BDIA Dental Showcase, the UK’s leading B2B dental trade show, opened its doors to three days of brisk business and networking at Birmingham’s NEC from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October. 

The exhibition, organised annually by the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), brought together over 330 exhibitors and the widest selection of dental equipment, products, services and demonstrations of the latest techniques for the profession to discover what’s new, meet with product experts and conduct business deals.

With sponsorships deals in place with the major oral healthcare companies for the next two years, as well as exhibition bookings now being taken up to 2017 in response to exhibitor demand, BDIA Dental Showcase is firmly established as the premier business event for the dental industry.

Visitors to the exhibition had an exceptional opportunity to experience a significant number of innovations first-hand with more dental companies than ever choosing this event to unveil or showcase their latest products to the UK market including Oral-B, Cattani Esam, Ceramic Systems, Cerezen, DMG, KaVo, NSK, Philips, Software of Excellence, TePe, Voco and W&H to name but a few.

Although overall footfall at the exhibition was a little lower than in previous years it was clear that the event continues to be the place to see what’s new, do business and network with colleagues, with plenty of key purchasers and influencers in attendance.

The feedback from delegates and exhibitors alike has been fantastic.

Nigel Williams a dentist from Hay-on-Wye said, “It’s all here and you can actually see the stuff and have a look and see what it feels like, see what it looks like, see what the quality’s like. You can’t really do that from a catalogue. You see new stuff as well. You get new ideas, new practises.”

Roham Barez, a visiting dentist from The Dental Gallery, commented, “All the companies are gathered in one location so you have an opportunity to see everyone under one roof and it’s good for making new contacts.”

GC UK Ltd’s surgery products manager, Patrick Kelleher, added, “We see this as a premium show, it’s our big show of the year, it’s a chance to showcase the new materials on the marketplace and meet old friends as well, so it’s a really important place for us to be.”

Dean Hallows, the general manager at A-dec, revealed how well the company did at the BDIA Dental Showcase, “A-dec had an outstanding 2015 Showcase, customers were able to chat with the knowledgeable A-dec team and experience the A-dec dental chairs and stools in a relaxed atmosphere, all of this led to our best show in many years, with more leads than recent years and a much higher volume of sales too.”

There were lots of new features at this year’s show, including the inaugural Implant Zone, at which selected leading members of the team from the Association of Dental Implantology gave lectures and demonstrations on this increasingly important aspect of dentistry.  Current ADI President, Philip Friel, said, “Our programme at Dental Showcase has been a fabulous opportunity to share the advances we have made in implantology.  And it was pleasing to see the huge level of interest from dental professionals and be able to answer their questions and provide advice.”

BDIA’s Executive Director Tony Reed added, “Showcase plays a vital role in facilitating business for the sector enabling exhibitors and buyers to meet on a one-to-one basis to conduct business.”

“Like many others within dentistry I am concerned about the proliferation of events diluting audiences both for exhibitors and the profession. This has refined our audience significantly. A substantial amount of business of mutual benefit has been conducted during Showcase and we are looking forward to another productive event in London next year.”

Visitor and exhibitor feedback clearly shows that BDIA Dental Showcase was a great success. Ken Finlayson, the CEO of FMC summarised; “This year’s Dental Showcase was exceptional in terms of the consistent calibre of attendees. We had our best ever Showcase and will definitely be taking a major stand in London. It feels like the dental world is getting stronger and stronger.” 

BDIA Dental Showcase 2016 will be held at ExCeL London from 6-8^th October 2016, so make a note in your diary and start planning your visit now!

Delegates can download their CPD certificates from this year’s exhibition by visiting www.dentalshowcase.com from 9 November 2015.

Visitors to the UK’s largest Dental Show met with a surprise warm welcome, courtesy of Systems for Dentists, one of the UK’s leading providers of practice management software at the NEC, Birmingham this weekend.

Over 12,000 visitors had the opportunity to meet their branded “Tooth Fairy” over the three day event at the annual BDIA Dental Showcase.

The meet and greet mystical character proved to be a real hit with Dental Professionals who visited the Systems for Dentists stand. Hosting a warm and friendly welcome, guests were presented with a miniature tooth pendant and a personalised calling card from the Tooth Fairy!,

And seeing was believing for those who also took advantage of a first hand version of a system demonstration where they were talked through the benefits of innovative product launch of Virtual Reception – the company’s latest software development – focused on helping practices to be open 24/7/365 with the help of their new patient portal.

