Chris Groombridge, Joint Managing Director of 543 Dental Care (a member of the Association of Dental Groups) and Teeth Team’s Chair of Trustees recently explored the possibility of integrating dentistry with the rest of primary care services.

He said: “As far as I’m concerned, the only way forward is to combine dentistry with the rest of the primary care services. Yes there are currently barriers that are preventing this from happening. However, there are potential solutions available that could be implemented with the combined support of the profession, NHS England and other government bodies.

“Possible solutions could include everything from training more dental therapists to counteract the potential lack of dentists post-Brexit to more initiatives like Teeth Team, Dental Check By One and Starting Well. It’s not necessarily about needing more money, it’s about investing the available budget more wisely for savings in the long-term.”

As part of this, the ADG will continue to work closely with all member groups, the government and professional bodies. Contact now to find out more.

For more information about the ADG visit www.dentalgroups.co.uk

If you’re new to the field of dental implantology and are seeking guidance or support, look no further than the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).

The go-to organisation for everything related to dental implants, the ADI is committed to supporting professional education in the field and strives to facilitate learning opportunities for all its members.

It encompasses a thriving community of dental implantologists and their teams. This is ideal for anyone starting out, as the ADI Members-only Facebook Group will enable you to connect with and learn from leading names in dental implantology.

Various ADI events take this a step further, allowing face-to-face networking with inspirational individuals who can offer advice on everything from clinical cases to training and career progression.

If you’re new to dental implants, or if you’re thinking about getting involved soon, make the most of the opportunities available and join the ADI community.

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

Dr Mihir Shah, head dentist at Battersea Park Dental, has used Enlighten whitening products for around two years. Here, he speaks about the benefits that the products offer his patients and the practice:

“Enlighten Whitening is the most effective whitening treatment I have used and I have seen a 100 per cent success rate in terms of patient satisfaction.

“The whole dental team loves the Enlighten Whitening system. It is easy to explain to our patients and there are simple instructions, comfortable whitening trays and an excellent follow-up regime. Our patients find it easy to use at home but they particularly enjoy the surgery whitening because it gives them a chance to sit back and relax in our calming surroundings and take a well deserved break from their busy lives and treat themselves.

“The overall experience of using Enlighten has been transformational to the way we do whitening at our practice. The branding is ideal for our luxury, high-end practice.

“I am delighted that I am able to offer an exceptional product that is well packaged and easy to use. I would certainly recommend Enlighten to other practices.”

To treat your patients with exceptional whitening treatment, contact Enlighten now.

For more information, visit www.enlightensmiles.com, email at info@enlightensmiles.com or call the team on 0207 424 3270

The CS 8100 imaging unit from Carestream Dental has received the Top Product Award 2017 from The Dental Advisor.

Evaluated by 10 consultants in more than 200 uses, the digital panoramic system received a 99% clinical rating.

The judges were ‘unanimous in rating the clarity of images as excellent’. The software was found to be easy to use, with pre-set programmes minimising user input and therefore the risk of errors. The CS 8100 was reported to integrate ‘seamlessly’ with the practice management software system as well.

Comments from the consultants included:

“One of the easiest machines to use.”

“Clear, crisp images.”

“Software is intuitive.”

To discover the benefits of the CS 8100 family of imaging units for yourself, contact Carestream Dental today!

For more information please contact Carestream Dental on

0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk

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

Julie Robson, receptionist at the Family Dental Health Centre in Ystrad Mynach, Wales, has been very satisfied with the CS R4+ practice management software from Carestream Dental.

“I have been using CS R4+ since 2008. The main benefit of the system for me is that it is very easy to use. It makes adding treatment and schedule organisation simple.

“I would definitely recommend Carestream Dental to others. If I have any queries the team is very efficient and very helpful, and can usually provide a solution immediately.

“For these reasons, I would give the CS R4+ a score of 10 out of 10!”

For more information please contact Carestream Dental on

0800 169 9692 or visit www.carestreamdental.co.uk

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

The dental unit that you choose can make all the difference to patient satisfaction and the standard of care that you deliver. That is why Castellini have created a dental chair that can do it all.

