contaminated by pathogens. There is proof that if the air compressor used to power handpieces doesn’t sterilise the air properly, then some infections such as influenza and the common cold can be spread through the airflow.[vi]

As such, maintaining a dental compressor that purifies air effectively is a top priority. This is easier said than done, however, and as you will probably be aware, it can be an expensive and time-consuming task. It is especially difficult when you have a practice to look after with countless other urgent maintenance tasks and things to keep on top of. So why not ensure your air compressor is covered by signing up for DentalAir’s AirCare Adoption Programme?

An easy way to ensure that your air compressor remains compliant, safe and in good working order, the AirCare Adoption Programme is a support service where DentalAir will effectively look after your air compressor for you. The team will ensure that the equipment receives all the necessary maintenance and air quality checks so that you can guarantee the air you are using in your treatment is completely safe and contaminant free.

Better air in the future

Tackling air pollution is a huge priority for governments around the world, so it’s likely that we will see advances in the future in terms of the pollution levels surrounding dental practices, especially in city locations. However, it’s always a good idea to ensure that your air compressor is purifying air effectively. By investing in a programme that maintains your air compressor and makes the process stress-free, you can help guarantee that your patients will experience safer treatment and that the air you use isn’t a potential threat.

For more information, please contact DentalAir at info@dentalair.com or call 0800 975 7530

Author Hayden George Contract & Sales Coordinator Dental Air

[i] The Guardian. Air Pollution: Everything You Should Know About A Public Health Emergency. Link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/05/air-pollution-everything-you-should-know-about-a-public-health-emergency [Last accessed December 19].

[ii] Big Think. A Map of London’s Most Toxic Breathing Spots. Link: https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/london-air-quality-pollution-health [Last accessed December 19].

[iii] Manchester City Council. Air Quality. Link: https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/200075/pollution/7697/air_quality [Last accessed December 19].

[iv] GOV.UK. Public Health England Publishes Air Pollution Evidence Review. Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-health-england-publishes-air-pollution-evidence-review [Last accessed December 19].

[v] British Lung Foundation. Lung Disease in the UK. Link: https://statistics.blf.org.uk/?cmp_id=1486843417&adg_id=63798229194&kwd=%2Bpollution%20%2Buk&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAiA8qLvBRAbEiwAE_ZzPXFmLodt9FvPBaYloxdmMzznvah60VsHERnLFbTKbsibD5Bou5We6xoCLFYQAvD_BwE [Last accessed December 19].

[vi] Shpuntoff, H., Shpuntoff, R. High-speed Dental Handpieces and Spread of Airborne Infections. N Y State Dent J. 1993 Jan;59(1):21-3.

For fantastic learning and networking opportunities, join the BACD at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2020. You will have the chance to engage with top clinicians presenting their insights at the BACD Aesthetic & Digital Dentist Theatre.

In addition, the BACD Lounge will enable you to meet members and explore the benefits of membership. This includes access to outstanding educational events, with the Annual Conference crowning this year’s programme. You can also find out how the BACD promotes clinical excellence in cosmetic dentistry through its prestigious Accreditation pathway.

The BACD looks forward to meeting you at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show in May!

For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, visit www.bacd.com

Panavia V5 is designed to make your restorative procedures simple.

It covers a huge array of indications so you only need one product for all your cementation needs. It also comes in an automix syringe that facilitates easy, time-saving application, with simple removal of any excess cement.

Panavia V5 contains MDP adhesive monomers to ensure excellent and long-lasting bond strength to zirconia and is available in five shades for superior aesthetics. In addition, its low film thickness of just 12 microns allows a tight fit and reliable marginal seal to reduce sensitivity and promote patient comfort.

Keep things simple with Panavia V5. Order through your usual dealer or from J&S Davis directly.

For more information on the industry-leading products available from J&S Davis, visit www.js-davis.co.uk, call 01438 747 344 or email jsdsales@js-davis.co.uk