As a departing gesture, visitors to the Systems for Dentists stand were also presented with a little something to place under their pillow, courtesy of the Tooth Fairy!

The appeal of the company’s V6 Dental Practice Management software was attractive at the show and supported by the offer of a fully integrated package of features included within the price, coupled with time, money and efficiency savings end even the option to go paperless, making paper signatures almost a thing of the past with the companies introduction to their peripherals range of Wireless Signature Pads.

As a credible and trusted brand, and with almost thirty years’ experience in systems software development and a profound knowledge of the UK dental software market, dentists looking to make a positive change to their practice management in 2015 who visited BDIA this year could be confident of having their requirements perfectly met and understood by the experienced and helpful team at Systems for Dentists.

For further information contact:

Systems for Dentists on

www.sfd.co

0845 643 2828

Come, say hello and see Senior Partner of Lockharts Solicitors and Chairman of the Lawyers' Group of National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL), Andrew Lockhart-Mirams, speaking at the Lily Head exhibitor stand N25 at the BDIA Dental Showcase on Friday 23rd October at 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Andrew will be speaking about various key legal issues for all Dental professionals to be aware of.

What our clients say:

"Masterfully powerful yet elegantly subtle-supremely persuasive (sounds like a Premier Cru Claret?!). Seriously we're greatly impressed and offer renewed thanks." - Dr John Cannon approving long draft letter

"Words will never truly express my gratitude for your sincere and steadfast help." – Client

"Who better than to go to the Godfather of Dental Law." - Dental sales agent

"The main reason you did not hear is because the letter was perfect" - Client on receiving draft letter

If you would like to specifically meet and make an appointment to discuss a particular legal matter, then please do let Andrew Lockhart-Mirams know on the day or feel free to contact us on: 020 7383 7111 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Andrew looks forward to seeing you at the Conference!

@csdlockharts

www.lockharts.co.uk

Denplan has been at the heart of dental care for nearly 30 years and this October we have launched our largest ever national TV campaign, with a TV ad that is being aired for three weeks on a host of popular channels.  You’ll be able to find out lots more about this campaign at Denplan’s Stand (M25) at the BDIA Showcase this week.

In nutshell, the ad plays on todays’ selfie-obsessed culture by using humour to dramatise what happens when people lack confidence about their teeth whilst taking a selfie. Denplan believes it’s a concept that many of us can relate to as Denplan’s research with YouGov revealed just how popular selfies are today… a staggering 5.6 million selfies are taken in an average day by adults online.  Furthermore, nearly three quarters (74%) of adults have worried about how their teeth look in photographs.*

There is a fun interactive element to the ad with the incorporation of a hashtag (#doitforyourselfie) encouraging people to generate and post their own selfie via Twitter, Instagram, or via www.doitforyourselfie.co.uk.  Visitors to the Denplan stand will have the opportunity to take their own selfie and upload it there and then to the doitforyourselfie.co.uk gallery, as there will be an interactive selfie wall on the stand. By uploading a selfie, participants will automatically enter the #doitforyourselfie competition to win £2,000 of UK holiday park gift vouchers and an Iphone 6s**

Richard Ward, Head of marketing at Denplan says: “The ad has moved away from the typical clinical or educational advertisements that could be for any number of dental products. Instead, viewers will see a memorable, impactful ad using humour to engage them. The aim of the ad is to make everyone feel proud of their smile, and to highlight the importance of preventive care and regular dental visits and it encourages patients to seek advice from a Denplan dentist.

“Our intention with the ad is that it will also capitalise on the unique strength of the Denplan consumer brand which will work in partnership with Denplan’s member practices own brands to help them stand out in a competitive market. We believe the ad will provide dentists with the ideal opportunity to talk to their patients about the benefits of joining Denplan and drive more patients into their practices.”

As an example of the marketing support Denplan provides for its member practices, every practice has been sent a #doitforyourselfie pack which contains a range of marketing tools to help practices make the most of the campaign, including some eye catching background posters and a selfie stick so that practice teams can encourage patients to take a “post check-up selfie” and enter the #doitforyourselfie competition.

If you haven’t seen the ad yet, don’t worry as you won’t be able to miss it at the BDIA Showcase!  You can come and view the ad on our stand, where our friendly Denplan consultants will also be available to talk to you about the wide range of services we offer. There will be a private seating area where you can have an in-depth chat with a Denplan consultant.  Please do come along and learn more about our wide range of dental plans for adults and children, which enables patients to spread the cost of their private dental care through a fixed monthly fee. Denplan supports regular attendance and preventive care, reducing the need for clinical intervention and helping patients to maintain healthy teeth and gums for life.