A perfect combination of first-rate comfort and cutting-edge technology, the Skema 8 ensures complete confidence, freedom and precision thanks to a number of intuitive and innovative features.

The Full Touch display, for instance, provides immediate information at just the touch of a button to ensure the user has more time to focus on the needs of the patient. Alongside this, the dentist’s module extensive vertical work range facilitates suitable positioning to meet any working requirement.

As for the ergonomic benefits, the Skema 8 offers a dual articulated height-adjustable arm that can be extended and folded to accommodate the dentist’s needs.

For all of these reasons and more, Castellini’s creation is ideal for any practice looking to maximise productivity and improve patient care.

If you have any questions, the team would love to hear from you!

If you require any further information please call 08000 933975 and speak to Castellini UK directly for assistance.

The middle-aged years can be a time for change. Whilst some may feel negative about this time of life, the older role models we see in the media and advanced products to help combat the signs of aging, mean it no longer has to be this way.  

CB12 has a range of products to help boost an individuals’ confidence. CB12 White mouthwash has a patented formula that neutralises unpleasant breath odours for up to 12 hours AND reduces tooth stains and discolouration.

When your patients use CB12 White twice a day for 2 weeks they will be delighted with its natural, whitening effects.

In addition the new CB12 Spray is a mint flavoured, pocket-size mouth spray that provides instant freshness on the go too.

Individuals find that boosting their self-esteem can help with the transition to middle age. Whiter teeth and fresher breath is an easy way in which dental professionals can help their patients build confidence. So get in touch with CB12 today.

For more information about CB12 and how it could benefit your patients, please visit www.cb12.com

The cost of a good quality mouth guard is nothing compared to the cost of loosing a tooth.

The dental team is in the ideal position to help educate patients and their parents on the potential risks to health while playing sports, as well as being able to suggest high quality protective solutions.

Saber Protect custom-made mouth guards offer outstanding protection for sporting patients of all ages, regardless of the sport they play or their competitive level.

Designed and manufactured to exacting specifications by a team of qualified dental technicians, the mouth guards feature a unique layering material that can be built up to provide the level of protection required for each individual.

Saber Protect mouth guards are also available in various colours and designs, to add a personalised touch or to promote team colours.

To help keep your patients safe and protect their future health, offer them Saber Protect mouth guards from CosTech Dental Laboratory.

Saber Protect custom-made mouth guards are fabricated by CosTech Dental Laboratory. For more information, please visit

www.custom-mouth-guards.com.

During her sale, vendor Belinda Vohra worked with Luke Moore from Dental Elite, who was both “Very helpful and communicative in equal measures,” she says. “The team made a hard process easy – I really can’t thank them enough.”

Having achieved a timely and successful sale, what advice does Belinda have for future sellers?

“My advice would be to make a start on due diligence as soon as possible. Collate what you can, make sure everything is in date and, above all, double check for any discrepancies in your paperwork. Furthermore, whenever you receive a document, scan it and save it straight away so it’s ready to go – trust me, it will save you an unbelievable amount of time and energy when you eventually sell.”

To find out more about Belinda’s experience and Dental Elite’s other success stories visit www.dentalelite.co.uk/category/success-stories/.

For more information contact Dental Elite. Visit www.dentalelite.co.uk, email info@dentalelite.co.uk or call 01788 545 900

At EndoCare, we believe the best way of providing our patients with exceptional endodontic care is through a highly trained and compassionate team. As such, we have brought together some of the best specialist endodontists in the country in order to offer patients the very highest standard of care.

Our team includes:

Dr Michael Sultan

Dr Adi Moran

Dr Satinder Matharu

Dr Sameena Choudhry

Dr Frederico Foschi

With many years’ combined expertise, the EndoCare can take on even the most complicated of endodontic cases, and offer a seven-days-a-week referral service to ensure that all patients receive the very best care.

All referred patients will receive treatment at EndoCare’s first-rate facilities before being sent back to their original practice for ongoing aftercare, which is carefully monitored by EndoCare’s dedicated team.

To make sure your patients receive care from a skilled team you can trust to be compassionate, contact EndoCare today.

For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999

Or visit www.endocare.co.uk