Month: October 2022

ACCLEAN Giveaway Time!

Do you want to be one of the lucky 50 people to win a free ACCLEAN Profluoride Varnish?

In collaboration with Purple Media Solutions, Henry Schein Dental will be giving away an ACCLEAN Profluoride Varnish to the first 50 people who fill out the form below!

The Profluoride Varnish is ideal treatment to use on patients with hypersensitive teeth and in cervical areas after professional cleaning and/or calculus removal.

The varnish immediately releases fluoride and sets within seconds after contact with saliva as it adheres extremely well to moist surfaces. Working with a fast-reacting product will help you speed up the varnishing process, resulting in less chair time.

It is an impeccable product as it can be used on a wide range of patients due to it not containing any aspartame, saccharin or gluten.

Don’t miss out on this amazing competition and fill out the form today! Competition Terms and Conditions can be found below.

 

 

Competition Terms and Conditions:

Key details of each prize draw and competition (the “Competition”) are shown on the promotional web page for that prize draw or competition. The following general rules apply to all Competitions. Items in bold type below are detailed on the Competition page.

Each prize draw and competition will run from the Start Date through the End Date, each of which appear on the Competition page.

The promoter of the Event is Purple Media Solutions Ltd, The Old Schoolhouse, St Stephens St, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2AD (PMS) and the competition is being run on behalf of Henry Schein UK Holdings Ltd (“HSUK”).

Each Competition is open only to UK residents and entrants must be aged 18 or over. Employees of PMS or  HSUK or anyone else connected to the Competition, may not enter.

Only one entry per household is allowed unless otherwise stated on the Competition page. Only entries made online via the Internet will be accepted. All submitted entries become the property of PMS and HSUK; provided that any materials submitted as part of an Entry, such as a photograph, video, written story or drawing, are “Solicited Submissions” as described below.

“Solicited Submissions” means those Submissions  that we expressly request or enable you to provide to us via any feature or activity on a Site for our review or display and possible specifically-defined consideration or compensation (collectively, “Consideration”) (such as prizes or other value in games, sweepstakes, contests and promotions).

Unless otherwise noted on the Competition page, no purchase is necessary to enter any Competition. Entrants are responsible for the cost of their connection to the Competition page via the Internet.

PMS does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to the Competition page or website. PMS does not accept responsibility for lost, damaged, invalid or illegible entries.

All entries for a Competition  must be received no later than 12.00pm British Time on the End Date to be eligible for selection.

Winner Selection (depending on the type of Competition): For a Prize Draw: All winning entries will be selected randomly by PMS or its agents within two (2) weeks of the End Date from all correct entries received. The selection is final.

Winners will receive confirmation via the medium in which they submitted their application within three weeks of the draw date. Winners must respond within two weeks of receiving this communication, or risk forfeiting the prize. PMS reserves the right to select another prize winner if a reply is not received in time, and PMS and HSUK shall have no liability to previously-selected prize winners who have not replied in time.

Winner name(s) may be displayed on the Competition page for at least thirty (30) days after the Prize(s) have been awarded.

All prizes are non-transferable. No cash alternative is available for any prize. In the unlikely event that a prize should become unavailable, PMS reserves the right to substitute a prize which it reasonably determines as being of equal value.

PMS reserves the right to cancel or terminate the Competition or disqualify any participant at any time without giving advance notice and will do so if it cannot be guaranteed that the Event can be carried out correctly for technical or legal reasons or if PMS suspects that any person has been manipulating the administration of the Event or has acted unethically in any other way.

Use of Personal Information; Post-Event Publicity: To enter the Competition we may ask you to register your personal details with us. Your registered details will only be used in accordance with PMS current published Privacy Policy. If you are only asked to provide an email address to enter then your personal information will only be used by PMS, its agents HSUK and their related companies to administer the promotion, to select the winner or winners (if more than one) and to arrange delivery of the prize(s). You will receive marketing from PMS regarding our future services and events unless you opt-out by emailing James.cooke@purplems.com (you may already have done this if you have registered with us previously).  You will also receive marketing communications from HSUK unless you opt-out by emailing ukcustomerservicesweb@henryschein.co.uk.

Each Entrant agrees that if he or she wins a Prize, PMS and HSUK will have the right, without additional payment or permission, to use their name for the purposes of announcing the winner(s) and they may be requested to participate in post-event publicity.

 

Straumann collaborates with BAIRD

Straumann supports several training courses within UK dental implantology, working with prestigious organisations to maintain the highest standards of education.

The team continue to collaborate with the British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry (BAIRD), supporting the Evidence Based & Clinical Implant Course, presented by Dr Hassan Maghaireh. The programme offers intensive, modular training and covers basic implant sciences, treatment planning, surgical and restorative skills, evidence-based implant dentistry, implant maintenance and managing complications.

