Author: Dental Design

What could you learn on the Accreditation journey?

The BACD was founded by Drs Elaine Halley, Chris Orr and David Bloom. Launching the industry-recognised Accreditation programme was a key driver for setting up the Academy, as Dr Halley explains:

“We very much wanted a benchmark for BACD members to be able to prove a high level of clinical skills. It was also important for Chris, David and myself to demonstrate that we could attain the same standards. We were very much inspired by the AACD Accreditation process, but we wanted to adapt the requirements to make them more suitable for UK dentistry – including a posterior quadrant in the assessment criteria is an example of this.

“At the time, I was due to be BACD President after Chris and David. I also had my third child, so I was very busy with work and the Academy. However, it was very important to me that I was undergoing Accreditation prior to taking the office as President. I wanted to demonstrate my belief in the programme. During the process, I learnt that I am much more critical of myself than others are. Reviewing your work with close-up photography from every angle is very humbling and gives you a deep appreciation for the 3D nature of what we do.

“Over the years, being an Accredited member of the BACD has given me confidence that a standard of aesthetic care has been achieved. Of course, not every case can be completed to the exacting requirements for Accreditation, but attaining these standards trains your eyes to see more and, by default, that raises the quality of care delivered. Patients are reassured that you have been judged by your peers and have experience at a level that you can be trusted to treat their smile effectively.”

Dr Halley believes that one of the biggest benefits of being a BACD member is that it puts you in touch with likeminded individuals who are passionate and enthusiastic about dentistry. She says:

“From the beginning, Chris, David and I wanted the organisation to be inclusive so that, regardless of your experience or clinical skills, you would be welcomed. At the BACD, we believe that everyone is learning and sharing their knowledge to help each other and, ultimately, their patients.

“I would advise anyone who is considering BACD Accreditation to choose one of the case types from the assessment criteria and to just start the process. I pinned the case types on my office wall so that I was constantly reminded to be on the lookout for an appropriate case. In the meantime, work on your photography and get in the habit of taking the Accreditation series of images for every patient – you are never sure where the right case will come from.

“I would also recommend that you take advantage of mentorship. Don’t feel you have to turn up knowing everything. Look through journals at examples of past cases so that you can train your eye to understand what the Accreditation examiners are looking for. It is also useful to attend the Accreditation workshops at BACD events like the Annual Conference. Life is busy so my advice would be to start one or two case types at a time and work to pass those first, rather than risk becoming overwhelmed trying to submit everything at once.

“Accreditation, like many things in life, is a journey. Set the intention and begin. Don’t expect to pass everything first time, but be ready to learn and accept feedback. You will grow and take pride in what you can achieve.”

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

Amazing aesthetics with Apex cabinetry

Clark Dental was delighted to support Kunal Thakker in transforming his practice with top-quality dental cabinetry.   

“We chose the Apex range of cabinetry from Clark Dental as it offered good value for money,” Kunal comments. “These units are strong and durable, yet amazing from an aesthetic perspective as they look clean and professional. In addition, the cabinetry has made organising our dental surgery far more efficient.

“Matt from Clark Dental was particularly influential in helping us decide which dental cabinetry to invest in for our practice, as he knows what he’s talking about. I would 100% recommend Apex cabinetry from Clark Dental.” 

Contact the friendly team to find out how they could help you transform your dental practice today. 

 

For more information, call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email info@clarkdental.co.uk or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk

Straumann® Emdogain® celebrates 25 years of success

Celebrating 25 years of success in the industry, Straumann® Emdogain® is an easy-to-use, biomimetic biology-based gel containing Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD), that can be used for periodontal regeneration, gingival recession and wound healing.

It promotes the regeneration of soft tissue formation for accelerated wound healing and reduces risk of complications. For over two decades it has been the gold standard in regenerative periodontology and promotes patient comfort whilst reducing post-surgical swelling.

Straumann® Emdogain® provides an effective way of regenerating lost tissue in a minimally invasive way.[i] [ii] It can be used in periodontal pockets of up to 9mm as part of a highly effective non-surgical periodontal hygiene protocol.[iii] Backed by 25 years of clinical experience and over 1,000 scientific publications (including 600 clinical studies) it provides peace of mind for complex cases, increases patient comfort and predictability and induces true regeneration.