*Source: YouGov survey for Denplan. Survey was carried out online with 2077 adults, September 2015. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+)

** Competition open to Denplan patients and non-Denplan patients aged 18+. Closing date, midnight on the 4th November 2015. Full terms and conditions apply and can be found at denplan.co.uk/selfieterms

Value and Service Dental Supplies (VSDent) is a dynamic new supplier of dental products and equipment.

We aim to offer highly competitive pricing and excellent customer service which in turn helps our customers to save £££ around the year.

At this year’s Showcase, we are offering additional discounts and special offers across our range of products.

Visit us at the BDIA Showcase, stand E230 for:-

• The chance to win a  DTE D6 Ultrasonic Scaler Unit (Worth £300)
• Free Bur samples
• Buy 2 Get 1 Free Exhibition special offers on most of products
• Bonus offers on orders placed at the Exhibition
• The opportunity to try our Composite, GIC & Impression material ranges
• The opportunity to try our ranges of Handpieces & Woodpecker products

Presentation & live demonstration of Ultrasurgery, piezo bone surgery system at product demo zone.

               Thursday 22^nd -14.00-14.30, Friday 23^nd -14.00-14.30, Saturday 24^th -15.00-15.30

Ultrasurgery is a piezoelectric surgical unit designed for high precision surgical procedure. Piezo surgery has been advocated* for use in a wide number of dental applications including:-

?     Implantology:- Implant socket preparation, Alveolar ridge splitting and expansion, Re-contouring of alveolar crest, Mental nerve management,

?     Root Procedures:- Separation of roots, Hemi-section, Root amputation, Periodontal surgery, Apical resection

?     Maxillary Sinus Procedures:- Preparation of bone window with lateral approach; Dissection of sinus mucosa; Sinus floor elevation.

* Yaman Z, Suer BT. Piezoelectric surgery in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Annals of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2013 Feb 01;1(1):5.

www.vsdent.com

It will be refreshing to know that when you visit Systems for Dentists on stand J175 at the BDIA showcase this year, there will be help at hand to ensure you’ll get all the information you need on the practise management software front to help you make a real and sustainable long term difference to your bottom line.

And it’s encouraging, against a background of tough economic times, that growing numbers of UK Dental Practices are now recognising the benefits of taking the plunge.

And at the BDIA showcase this year, making that vital step change to opt for a proven dental practise management system and support in order to change the face of your practice management and operations for the better is easy, just speak to any one of the Systems for Dentists team at stand J175!

And it’s no surprise that given such solid industry knowledge and expertise, founded by a dentist in the 1980’s, that they are fast becoming the preferred partner of choice for many practises looking to drive up efficiencies and revolutionise dental practice management in a strategic move to get ahead of your game in 2015.

Driven by a clear and deep understanding of what Dental Practices need from a leading edge intuitive practice management system, it’s easy to see why their development insight, achieved over nearly thirty years is tempting more and more dentists to make the switch to their system software as you look to engineer change for the long term and for commercial advancement.

Developed on an iterative cycle of research, build, test, launch and review and predicated against totally listening to what Dentists need from the support of a robust and innovative dental practice management system, V6 Dental Practice Management Software presents a truly integrated and agile solution.

Featuring cutting edge modules, functionality and systems benefits that range from go paperless solutions to 24/7 real time online appointment booking through the release of their latest development “Virtual Reception”, up to the minute management information, and data integrity and security and on-line system back up,  V6 offers everything needed to succeed operationally and streamline practice management.

And it’s the company’s commercial mantra that their valued clients should not only benefit from the very latest in leading edge software developments and unparalleled systems support, but that they will experience the very latest available in practise management innovations and technology advances, so they remain at the cusp of all that’s new in practice management.

And the beckon of a truly unique and supported user and customer experience is not the only reason why an increasing number of clients have already made the switch to Systems for Dentists in 2015.

The appeal of V6 Dental Practice Management software is made more attractive by the offer of a fully integrated package of features included within the price, coupled with time, money and efficiency savings end even the option to go paperless, making paper signatures almost a thing of the past with the companies introduction to their peripherals range of Wireless Signature Pads.

As a credible and trusted brand, and with almost thirty years’ experience in systems software development and a profound knowledge of the UK dental software market, dentists looking to make a positive change to their practice management in 2015 can be confident that your requirements will be perfectly met and understood by Systems for Dentists experienced and helpful team.