Delegates have the opportunity to follow an allocated patient throughout the entire implant journey as part of training, plus they are guaranteed to place at least two implants themselves.

For further course details, or information on the many other learning opportunities available through Straumann, please visit the website today.

 

For more details please visit www.skill.straumann.com/en-GB/Home

Proving its worth, again and again

The Implantmed from W&H is a bestseller in the field of dental implantology and oral surgery – why? Because it combines 20 years of innovation to deliver exceptional usability, reliability, flexibility and precision.

With an intuitive user interface and wireless foot control, you can place dental implants with ease and facilitate successful outcomes for your patients. When combined with the W&H Osstell ISQ module or Osstell Beacon, you can accurately measure implant stability, improving the safety of the treatment. Now, you also have the flexibility to add the Piezomed piezo surgery module to make it the complete solution to your surgical needs.

Consider adding the Implantmed drive unit into your dental repertoire, to truly innovate how you place implants.

Get in touch with W&H for more information today!

 

To find out more visit www.wh.com/en_uk, call 01727 874990 or email office.uk@wh.com

Dental Partners and Working Feedback celebrate record-breaking 100,000 reviews

Dental Partners, an exciting and fast-growing network of dental practices, are in high spirits, celebrating a whopping 100,000 reviews – the first ever group to do so.

In 2017, Dental Partners had signed up 11 locations and, just five years later, they are proud to have all their practices using the review platform.

This breakthrough has been achieved in association with Working Feedback, a top tier partner with a system that integrates directly with Software of Excellence and Dentally. The system collects, moderates and shares feedback through easy-to-use software and is an approved review partner for the CQC and NHS digital, which means the system also takes care of the Friends and Family Test (FFT) requirements.

Commenting on reaching this milestone, Dental Partners’ Chief Operating Officer, Caron Best , stated, ‘When we decided there was a need for us to monitor patient satisfaction and learn from it, reaching 100,000 reviews was a distant but exciting prospect.

‘Our belief in the importance of feedback has now been proven right, not only by the numbers but also what the reviews themselves say, demonstrating their worth via increased patient enquiries and our ability to react to what our patients say about us.    

‘By using Working Feedback, an independent third-party service that works through our chosen software, the solution is reliable, simple and easy to use, and it works! What more could we ask for?’

Adding her voice to the celebrations, Tina Sleigh, Marketing Communications Manager, said: ‘We are patient-focused and dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. That means service is incredibly important to us and so see our patients’ feedback is key to this. That’s a significant part of why we are able, today, to celebrate our 100,000th review.’

She continued: ‘As chosen feedback system effortlessly integrates with the NHS Digital website, Google My Business and social media, we are able not only to build our online presence in a positive way and act on constructive feedback, but it also offers us the opportunity to cross-sell additional services.’ 

Key Feedback Statistics for Dental Partners (achieved through Working Feedback):

  • 100,000+ Patient reviews
  • 6,824 Google reviews
  • 11,821 Friends & Family Test responses
  • 1 in 4 patients response rate
  • 98% Group Patient satisfaction score

If you too would like to learn about the benefits of using Working Feedback in your practice, in the first instance simply visit www.workingfeedback.co.uk, email info@workingfeedback.co.uk or call 0800 043 2100.

Team members praise Dentistry Show London

Dentistry Show London offers learning and networking opportunities for all members of the dental team to enjoy.

Commenting on Cat Edney’s session about digital scanning for DCPs, Head Nurse Ewa Fares from Elgin Dental Care said:

“I want to encourage team members to use the scanner that is sitting in our hallway collecting dust! I thought the speaker was very good and very clear in her session.”

Dental therapists, Rosie Anderson and Poppy Grout, were also impressed by Lauren Long’s lecture about fully utilising the skills of the dental therapist:

“Lauren was very clear in comparing the working models for dental therapists – it is difficult to find that information. We attended because we wanted to know more about how to implement a dental therapist’s skills and we will take a lot back to help sell ourselves a little more.”

Reflecting on the show in general, practice manager Vanessa, said:

“This was my first time attending the show and I was looking to see what’s new in the market. Sessions have also been very interesting – I will be coming back next year!”

