If you are interested in reinforcing your existing orthodontic knowledge with the use of effective appliances and excellent educational support, the ClearSmile Brace Conversion Course will be perfect for you.

Provided by the IAS Academy, the course will introduce you to a different type of educational pathway. Focused on taking GDPs from simple to more complex orthodontic solutions, the conversion course is ideal for any professional looking to provide their patients with an effective, minimally invasive anterior orthodontic alternative. Though, what really sets the IAS Academy training courses apart is the emphasis on providing a safe, ethical and supported programme of study with an ongoing educational continuum.

Delivered by highly respected speakers, including Dr. Anoop Maini and Dr. Nick Simon, the course will ensure attendees learn everything they need to invest in a successful future of Anterior Alignment Orthodontics (AAO).

To find out more, or to book onto the next ClearSmile Brace Conversion Course, contact the friendly team at the IAS Academy today.

For more information on the ClearSmile Brace and upcoming IAS Academy training courses, please visit www.iasortho.com or call 0845 366 5477

UK Horizons 2015

Following the success of the last seven years, Dental Protection is pleased to present another series of the popular Horizons evening roadshows taking place in England and Wales in September 2015. Dental Protection’s senior advisers will present a lively and interactive session. This whole team event is designed to provide a wealth of information which can help you to practise more safely and manage your own risks more effectively. The presentations will cover:

•Where do the main problems come from?
•How can these problems be anticipated and managed?
•What do practitioners get wrong most often, and why?
•What are the key clinical records that need to be kept and why?
•What are the key consent issues and pitfalls?

The full programme can be downloaded here.

Dates and locations
The roadshows will take place in four cities across the UK:

Newcastle – Monday 7^th September, Copthorne Hotel
Sheffield – Tuesday 8^th September, Hilton Sheffield Hotel
Cardiff – Wednesday 9^th September, Copthorne Hotel
London – Thursday 10^th September, Cavendish Conference Centre

Early Bird

Be an early bird and book your place before the 31 July* to save £10 on your ticket (£30 for members and £50 for non-members). All DPL Xtra practice members will be eligible for the early bird rate, which means the whole team can attend for just £30 each.

To book your tickets email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44(0) 207 399 2914.

*Booking forms must be received by the Dental protection team before 31 July 2015 to be eligible for the early bird rate

2.5 hours of verifiable CPD will be awarded for attending one of these sessions. 

Full event information, including timings can be found on our website www.dentalprotection.org

With more and more patients having access to smartphones and emails, it makes sense to extend your paperless system directly to your patient's mobile device. Patient Links gives your practice it's very own patient portal, allowing your patients to fill out medical history forms and patient questionnaires on their mobile phones, tablets or desktop computers.

Forms are automatically emailed to patients, allowing them to securely fill them out online prior or post appointment. Not only does this give your patients a more connected experience, it also means less hassle getting forms filled at reception.

Once the online forms are back in your practice management system they can be verified and signed by the patient using a digital signature pad. Patient Links further allows you to use your own choice of tablet (iOS orAndroid) for form filling at the practice, in case there are patients that don't have access to a mobile device.

iSmile's powerful reporting system allows you to display data from patient feedback forms in a range of formats so you can analyse trends across different time periods to see how your business's customer service is improving.

Give iSmile a call today on 0845 468 1287 for more information or visit www.ismiledental.co.uk

Next week, 9^th July at 7pm The Implant Hub will launch the first of its Google Hangouts, starting with expert marketing coach, Mark Oborn.

Offered free to all, the Google hangout will explore the relationship between seeking a transaction versus a relationship, and why you need to make sure you choose the right one. Issues that will be covered include:

1. The distinct difference between a product and service, and why it is vital you understand this when helping patients to replace missing teeth.

2. The different ways of marketing a product and service, and why getting it wrong in restorative dentistry can be catastrophic.

This hangout is ideal for anyone responsible for, or interested in, attracting patients with missing teeth to a dental practice, as well as any dental professional seeking to help more local people with their oral health.

Speaking about his involvement in this exciting new aspect of The Implant Hub, Mark said: ‘

’ "One of my values in business is to be genuinely helpful. It's not about making money or increasing sales, that happens as an outcome of genuinely caring and providing an excellent service to people that need it. Working with The Implant Hub is a first-class example of how this is being put into action by BioHorizons. It's an opportunity for implant dentists to learn, to develop and to grow their own skills and their practice. It's an absolute pleasure to work with an organisation that shares my value of being genuinely helpful...so, how much are YOU ready to learn?"

In addition to Mark's hangout, future activities for The Implant Hub members will include LIVE Q&As and hangouts with all coaches, including:

·         Chris Barrow, Business Coach, LIVE Question and Answers – 27^th July, 6pm

·         Dr Nav Ropra, Inspirational Coach, LIVE Questions and Answers – 5^th August, 7.30pm

·         Google Hangout with Chris Barrow – 7^th September, 6pm

·         Mark Oborn, Marketing Coach, LIVE Questions and Answers – 13^th October, 6pm

·         Google Hangout with Dr Nav Ropra  - 4^th November, 7.30pm

The Implant Hub is a unique and exciting new online resource for dentists looking to grow their dental implant business.

Simply visit www.theimplanthub.com for exclusive support and advice in implant dentistry through articles and blogs to Google Hangouts, as well as LIVE Q&As from our three top coaches: Chris Barrow (Business Coach), Mark Oborn (Marketing Coach) and Dr Nav Ropra (Inspirational Coach).

For more information and to register for Mark's FREE hangout, please visit http://theimplanthub.com/webinar-registration/