Month: December 2022

ADI Team Congress 2023 – the place to be

Make sure to mark your calendar for 4th-6th May 2023, and book your place at the Association for Dental Implantology (ADI) Team Congress 2023!

With a title like ‘Individual Excellence or Team Triumphs’, you can expect plenty of resources for the dental team. Alongside an exciting variety of expert speakers, delegates can explore the exhibition floor and take advantage of everything the show has to offer.

There will be workshops for dentists (book now – they’re popular!) and unmissable social events. These include the Congress drinks and Congress dinner, where delegates can unwind after the day for some socialising and networking.

More details are yet to be released, so keep your eyes peeled for more information.

 

For more information about the ADI, or to join, please visit the website www.adi.org.uk

Here to help the next generation!

Are you a student studying dental therapy, dental hygiene or a newly qualified professional?

Why not join the British Association of Dental Therapy (BADT) and embrace some of the fantastic opportunities of the profession?

The BADT offers members outstanding educational resources, support and the opportunity to connect with likeminded individuals across the industry. Plus, members are also able to access perks such as discounted indemnity rates with Dental Protection.

To support students and newly qualified professionals, BADT membership is FREE for undergraduates and for individuals in their first year of qualification. Half price rates are also available for professionals in their second year of qualification.

The BADT is here to support you in every step of your career. To find out more, please contact the team today.

 

For more details, please visit www.badt.org.uk

Diversity in Dentistry Action Group moves to CGDent

The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) is now hosted by the College of General Dentistry.

The group, formed in 2020 to deliver action to identify and address discrimination of all types within the dental professions, comprises over 70 members drawn from more than 35 national dental organisations.

These include the College as well as the Annual Conference of Local Dental Committees, the African & Caribbean Dental Association UK, the Association of Dental Groups, the Association of Dental Hospitals, the British Association of Dental Nurses, the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the British Association of Dental Therapists, the British Association of Oral Surgeons, the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry, the British Association of Clinical Dental Technology, the British Dental Association, the British Dental Industry Association, the British Dental Students’ Association, the British Endodontic Society, the British Institute of Dental & Surgical Technologists, the British Orthodontic Society, the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, the Care Quality Commission, Dental Protection, the Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors, Community Dental Services, the Dental Laboratories Association, the Dental Professionals Alliance, the Dental Schools Council, the European Dental Students Association, the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the General Dental Council, the LDC Confederation, the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers, the National Institute for Health Research, the NHS Business Services Authority, NHS Health Education England, Restorative Dentistry UK and the Society of British Dental Nurses.

In 2021, DDAG published a landmark report, Equality, diversity and inclusion within dentistry: a profession-wide commitment, which made a number of recommendations after identifying significant disparities in the ethnic profile of dental students, dental professionals and clinical dental academics, and significant under-representation of individuals from black ethnic minority backgrounds, and of women in leadership positions within dentistry.

Nishma Sharma

While originally initiated within the Office of the Chief Dental Officer for England, DDAG has always been led by the member organisations themselves and operated independently of the NHS, and it will continue to operate independently within CGDent.

Dr Nishma Sharma, Chair and founder of the DDAG, said:

“Like the College of General Dentistry, the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group is an organisation formed by and for the profession it serves, and our move to the College reflects our shared commitment to ensuring that all dental team members are represented and supported, across both NHS and private dentistry, throughout the UK and beyond. On behalf of DDAG’s members, I would like to thank the OCDO for having enabled and supported our work over the last two years, and we look forward to continuing to work together at CGDent.”

Dr Abhi Pal

Dr Abhi Pal, President of the College of General Dentistry, said:

“The realisation of the College’s founding mission – to promote career progression and job satisfaction for every dental professional – requires a wholehearted commitment to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusivity within our great profession. The Diversity in Dentistry Action Group brings the whole profession together with this purpose, we have been a member since its inception, and we are extremely proud to be its new home.”

Further information is available at https://cgdent.uk/ddag/

Seeking a world-class referral clinic? Look no further

For decades EndoCare has been accepting referral cases of patients with complex needs.

But why choose EndoCare?

It’s simple.

Our team of dedicated specialists use only the most advanced techniques and products on the market. As such, we’ve saved tens of thousands of teeth that would have otherwise needed extraction.

When we return your patient to your care, we always include comprehensive treatment notes, our suggested next steps and aftercare instructions for them to take home.

At EndoCare, it’s not just treatment – it’s a partnership between our team and yours that guarantees your patient receives only the best of the best.

To find out more, please contact the team today.

 

For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999

Or visit www.endocare.co.uk

UKSedation signs up thirteenth Dental Sedationist

UKSedation is delighted to announce that Dr Laura Carr has joined the team, who along with Dr Roy Bennett will be providing sedation to dental practices in the North of England. Laura has been providing dental sedation to her own patients and as a peripatetic sedationist for 25 years and holds a Diploma in Dental Sedation from the University of Newcastle. She has worked closely with Implant Surgeons, Endodontists and General Dentists providing safe sedation for thousands of patients.

Founder and CEO Dr Rob Endicott says “I am absolutely thrilled Laura has joined UKSedation and will help spread our message of safe sedation, one patient at a time. She’s a complete natural dealing with anxious patients, her knowledge and skills are first rate and I know she will help us all in the UKSedation family develop a useful service”

What started in 2018 as one dentist taking the plunge from full time dentist to full time roving sedationist has now grown to a large team covering the vast majority of the country. All dentists, they understand the intricacies of dental procedures and what the patient would be going through, no matter if it’s a simple filling or a dual arch fixed implant “teeth in a day” treatment.