 

Dentistry Show London 2023 will be held on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October. Visit london.dentistryshow.co.uk for the latest details

“You couldn’t ask for better support”

Vicky Jefferies, Area Manager for Rodericks Dental, shares her career journey so far and offers some advice for others considering a similar professional pathway:  

“I started my working life washing up in a pub, where I worked up to bar supervisor when I was 18 years old. I then worked in a health spa for 5 years, becoming a specialist therapist, before moving into the retail side of the beauty business. Next up was the car industry, where I became an IT system trainer, before I took time out to have a baby. I joined dentistry when I came back to work as a part-time receptionist. I later qualified as a dental nurse and then became a practice support manager and lead dental nurse, following my interests in management. I joined Rodericks Dental in 2016 as a single site practice manager, upskilling to dual-site management coaching new practices managers in their roles as well. By 2018, I was an area support manager and in 2019 I took on the area manager role.

“I have always had great support from everyone in Rodericks Dental, including a huge amount of support from my own manager, Verity Hills. I spoke to Dawn Farrell (COO) about my career ambitions when I joined and have put forward whenever a relevant opportunity came up. You can ask the leadership team for so much help. There is a clear focus on career progression and building skills. Rodericks understands that everyone has different skillset and they prioritise those. You have to put the work in, but if you have the passion and motivation, they will take you wherever you want to.

”My advice for others looking to develop their own careers would be to figure out what areas you enjoy and where you want to go – there are many options for dental nurses! Then make sure you share your interests with your manager(s) so they can help you advance, offer advice and put you forward for opportunities. It’s just about being proactive in your self-development and knowing where you want to go. Rodericks provides a great support network. I’ve worked with many companies to compare and I don’t think you could ask for better support for your career development than here. Want a great career? Come to Rodericks!”

For more information on the career opportunities available at Rodericks, please visit www.rodericksdentalcareers.co.uk,

or contact Ashley Lillyman at recruitment@rodericksdental.co.uk or on

01604 970988 (option 1)

#wearerodericks

Planning for a secure financial future

Without a clear understanding of your personal and business finances, it’s unlikely that you will have the information you need to plan effectively for the coming years, especially as so many things are still in a state of flux. So what can you do to safeguard your finances and keep working towards your future goals?

A difficult to navigate financial landscape

The cost-of-living crisis is the term on everyone’s lips at the moment, and for good reason. In a relatively short time, we’ve seen prices skyrocket and leave many people struggling. Fuel prices continue to climb, inflation has reached the highest rate for 40 years (currently 9.1%)[i] and energy prices show no sign of settling.

These price hikes are impacting everyone, which means that it can be difficult to know how to proceed with any financial plans you have in the pipeline. The best way to ensure that you are well informed about your finances and can reach your financial goals is to seek assistance from experts.

Finding advice that suits you 

When seeking financial advice, there are two options available to you: Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and Restricted Advisers. Both of these options have advantages, so it’s necessary to know how these individuals can help you and what options are on the table.

Restricted Advisers: as the name suggests, Restricted Advisers can only give advice on a limited selection of products on the market and are usually tied in with certain companies. This means that if you are shopping for insurance policies, for example, they will only be able to offer you a certain selection that fall under their remit.

They may also only be able to offer you products in one area. For instance, they may specialise in providing pension products and not be able to offer you any advice on other areas. This is both a benefit and a disadvantage, as it guarantees that they are very knowledgeable in their specific field, but it also means that they can only take a limited approach to your unique financial situation.

Independent Financial Advisers: one huge benefit of choosing the services of an IFA is that they have the freedom to offer you the whole spectrum of products available on the market. This means that they can take a deeper dive into your finances and see how you can save in multiple areas, whether that’s by finding insurance policies that will better align with your needs or by guiding you through pension policies to help set you up better for the future. They can also look at different opportunities for you, such as giving tailored advice on entering the stock market or making other investments.

As their help isn’t tied to a particular company or set of products, you can also guarantee that an IFA will always offer you advice that is in your best interests. As such, in the vast majority of cases advice from IFAs is likely to be more beneficial.

Find a firm that understands you and your industry

There are hundreds of firms with IFAs out there, but how can you find the right firm for you?

Dentistry is a unique industry in that dentists are considered self employed. Plus, with rules and regulations guiding the industry constantly changing, it really pays to choose a firm who has a deep understanding of the profession. This way, you can guarantee that the advisers can apply their knowledge to your financial situation and have a better grasp on how your work life will be impacting your funds.

The award-winning team at money4dentists are the perfect choice for dentists. Not only have they got decades of experience in the industry, but they also only work with dentists, guiding them to achieve their financial goals time and time again. No matter whether you are looking towards retirement, want to invest in stocks or have a vision to expand your business, the experts at money4dentists are here to help every step of the way.

Secure your future 

While the economy is unpredictable, it makes sense to ensure that your finances are in the best shape possible. By seeking advice from IFAs who truly understand your situation, you can guarantee that you receive the best guidance possible, giving you the tools you need to keep your finances secure and continue to work towards any future financial goals.