Available from the comprehensive Straumann Group portfolio of biomaterials, Straumann® Emdogain® has already proven its worth for more than two decades. With continued investment and development, it looks set to be around for another 25 years to come!

 

For more information on the complete range of biomaterials, please visit www.straumann-uk.co/biomaterials

 

[i] Shujaa Addin A, Akizuki T, Mat- suura T, Hoshi S, Ikawa T, Maruyama K, Ono W, Fukuba S, Izumi Y. Histological healing after nonsurgical periodontal treatment with enamel matrix derivatives in canine experimental periodontitis. Odontology. 2018 Jul;106(3):289-296

[ii] Mellonig JT, Valderrama P, Gregory HJ, Cochran DL. Clinical and histologic evaluation of non-surgical periodontal therapy with enamel matrix derivative: a report of four cases. J Periodontol. 2009 Sep;80(9):1534-40

[iii] Graziani F, Gennai S, Petrini M, Bettini L, Tonetti M. Enamel matrix derivative stabilizes blood clot and improves clin- ical healing in deep pockets after flapless periodontal therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Periodontol. 2019 Feb;46(2):231-240

Fulfil your career aspirations with quality education

Whatever you hope to achieve in your career, your success will be largely dependent on the education and training you undergo. Seizing the opportunity to develop your skills, choosing high quality courses and making the most of the benefits available are all crucial for advancing your career.

Choosing the right training for your existing experience and your professional ambitions is key, especially when it comes to dental implantology. The nature of this modality, combined with the lack of a standardised learning pathway to ‘qualification’, means that quality training is the cornerstone of safe and effective treatment provision.

Straumann – a globally recognised brand – supports an array of training courses in the UK. It works with educational providers that share its ethos for clinically-proven techniques and reliable products. Here are the six of the biggest courses available to clinicians getting started with dental implants: 

Foundation in Implant Dentistry (FID) – International Team for Implantology (ITI)

This offers a comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to dental implantology over in 14 days and provides 91 hours of CPD. It’s the first stepping stone into the ITI’s Academy, which follows the dedicated ITI Continuum pathway of learning, supported all the way by online resources and a globally-leading teaching and mentoring faculty.

MSc in Implantology – ­VSSAcademy™

The part-time course offers an in-depth foundation in dental implants, with theory, hands-on and live skill sessions held over two years and in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). It provides an academic and scientific background, as well as teaching practical skills and enabling delegates to build practical experience. 

The Campbell Academy Year Long Course

As the name suggests, this year-long training programme provides more than a basic understanding in the field. It is structured with 9 didactic training days and 3 clinical days, concluding in a total of 72 hours of CPD. 

MSc in Dental Implantology – University of Bristol 

Anyone looking for a formal qualification in dental implantology may be interested in this 3-year, part-time MSc course delivered by the University of Bristol and The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath. You will gain practical experience of dental implants and relevant prosthetics within a controlled environment, covering a wide range of topics from biomaterials and biomechanics to patient assessment, occlusion, soft tissue management and team development.

Dental Implants Fundamental Course – Delta Dental Academy

This programme is ideal for clinicians completely new to the treatment modality looking for the additional mentoring and support they need to progress safely and efficiently. Held on 11 training days over several months, it covers 5 modules and focuses primarily on clinical topics.

Evidence-based & Clinical Course in Implant Dentistry – BAIRD

Organised by the British Association of Implant & Restorative Dentistry (BAIRD), this comprehensive course is held over 24 days and provides 128 hours of CPD. The multi-system teaching is broken down into 8 modules, with patients provided for clinical training and the placement of 5-10 implants under direct supervision.

For information on any of the above implant courses and how they could help you realise your career ambitions, visit the Straumann website today.

 

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

Functional, durable and aesthetic

When it comes to composite restorations, use products you can trust to deliver functional, durable and aesthetic results.

Filtek Universal Restorative from 3M Oral Care utilises nanotechnology and fluorescent pigments to deliver a natural-looking aesthetic that lasts.[i],[ii] It is also available in a simplified yet comprehensive array of shades that makes colour matching easy across the entire VITA spectrum.

For example, the Extra White (XW) shade of Filtek Universal Restorative from 3M is ideal for patients with bleached dentition and the Pink Opaquer shade has been designed specifically to mask metallic defects and stained dentition.[iii]

Find out more from 3M Oral Care today.