And beyond their exciting range of software solutions and feature rich product options is an unparalleled level of customer service second to none, ensuring exceptional levels of client support and making the process of transferring to a new system if required both effortless and operationally seamless.

Systems for Dentists offer a warm welcome to you to meet their team personally on Stand J175 at the BDIA showcase, 22-24 October 2015.

Alternatively contact:

Sam Clarke at Systems for Dentists on

Direct line: 0845 643 2828

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Medisafe invites you to join us at the BDIA Dental Showcase on Euronda stand L75.

The E9 Recorder autoclave achieves exceptional levels of sterilization combining minimum noise and ultra-low consumptions. All 5 types of “B” class cycles conform to EN13060 requirements, and utilise devices such as a Dirt Control System and an Air Water Separator, giving an efficient result every time and extending the life of the unit.

With its unique design and luminous progress bar in the handle, the user is able to check the status of the cycle at a glance, making the E9 Recorder extremely easy to use.

Visit stand, L75 to see new exciting products in accordance with HTM 01-05

www.medisafeinternational.com

Discover the latest in practice furniture and design at BDIA Dental Showcase

Whether you want to completely refurbish your practice or are looking for specific fixtures or fittings, there really is only one place to compare your options and to take advantage of some fantastic deals.

BDIA Dental Showcase is the UK’s premier dental trade show and on the 22-24 October over 350 exhibitors, along with over 10,000 dental professionals, will be converging on the NEC in Birmingham.  It’s also home to a whole range of mini lectures, on-stand presentations and special events.

Among those present will be the experienced team from A-dec Dental UK who will be on Stand M65 to share their experience in the design of dependable, ergonomic and stylish dental equipment.  With a range of dental stools, chairs lights and cabinets, the range has something for every clinical need.  They can also design your surgery layout and have the units installed by skilled and accredited engineers, all backed by excellent support and customer service whenever it is needed.

On Stand J115, Belmont will be challenging dental professionals to think about the way they work and how their treatment centre facilitates that process.  Belmont's 'Below-the-Patient' delivery systems have been designed with the aim to increase efficiency of space, energy and time.  In addition, delegates will be able to learn about the state-of-the-art equipment and the dedicated design-and-build service offered by Clark Dental (Stand G195).  Their vast catalogue includes dental units, chairs, radiography equipment and much more that help to create a modern, successful dental practice. 

To make your visit even more worthwhile, most exhibitors will also be offering exclusive show savings and incentives.  For example, Heka Dental (Stand G175) are offering discounts of up to £2000 on their UNIC and UnicLine Treatment Centres, which are available with a warranty of up to 5 years.  And as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of dental equipment, Midmark (Stand L135) will be featuring a range of exclusive promotions tailored to suit every type of budget.

Are you sitting comfortably?

Back degeneration, shoulder tension and a whole range of ailments can be attributed to poor posture and can be referred to as sitting disorders.  These are an increasing issue for society as a whole and the dental profession in particular.  As well as exhibiting, Salli Systems (Stand J220) a leading manufacturer of saddle chairs, will be hosting a special mini lecture, Ergonomic sitting in dental practice.  Presented by Sari Hintikka-Varis, this presentation looks at how you can introduce the concept of ‘sitting health’ into your practice.

Veli-Jussi Jalkanen, chairman of the board, Salli Systems comments, “Everyone in the dental profession is potentially affected by such disorders.  It’s vital that workplace health and posture is considered for every member of the team.  Exhibiting and speaking at BDIA Dental Showcase is a fantastic opportunity to spread this important message.”

This theme is continued by Score (Stand A80) who believe that the use of saddle chairs is a positive contribution to the physical health of dentists and dental nurses.  You are invited to the stand to try their chairs and to experience the unique Score Balance technique that helps the saddle swing smoothly.

This is just a small sample of the exciting innovations you can see and experience at BDIA Dental Showcase.  If you’ve not registered for your free tickets yet, just go to www.dentalshowcase.com.  Check out the website for full details of exhibitors and mini lectures, and you can also download the new Showcase app for latest updates and to help make the most of your visit.

For those of you looking to introduce cutting-edge solutions to your practice, the wait is over.

Carestream Dental will be demonstrating the very latest digital imaging products and practice management software at the BDIA Dental Showcase this year.

The CS 8100 3D is a fine example of the innovation on offer, bringing the power of 3D imaging within the reach of every general dental practice. Delivering images of outstanding clarity with a simple and smooth image capture process, the CS 8100 3D will significantly enhance your diagnostic and treatment planning processes.