 

 

For more information please call 0845 345 5060 or 0754DENTIST.

Email info@money4dentists.com or visit www.money4dentists.com

 

[i] BBC News. What is the UK’s inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up? Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322 [Last accessed June 22].

A winning combination

Learning new skills is well-established to improve self-esteem and uplift mood. When you couple that with skills that open up new opportunities, you know you are on to a winning combination.

Ucer Education provides exceptional postgraduate education in implantology within the UK. Directed by Specialist Oral Surgeon, Professor Cemal Ucer, Ucer Education has seen thousands of satisfied dentists become experienced with all aspects of implantology over its prestigious 25 years.

Ucer Education’s flagship is the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Implant Dentistry (EduQual Level 7). Across the year, you will receive a top-tier grounding in all the diverse skills and knowledge that go into implant provision. From treatment planning and leveraging the latest equipment and software, to hard-won surgical skills and advice, to post-operative care and patient management. Much of this information and the skills developed are transferable, making it an excellent investment of your time regardless of how far you take your studies.

The next course begins soon, so find out more by visiting the website today.

 

For more information please visit www.ucer.education or call Prof Ucer on 07767 645331

Email ucer@oral-implants.com

 

 

A&U Dental braces for growth with acquisition of new surgery following funding from Santander UK

A&U Dental has acquired Citident Dental Practice in Milton Keynes, marking its expansion into Buckinghamshire and taking its portfolio of surgeries to seven. Santander UK has provided A&U Dental with a £2.5m funding package to support the acquisition.

A&U Dental was first established by siblings Ambareen Tejani-Sharif and Aly S. Tejani in 2016, and Santander UK has provided funding support for six of the family-run group’s seven dental surgeries as well as its day-to-day banking.

Santander UK has been the business’ banking partner since its inception, providing funding support in 2016 for the acquisition of its first practice, The Avenue Dental Surgery in Leigh, Greater Manchester, and additional funding later that year which enabled it to acquire its second practice, Bredbury Dental Centre in Stockport. In 2020, Santander UK provided it with another funding package to support its acquisition of its third practice, Lovely Lane Dental Centre in Warrington, Cheshire, followed last year by funding for its acquisitions of Beach Road Dental Practice in Northwich, Cheshire and Merseyside Dental Centre in Liverpool. A&U Dental self-funded the acquisition of its sixth practice, Prestbury Road Dental Practice in Macclesfield, Cheshire in November last year.

As part of its acquisition strategy, A&U Dental aspires to build a portfolio of 20 dental practices in the next five years, and in doing so to expand into new locations throughout England. It is currently looking to make acquisitions in London and the South of England. It also intends growing organically through the addition of new services, such as facial aesthetics, oral surgery, orthodontics and premium-time dentistry at its existing practices. Its surgeries offer both NHS and private dental services.

The group’s current annual turnover is £7.1m and it is targeting turnover of £11.5m in a year’s time and £30m by March 2028. In line with anticipated growth, it plans to increase its staff from 114 currently to 500 in the next five years.

Aly S. Tejani, Acquisitions and Operations Director, A&U Dental said: “Our family has been working with Santander UK since 2016 with the purchase of our first practice, Avenue Dental Centre. Over the past year, with Santander UK’s funding and support, we’ve more than doubled the size of our group to seven dental practices. During this growth phase, we look forward to working with Santander UK as our banking partner to build our business into a truly nationwide group.”

Ambareen Tejani-Sharif, Dental Director, A&U Dental said: “It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Santander UK over the past seven years. I am proud with what it has helped us achieve in the North West, allowing us to provide a high level of service to all our patients. I look forward to our growth in this new region.”

Jill Yates, Relationship Director at Santander UK, said: “We are pleased to provide funding for A&U Dental’s latest acquisition, which expands its portfolio of dental surgeries to seven. Having been A&U Dental’s banking partner since it was first established in 2016, we are delighted to have supported its growth at every step of the way and look forward to providing it with tailored, dedicated sector-specialist support in the years to come, helping it attain its aspiration of operating a nationwide portfolio of dental practices.”

Products that last a lifetime

J&S Davis is proud to offer dental professionals the BPR Swiss range of portable dental equipment.

Made in Switzerland, the BPR Swiss range of systems encompasses portable dental units, chairs, trolleys, lights and stools, as well as options for the dental lab. These products are easy to assemble and dismantle, without any sacrifice to their quality. For over 25 years, BPR Swiss has always prioritised quality, performance and innovation, delivering products to busy professionals that can be depended on, time and time again.

For dental professionals seeking an economic and high-performing alternative to static equipment, get in touch with J&S Davis to find out more today.

 

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