 

For more information, call 08705 360 036 or visit www.3M.co.uk/Dental

3M representatives continue to be available via video calling technologies for your convenience.

 

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3M and Filtek are trademarks of the 3M Company

[i] 3M Oral Care Internal data, Polish. Claim 7349.

[ii] 3M Oral Care Internal data, Fluorescent pigments. Claim 7378.

[iii] 3M Oral Care Internal data, Masking with pink opaquer. Claim 7393.

 

The game-changing COVID-19 antibody test

Screening your dental team for COVID-19 is quick and effective with the BioSURE® COVID-19 Triple Antibody Rapid Test. It is simple to perform and only requires 5ul of capillary blood to deliver results in just 10 minutes.

Developed and manufactured in the UK, this test comes in a box – priced at £750 excluding VAT – that contains sufficient product for 25 tests (£30 per test). Take full advantage of this game-changing solution with the help of leading oral health specialist, Curaden. The team can support you with:

  • High-quality PPE
  • Educational resources
  • Comprehensive training for your COVID-19 screening staff
  • Creating a socially distanced screening area in your practice
  • Reporting tools in the form of the BioSURE® powered by PocDoc app

 

To order, please call 01480 862084, email info@curaprox.co.uk or visit www.curaprox.co.uk

You’re invited to join the movement!

The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) will be joining forces with the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show to present a brand-new theatre at the 2021 event – The BAPD Private Dentistry Theatre.

Rachel Derby, BAPD Chair of Trade and Sponsorship, comments:

“The BAPD Private Dentistry Theatre will provide a platform for people to speak and be heard. We are planning to present a combination of practice-orientated lectures and debates, discussions and Q&A sessions. It will be highly interactive, with BAPD members offering their insights and advice, as well as creating an opportunity for others to explore both the benefits and challenges of modern private dentistry.”

If you are involved with the provision of private dentistry in any way, don’t miss the BAPD Private Dentistry Theatre at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2021.

 

The next British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show will be held on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd May 2021, Birmingham NEC, co-located with DTS.

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

Bristol Dental Specialists Gets Noticed

Straumann would like to congratulate Bristol Dental Specialists – whose team has used Straumann implant systems for several decades now – for being profiled by IT giant Microsoft in recognition of a cutting-edge approach to remote services.

The practice was recently identified by Microsoft as a leading example of how to utilise innovative remote communication technologies, like Microsoft Teams and Sway, for the benefit of the business and patients.

This is just one way the clinic demonstrates its commitment to excellent patient care, with a team that represents 8 of the 13 dental specialities and consists of two ITI Scholars, as well as a dedicated, state-of-the-art education centre coming soon.

Bristol Dental Specialists have been featured on Microsoft’s UK and US platform, which can be viewed online.

Congratulations again to Bristol Dental Specialists from Straumann on such a fantastic achievement!

 

For more information about Straumann and the products available, please visit www.straumann.com

For details about Bristol Dental Specialists and the referral services available, please visit https://www.bristoldentalspecialists.com/

Leading oral health organisations team up with GSK to provide toothpaste to the vulnerable of Manchester

The Oral Health Foundation and the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy have teamed up with GSK to provide over 100,000 tubes of Sensodyne toothpaste to the vulnerable and those in need in Greater Manchester.

This mammoth community effort, facilitated by Manchester based charity Community 4X4, will see toothpaste distributed to places all over Greater Manchester. Those that will be receiving the toothpastes include homeless people, residents in care homes, people who use foodbanks and those who don’t have easy access to dental products or whom may have limited financial resources.

Talking about the impact that this donation will have, Emma Hall-Scullin, consultant dental public health, Public Health England North West, said: “Greater Manchester has some of the highest levels of tooth decay in the country and this is one of the many initiatives being undertaken to address this. Twice- daily toothbrushing is extremely important to maintain oral health and prevent tooth decay.”

Dr Ben Atkins, President of the Oral Health Foundation, hopes this donation will go far in boosting the oral health of those in Manchester who otherwise might be struggling during this difficult time: “It’s vital that oral health is maintained, not just for health of the mouth but also for mental health as well. We hope that this donation of Sensodyne toothpaste will allow those that receive them to get all the benefits that come with healthy teeth and gums and put a smile on their face.”