Also on display will be the latest CS R4+ practice management software, featuring the exciting real-time data benefits of Springboard. In addition, you’ll be able to find out more about leading products such as the new CS 7200 phosphor imaging plate system and popular CS Solutions.

Make sure you don’t miss out and visit the team from Carestream Dental on stand G15 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

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 

We are proud to say that we will be exhibiting at Dental Showcase next week from Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th.

The decision to attend was made at short notice so because of that we will be using the space as a meeting point for the GDPUK community. There will be plenty of seats for people to meet, talk and chat all things dentistry, so we look forward to seeing you there. All are welcome on F215.

GDPUK has thrived over the years because it has let dentists from all around the UK discuss issues or problems in a secure environment, without the public looking in. Many lifetime friendships have been formed, plus of course plenty of healthy debate, outrage and mischief created. By not exhibiting in the traditional sense, we think our exhibition stand, will be perfect for members of the dental community to catch up, reminisce or do some business…. Hopefully one or two new friendships will also be formed as well :)

We Look forward to seeing the whole dental community at Showcase, it is always a great event, one that is worthy of everyone's support. See you all next week.

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UCL Eastman Dental Institute is the largest postgraduate dental school in Europe and has a reputation as one of the world’s leading academic centres for dentistry. As part of UCL – London’s Global University – the Institute welcomes UK and international students.

With a focus on translational research, postgraduate education and training, the Institute offers a wide range of study opportunities – Master's degrees, specialty training, certificates, diplomas, research doctorates and CPD courses – from its twin sites in central London.

To find out more about our upcoming courses – including Microscopy, Implants and Restorative short courses running between now and Christmas - visit our stand at E210 or our website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman

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CPD Survey

Do you think CPD is valuable to you? Are you interested in having your say on CPD? Then you will be glad to know UCL Eastman is carrying out a nationwide survey to find out your views on the current state of CPD.

If you have an opinion and wish to complete the online survey visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7YD9T9S.

With over 300 exhibitors, a plethora of on-stand presentations and demonstrations, dozens of mini lectures and lots of association events and networking opportunities, deciding how to spend your time at BDIA Dental Showcase might seem a daunting task. 

But help is at hand in the form of the new BDIA Dental Showcase mobile app.

You can search through the exhibitors and create a favourites list of those you want to visit to ensure you see all the latest equipment, technologies and products that can benefit you, your patients or your business.  There’s also the facility to plan a personalised itinerary of mini lectures and presentations, so you won’t miss any of the exciting sessions given by key industry speakers.

The app has lots of additional features to help you plan your schedule and really get the most from the show, including:

• Interactive floor plan to help you find your way around
• Regular updates of latest news, information and exhibitors
• Stay in touch with links to social media
• Available for iPhone, iPad and Android, plus a web version for Blackberry and Windows Phone

BDIA Dental Showcase is happening on 22-24 October at the NEC in Birmingham, so now’s the time to start planning your visit.  Download the app now to enhance your experience before, during and after the event.  It’s easy and it’s free – just go to www.dentalshowcase.com. 

Astek Innovations is an award winning manufacturer of dental products which are designed in the UK and distributed to over 60 countries. The product range reflects Astek’s core values of quality, value and performance.

With dental teams as their ultimate customers Astek Innovations strives to ensure they constantly take feedback and requests for products under the Astek brand. From the initial idea there is a rigorous process that follows.  Meticulous development and extensive testing by the product design engineers and experienced dentists, ensure that all of Astek’s products meet the highest levels of clinical performance demanded by modern dentists and they all meet or exceed the latest ISO and CE standards.

Astek Innovations’ range includes:

• The Pro-Tip Turbo, a disposable three in one syringe nozzle, a highly regarded advancement in the delivery of clean, dry air.  A double chamber design separates air and water and with a new design configuration the air is propelled at a greater velocity. With converters to fit a wide range of syringes the Pro Tip Turbo is a great addition to dental practices.

• The award winning InSafe safety syringe system provides complete protection from the beginning of the dental procedure through to the disposal of the needle. The specially designed syringe protects the needle at all times and its partnering sharps container removes the contaminated needle in complete safety. The inSafe system is fully compliant with EU & HSE Safer Sharps regulations

• Pro-Matrix is a disposable and versatile matrix band, which can be used with all restorative materials in all quadrants.

• The Alma range of Prosthetics Instruments which facilitates the production of highly accurate dentures.  Comprising the Alma Denture Gauge, Wax Tray System, Alginate Syringe, Bite Gauge and Bite Plane this highly acclaimed range helps the construction of accurate dentures. The range is used and recommended by leading Dentists, Dental Technicians and teaching schools.

