This is so true
Oral-B has released the dates for their next series of Up To Date seminars. Each of these popular evening sessions will be comprised of two 45-minute lectures.
Prof Nicola West will be exploring clinical strategies to prevent and manage dental erosion. She will unveil the aetiology, susceptibility and impact of erosive toothwear as well as giving advice on preventative management and when to refer. (pictured below)
Dr Phil Ower will be reviewing the aetiology and classification of gingival recession, showing how to manage recession defects for different groups of patients and giving guidance on when it is appropriate to refer patients and what specialist care may be appropriate. (picture below)
Clinical dental professionals are invited to attend this complimentary CPD accredited evening event at one of seven locations:
London -3rd November 2016 – Hilton Hotel (Watford)
Edinburgh - 14th November 2016 – Houston Hotel
Bristol – 21st November 2016 – Aztec Hotel
Birmingham - 20th February 2017 – St Johns Hotel (Solihull)
Leeds - 9th March 2017 – Village Hotel (North)
Manchester – 27th April 2017 – Copthorne Hotel
Newcastle - 4th May 2017 – Hilton Hotel (Gateshead)
As well as two and a half hours of verifiable CPD every delegate is invited to enjoy a complimentary meal at the beginning of the evening. Registration and buffet is from 5.45pm with the first lecture starting at 6.30pm. The evening will finish at 9.00pm.
Spaces at these events are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to attend register online at www.dentalcare.co.uk/uptodateseminars.
For enquiries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0870 2421850.
GSK is leading a campaign to raise awareness among dentists, DCPs and patients about two common conditions – erosive tooth wear and Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH).
Over ¾ of British adults - 77% exhibit signs of tooth wear and moderate tooth wear has increased1. It can lead to changes in tooth shape, yellowing of teeth and translucency at the tooth edge. You can now download the BEWE app for a comprehensive guide to erosive tooth wear diagnosis and condition management.
The optimised fluoride formulation of Pronamel® strengthens your patients’ demineralised enamel to help protect against the effects of erosive tooth wear2.
For more information on these conditions and other CPD materials, visit: https://www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk/
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References:
1. Disease and related disorders – a report from the Adult Dental Health Survey 2009, The Information Centre for health and social care, 2011
2. Fowler C et al J Clin Dent 2006; 17(4): 100 - 105
3. Addy M. Int Dent J 2002; 52: 367-375.
4. GSK Data on File RH02026
5. Greenspan DC et al. J Clin Dent 2010; 21: 61-65.
6. La Torre G and Greenspan DC. J Clin Dent 2010; 21(Spec Iss): 72-76.
7. Earl JS et al. J Clin Dent 2011; 22(3): 62-67(A).
In April 2016 GSK, the manufacturer of Corsodyl®, Poligrip®, Sensodyne® and Pronamel®, launched four free certified CPD modules. Each provides 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD and so far over 2000 modules have been completed, meaning GSK has provided over 3000 hours of free, verifiable CPD to DHCPs across the country.
The modules focus on a range of topics including gum disease and the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE), the effects of tooth loss and dentures for patients, the mode of action of NovaMin® in Sensodyne® Repair & Protect and the Basic Erosive Wear Examination. All modules can be completed remotely at a pace that suits the user. There is a selection of multiple-choice questions at the end of each module and, upon answering the questions correctly, the user is issued a certificate for completing the CPD module.
GSK sees delivering quality education and CPD as a core part of its mission and strives to continuously meet the needs of DHCPs through online learning as well as face to face lectures.
Access to all modules, as well as information on GSK products, is available at www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk
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The SOLID Retainer System – it stands for Single-visit Orthodontic Lingual and Invisible Dual Retainer System – is an all-new concept in orthodontic retention.
In a bid to prevent post-alignment relapse, SOLID combines an invisible fixed-lingual retainer with a removable acrylic retainer, which means clinicians can place two different types of retainer in only one appointment.
And even better, SOLID has revolutionised retainer placement so dentists can now place this retainer WITH the orthodontic fixed brackets still in place on the teeth, thus ensuring zero tooth movement before or after the traditional bracket de-bond process.
The system also satisfies advice from members of both the British Orthodontic Society and American Association of Orthodontics who recommend provision of fixed-lingual and removable retention for more security in limiting the potential of orthodontic relapse.
Created by Dr Thomas Sealey, the Cfast SOLID Retention System is a hybrid-designed retainer that utilises fibre-reinforced composite technology and modern bonding techniques to create a virtually invisible fixed lingual retainer, that’s complemented by a traditional removable acrylic retainer.
Thomas explains: ‘I developed the SOLID retainer to be placed before brackets are removed to ensure absolutely no tooth movement can occur from your final and perfect end positioning. The SOLID retainer can also be used after clear positioner orthodontics. In this scenario, once you have achieved the correct alignment of your final positioner, you can simply send the last 3D-printed model to Cfast and they will make you the SOLID retainer – you don’t even need to see the patient for an impression.
‘Without having to remove orthodontic brackets, you can place and polish a SOLID retainer in less than 10 minutes.’
He adds: ‘Cfast SOLID is not only the fastest placed invisible dual-retainer system in the world, it also provides a second removable Essix retainer – this spare retainer is also a great sales point for the patient as new retainers can usually cost them around £100.
‘The SOLID invisible retainers are kept at least 1.5mm from the incisal edge and from the gum level to ensure ease of cleaning. In the past, the final cosmetic result was often spoiled with visible wire retainers or ceramic retainers that made the lower teeth look twice as thick as they should. SOLID is discreet, easy to clean, totally smooth and requires no additional cost to the dentist or patient. As the “ortho-dentist” has evolved to provide short-term tooth alignment for the cosmetically focused patient, so orthodontic retention has evolved to meet the needs of the modern patient in the form of SOLID.’
• For more about SOLID, visit www.cfastresults.com/how-does-it-work/solid-retainer/, call 0844 209 7035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.