President of the BDSHT, Diane Rochford, added: “On behalf of the BSDHT I’d like to thank GSK for their generous donation. These toothpaste samples will make a huge difference to those in need and reinforce the fact that these items are a necessity, not just a luxury for those more fortunate.”

Of course, the donation would not have been possible if it weren’t for GSK, a spokesperson for the organisation said: “We are really pleased to help support the communities of Greater Manchester with this toothpaste donation, in a year where there have been significant limitations to dental service delivery.”

The Oral Health Foundation would also like to extend a special thanks to Singletons Transport who kindly offered their services for free to help deliver the toothpastes.

As commented on earlier, this year has indeed provided a number of challenges for the dental profession and the public alike. The Oral Health Foundation is committed to supporting the public with their oral health during this difficult time which is why we continue to run our Dental Helpline. The Helpline has helped hundreds of thousands of callers with their oral health problems and queries. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and can be reached on 01788 539780.

For more information about the Dental Helpline as well as the Oral Health Foundation’s wider activities head to www.dentalhealth.org.

CareCapital Acquires Neoss to Invest in Innovation

CareCapital Advisors Limited (“CareCapital”), an equity investor focused on the dental and oral care industry, today announced an agreement to acquire Neoss Limited (“Neoss”). CareCapital is one of the largest dental investors in the world, having invested more than US$1 billion in the sector, and provides a patient and collaborative environment for dental entrepreneurs and talented executives to realise their customer-centric visions. Neoss is a leading global dental implant company committed to designing intelligently simple solutions that provide reliable and cost-effective patient care with excellent long-term results. The Neoss brand is synonymous with innovation and quality, which has underpinned Neoss’ market leading performance in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic.

In conjunction with the transaction, Dr. Robert Gottlander has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Neoss. With over forty years of dental industry experience, Gottlander has a proven track record developing and commercializing dental solutions.

Neoss Acquisition

Neoss has developed a range of market-leading dental solutions and “intelligently simple” procedures designed to deliver better patient care and shorter procedure times that enhance practice productivity. With a rich portfolio of intellectual property and long-term clinical data, Neoss’ peer-reviewed and published clinical support validates the efficacy of its solutions.

Dai Feng, Co-Founder and Managing Director of CareCapital, stated, “We are excited to welcome Neoss and Robert into our family. Both are dental trailblazers that, coupled, will elevate the Neoss customer experience and advance the Neoss mission. The company’s well–established brand, history of innovation, clinical validation and solid market position fit well with Robert’s customer-centric principles and passion for innovation.”

Michael J. Dormer, Chairman and CEO of Neoss, stated, “Reflecting on a wonderful journey over the past 20 years in which Neoss has built a formidable position in the dental marketplace, it is with great pride that our management team, staff and partners will be central to the next stage of progression under new ownership.”

Robert Gottlander Appointed Chief Executive Officer

After graduating from the University of Gothenburg School of Dentistry, Gottlander joined Nobel Biocare, where he held several senior executive leadership roles. Throughout his 27-year tenure, he led the team that established clinical and educational concepts for modern dental implantology, co-developed and launched Procera, the world’s first successful CADCAM system, and developed new concepts combining implants and digital dentistry. Gottlander then joined Henry Schein, Inc., where, as Chief Marketing Officer of Global Dental, he led the global initiative as strategic planner for prosthetic and implant solutions, guiding product offerings worldwide and creating commercial sales and marketing strategies. Gottlander went on to serve the dental industry on a consulting basis. Throughout his career, Gottlander has created numerous industry-university partnerships, architecting research projects and educational programs to improve dental implant and digital technology innovation.

After two decades of service, Dormer will retire, in line with his long-standing personal intentions. Dormer will remain with the company in an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Neoss team,” asserted Dr. Gottlander. “Building on its esteemed heritage in Gothenburg, the birthplace of modern dental implants, Neoss shares my aspiration to pioneer dental innovation that improves patient care. I applaud the team at Neoss and Mr. Dormer for his leadership, who, together, have created a prominent global brand. I am looking forward to partnering with CareCapital to expand on that legacy and accelerate the long-term growth of the business through astute customer service and intelligently simple innovation.”

“I am excited to collaborate with CareCapital and Robert to further advance Neoss’ technology,” added Fredrik Engman, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Neoss. “The support and dental knowhow that this transaction brings, will benefit our staff to enable better service for the needs of doctors and patients.”