About UKSedation

Dr Rob Endicott

Dr Rob Endicott gave up dentistry in 2018 to focus on his passion, dental sedation and treating nervous patients. 40% of adults in the UK suffer with moderate to severe dental anxiety (Adult Dental Health Survey 2009) and the team and UKSedation is dedicated to getting those patients to a place where they can have their lives changed through restoring their smiles and their confidence. In 2020, Rob took on his first license holder in London and the team has grown ever since, covering England and Wales. The team visit practice one patient at a time, charing per patient and have a live online booking form so practices can easily find a sedationist at a time that suits them and the patient. www.uksedation.com

Achieve excellent results this tooth whitening season

Tooth whitening is continuing to grow in popularity[i] all around the world. As of February 2020, 22% of people in the UK expressed a desire to get their teeth professionally whitened, and a further 10% reported that they definitely would or that they already had.[ii] As we come up to the festive season, many more people will feel that this is a good time to achieve their perfectly white smile,[iii] so you can expect more patients to request tooth whitening treatments in the coming weeks.

However, some of your patients may already have, or may require composite restorations as well. This may be a challenge as, traditionally, composite shades have been colour matched to natural tooth shades. So, what are your options for patients who require both whitening and composite bonding?

Tooth whitening growth

The general popularity of tooth whitening treatments is increasing globally. Young people are particularly influenced by media, and therefore tend to be more aware of, and more concerned about dental aesthetics. Generally, this will influence their satisfaction about their natural teeth, as well as the results of tooth whitening treatment.[iv]

The increased popularity of a white smile is not only impacting professional whitening treatments, with teeth whitening strips and whitening toothpastes also becoming more sought after. There is also more public awareness of the need to maintain good oral hygiene, to help prevent staining and discolouration occurring in the first place.iv Due to exposure to the media, some younger patients may also have an interest in other dental cosmetic treatments such as veneers, composite bonding, and even crowns as well. And, similarly to wedding season, many people feel Christmas is a good time to undergo teeth whitening treatments as people spend more time with friends and family and want to look their best in photos. So, dental professionals should do their best to prepare to provide excellent aesthetic results for as many patients as possible.

Composite bonding and teeth whitening

Some patients may be under the impression that you are able to bleach both their natural teeth and composite restorations. However, composite cannot be bleached. This can cause an aesthetic concern, as it will create a clear margin and a very obvious colour difference. In cases like these you should remove the existing composite and replace it with a different coloured composite, ensuring it is precisely colour matched to the patient’s professionally whitened teeth.

Composite is used frequently in daily practice, and is incredibly versatile – it is used for direct restorations, closing gaps, and cementation to name a few applications.[v] It’s also often used in aesthetic areas, because traditionally, it matches the colour of the patient’s teeth very well. As popularity of teeth whitening grew rapidly in the 1990s, it became harder for dentists to find shades that matched. This led to the development of whiter shades of composite.[vi] However, even now, it’s difficult for dentists to find composites that can match the whitest teeth.*

Meeting patient expectations and achieving great aesthetic results

To ensure you meet patient expectations, first look at the products you currently use. Are you able to accommodate for the growing trend of whiter than white teeth? You should also make sure to fully explain the expected outcome to your patient, if they are used to seeing photos online of the perfect smile, they may be disappointed if you are unable to achieve the same results using composite bonding and whitening.

This being said, the Filtek Universal Restorative from 3M is a fantastic solution for composite bonding. It utilises just eight designer shades for a streamlined armamentarium plus an Extra White (XW) to cover the 19 VITA classical and bleach shades.* And the shades have a universal opacity to meet the majority of your clinical needs, which also blend to the surrounding dentition. The XW shade simplifies the colour matching process by allowing you to whiten restorations without the need for an additional speciality shade.* And for cases with staining and dark areas, use the Pink Opaquer (PO), which will stop dark areas from tarnishing your aesthetic results by neutralising areas before overlaying an appropriate shade.* Filtek Universal Restorative from 3M is durable, and specifically designed to provide superior aesthetic results – the shades universal opacity allows the composite to blend in more naturally, and the fluorescent pigments give restorations a realistic appearance.*

Shade matching can be a challenge in some restorative cases, so be sure you have the materials on hand which will help you achieve the best results possible.

 

For more information, call 08705 360036 or visit www.3m.co.uk/Dental 

 

*3M internal data

[i] Expected size of the global teeth whitening products market by 2024. Hexa Research. (2017, August 17). Teeth Whitening Products Market Size Worth USD 7.40 Billion By 2024 [Press release]. Retrieved from https://www.hexaresearch.com/press-release/global-teeth-whitening-products-market

[ii] Statista. Do you think you would professionally whiten your teeth? (Date accessed: 02.08.22) https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132103/opinion-on-teeth-whitening-in-great-britain-by-age/

[iii] Deverick, Julie. “Essential support for the dental team.” Bdj Team 7.4 (2020): 29-30.

[iv]Business Wire. Global teeth whitening market (2020 to 2025) – Growth, trends, and forecasts. (Date accessed: 03.08.22) https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210108005192/en/Global-Teeth-Whitening-Market-2020-to-2025—Growth-Trends-and-Forecasts—ResearchAndMarkets.com

[v] Paolone, Gaetano, et al. “Composite shade guides and color matching.” Int J Esthet Dent 9.2 (2014): 164-182.

[vi] Micheal Weiss. Dentist said there is no colour to match my teeth. (Date accessed: 02.08.22) https://michaelweissdds.com/blog/dentist-said-there-is-no-color-to-match-my-teeth/