• Pegasus Range of Consumables which includes Transform Heat Mouldable Impression Trays.  Made from a strong thermo-plastic Transform trays give excellent primary impressions and also address the challenges of taking impressions with improved morphology where unusual soft tissue, bone shape and tooth position exists. Other recent additions to the Pegasus range are the disposable Face Visor with a fully autoclavable frame and the autoclavable bib holder.

Astek Innovations are delighted to be exhibiting at BDIA Dental Showcase which gives them the opportunity to give demonstrations of their product range.

Visit us at BDIA Dental Showcase Stand K165

www.astekinnovations.co.uk

Have you been looking for a way to expand the level of treatment you can offer your patients? You can achieve this by speaking to the team from the IAS Academy on stand N205 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

The IAS Academy provides an educational pathway designed to give GDPs the necessary confidence and experience to offer alternative anterior alignment orthodontic solutions. From entry-level courses, to comprehensive advanced sessions, the IAS Academy’s training programme is suitable for GDPs with any level of orthodontic experience.

With training sessions led by some of the UK’s most renowned speakers, including Professor Ross Hobson, Dr. Tif Qureshi and Dr. Anoop Maini – among others – the IAS Academy can ensure an exemplary standard of teaching. And this support does not end after the training session is finished: through a dedicated online network, the IAS Academy promotes continuing learning and development, with all courses requiring the submission of at least two successful cases before full certification can be achieved.

For more information, be sure to drop by at the BDIA Showcase; we look forward to talking to you.

For more information on upcoming IAS Academy training courses, including the Inman Aligner,

please visit www.iasortho.com or call 0845 366 5477

General Medical will be introducing a wide range of new products on Stand J15 including the Choukroun PRF system, which accelerates soft tissue and bone healing following surgical procedures; the PACT300 photo-activation system which delivers effective treatment for all oral infections in just 20 seconds; the Mectron Piezosurgery White which is available for less than £3k, unbelievable value; Zest’s LODI and Saturno Narrow Diameter Implants; and VibraJect, the practical and effective answer to painless injections.  There will be offers available on all of these products!

For further information telephone General Medical on 01380 734990, visit www.generalmedical.co.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GC will be exhibiting all their latest innovations on Stand J15, as well as all their tried and trusted favourites.

Of particular interest will be EQUIA Forte, the latest innovation in GC's glass ionomer and resin technology range, two innovative systems working in synergy to build a stronger, superior bulk fill material for Class I & II restorations. Building on the impressive clinical trial performance of the original EQUIA system, EQUIA Forte presents a viable alternative for the restoration of posterior teeth, extending the recommendation of use to Class II cavity preparations.

Of similar interest will be Essentia, their new light-cured radiopaque universal composite range. Developed in combination with a group of top Clinicians, Essentia is based on the shading experience of these experts in aesthetics. Opening the door to simplification that allows Clinicians to simply follow their intuition. Essentia represents a paradigm shift in layering composites.

For further information please contact GC UK Ltd on 01908 218999, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.gceurope.com

Now available with up to 5 Years Warranty and with their exciting bespoke design options the only limit to your imagination, Heka Dental are offering a £2000 Discount off the normal price of their UNIC and UnicLine Treatment Centres at the BDIA Showcase, visit Stand G175 for details.

Available in a wide range of inspirational colours, Heka Dental’s bespoke UNIC Treatment Centres combine aesthetic beauty with state-of-the-art ergonomic efficiency. With their unique bespoke design capability, UNIC treatment centres can be built to individual specifications and are supplied with a fully comprehensive 12 month Warranty as standard plus an option for an extended 5 Year Spare Parts Warranty.

Take this recent installation, for example. With its dynamic colour scheme and layout it doesn’t look or feel like a Dental Practice at all. What is more, because of the novel way the treatment centres have been installed it enables the Clinicians to operate in the most relaxed and ergonomic way imaginable, whilst simultaneously allowing the easiest access possible to the patients. It features traditional delivery systems, but with the cuspidors sited on the left rather than the more conventional right, 12 o’clock suction and ceiling mounted operating lights.

Why not create something similar in your Practice?

For further information on the complete range of Heka Dental equipment contact Anglian Dental on 01763 849990, DB Dental on 01484 401015, Eclipse Dental on 01322 293333 or Global Dental on 0161 877 4239; visit their websites or www.heka-dental.com. Why wait!

DMG will be exhibiting all their latest innovations including their quick and easy to place latex-free DMG MiniDam, their handy new silicone shield for isolation of proximal areas. It helps Clinicians achieve dry conditions in areas requiring treatment between adjacent teeth. Meanwhile, reliably protecting the gingiva against the materials being used.

Easily placed by one person in just a few seconds, it stabilizes itself and remains securely in position - without clamps, frames, forceps etc – leaving the entire treatment area freely accessible. DMG MiniDam is comfortable and painless for the patient.

DMG will also be exhibiting their new range of scannable impression materials.

Honigum Pro Scan enables the advantages of their Honigum precision impression materials to be easily and reliably integrated into the digital era. Whilst O-Bite Scan similarly combines precise bite registration with digital convenience. Both materials enable their users to take advantage of a digitized workflow—without having to purchase expensive intraoral scanners, using scanning powders or sprays!

For further information visit Stand F210, contact your local dental dealer or DMG Dental Products (UK) Ltd on 01656 789401, fax 01656 360100, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.dmg-dental.com

As part of their flexible, comprehensive and effective support for dental practices, DPAS will be showcasing their NEW ‘Business Bites’ initiative at this year’s Dental Showcase.

Available exclusively to DPAS clients, Business Bites provides practices with all the convenience of a ‘one stop shop’, but gives them the flexibility to choose the products and services that best suit their needs. From support services including compliance, marketing and business consultancy, to the latest cloud-based practice management software and online CPD solutions, Business Bites offers practical solutions and special offers designed to support practice growth.

Teaming up with some of the dental industry’s leading providers, DPAS offers their clients an exclusive selection of special offers from the likes of ADAM (Association of Dental Administrators and Managers), Apolline, Carefree Credit Dental, Dental Focus, Dentally, 4dentists group, Lloyds Bank Cardnet, Medifinance, Milkshake Dental Marketing, Practices Made Perfect and ProDentalCPD.

Visit Stand J30 and discover more about Business Bites and how DPAS Dental Plans can help you grow. Play the ‘Find the missing piece’ game, with the chance to win prizes ranging from high street vouchers to an iPad mini. Alternatively call 01747 870910 or visit www.dpas.co.uk

Dentaid is a leading dental charity which works in 70 countries all over the world. We send teams of volunteer dental professionals to run outreach projects in countries including Uganda, Cambodia, Zimbabwe and Romania. We also have exciting plans for projects in Nepal and Panama in 2016. The Dentaid team is growing and in our 20th anniversary year we have plans for a UK wide campaign and the re-launch of our Bright Bites education package for Key Stage 2 children.

Come and meet us on stand C135 at the BDIA Dental Showcase to find out more.

www.dentaid.org/

@dentaid_charity

Further information can be found on their Facebook page

www.ismiledental.co.uk

Ward Hadaway is a top 100 law firm with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester. Its healthcare team is nationally recognized with leading legal experts supported by a substantial team of sector specialists.

Led by Damien Charlton and Alison Oliver, our healthcare practices team provides a range of specialist legal services for dental practitioners, including:

• sales and purchases of NHS, private and mixed practices
• preparation of associate agreements
• incorporation of practices
• advising on dental law and regulations
• preparation of partnership and expenses sharing arrangements
• employment law
• property matters
• dispute resolution

We look forward to seeing you at the NASDAL stand I175 at the BDIA Conference.

Damien Charlton is an experienced commercial lawyer who has been advising businesses on company and commercial matters for over 15 years. He is a member of NASDAL.

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t: 0191 204 4265

Alison Oliver is an Associate Solicitor in Ward Hadaway's Commercial Department. She works almost exclusively with healthcare sector clients, and has been advising dental and medical practitioners for the last 10 years.

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t: 0191 204 4240

Alison will be speaking on dental partnership and expense sharing agreements at the Conference – look out for details at the NASDAL stand.

What our clients say:

"We have recently completed the sale of our two large dental practices to a national corporate through Alison Oliver. The nature of the practices meant that there was a lot to consider, but Ward Hadaway provided an excellent service throughout and took a lot of the pressure off us as sellers. They clearly have a lot of experience and knowledge in selling dental practices, and were able to anticipate and prevent potential pitfalls. The sale completed smoothly on time, largely due to the close personal attention given by Alison Oliver throughout. Any queries were replied to immediately, and I could not fault anything in the whole process from our solicitor’s point of view."

Paul Blaylock, Former Dental Practice Owner

"We cannot recommend Ward Hadaway more highly....All [members of the team] completed their various roles calmly and efficiently, being the friendly contact at the end of a phone or e-mail almost immediately whenever we needed help and advice. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any other dentist who is contemplating the sale, or indeed purchase, of a dental practice."

Paul Winfield, Former Dental Practice Owner

What the legal directories say:

Committed to building long-term relationships with clients rather than just looking at immediate revenue opportunities.

Legal 500

Clients note that "the firm has an excellent cross-section of lawyers, the resources to cope with tight timescales and is excellent value for money – we trust it to come up with the goods on any legal matter".

Chambers Legal Directory

http://www.wardhadaway.com/your-sector/healthcare-practices/

NASDAL can be found on stand I175 at the BDIA Dental Showcase

NASDAL is an association of specialist dental accountants and lawyers all of whom have a deep expert, technical understanding of the key issues and challenges facing the dental profession.  Members regularly produce guidance and benchmarked data so that they can provide clients with cutting edge advice on complex issues.

www.nasdal.org.uk

Quick and simple to use, cost-effective and proven to be 100% effectual, CleanCert products have not only been endorsed by the NHS for over a decade, but have consistently been shown to be a safer, easier and cheaper way to protect your dental practice.

At the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015, the team from disinfection experts CleanCert will be on stand O65 to explain how their products will benefit your practice.

We are all aware of the threats bio-films and dangerous pathogens pose to healthcare environments and as dental professionals you are responsible and accountable for reducing the risk of contamination. CleanCert offers affordable, proven and CE certified products that you can rely on to keep your patients and your dental team safe from infection.

Providing dental professionals with a number of ‘best in class’ water purification and disinfectant products, CleanCert also offers a dedicated water-testing and equipment disinfection service that will ensure your practice always complies with crucial HTM 01-05 and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.

To see how you could benefit from these easy to use and highly effective products, be sure to visit the CleanCert team on stand O65 at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase.

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It’s not long now until BDIA Dental Showcase, which this year will be held on 22-24 October at the NEC in Birmingham - and with so much happening, it might be wise to start planning your visit now.

As the UK’s premier and best attended dental industry event, there’s always something for every member of the team.  But this year there’s even more to see and do.

There are around 350 exhibitors from every aspect of the practice and business of dentistry, demonstrating the latest innovations in products and services.  This hands-on access lets you try before you buy, and with such a great range of exclusive show offers, it’s no wonder that 73% of visitors made purchases during, or as a direct result of attending last year’s event. 

Among the many exciting new innovations being launched will be Cerezen^TM (Stand K5).  This revolutionary device is a new way to treat temporomandibular joint disorders and related symptoms.  As well as on-stand demonstrations of the product, Dr Daniel Saund will be presenting a lecture on its benefits and supporting evidence as part of the mini lecture programme.

Cerezen UK Country Manager, Saife Aziz, commented, “There was really only one place for us to carry out the full launch of Cerezen^TM.  BDIA Dental Showcase is such an important event that it is the perfect opportunity to share this exciting product with the dental profession.”

For those looking to introduce cutting-edge technology to their practice, Carestream Dental (Stand G15) will be presenting the latest digital imaging products and practice management software.  The CS 8100 3D is just one example of the innovation on offer, bringing the power of 3D imaging with outstanding clarity and simple image capture within the reach of every general dental practice.

The latest innovations from DMG will be on display at Stand F210.  These include the easy-to-place, latex-free DMG MiniDam, a handy silicone shield for isolation of proximal areas that helps achieve dry conditions whilst protecting the gingiva.  

As well as new products, a comprehensive programme of CPD mini lectures and presentations by industry experts means you can catch up on the latest developments in a diverse range of topics from technology and techniques through to finance and growth strategies.  This year sees the launch of The Dairy Council sponsored Dietary Zone.  This special section looks at the link between diet and oral health and how members of the dental team can engage patients in discussions about appropriate nutrition.

The Dairy Council’s Director of Nutrition, Dr Anne Mullen, said about this innovative collaboration, “Nutrition and dental health are intrinsically linked. We are really looking forward to sharing ideas between the disciplines with the hope of cross-pollinating ideas for practice.  Our publications on nutrition and health are extremely popular among dental professionals, and the BDIA Dental Showcase will allow us to interact directly with that user base”.

BDIA Dental Showcase is also delighted to be partnering with the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) which will be presenting a range of lectures and demonstrations at the Implant Zone (Stand N215).  Members of the team will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Tony Reed, Executive Director at the BDIA comments, “Showcase provides the ideal opportunity to see what’s new and to try it out.  There are plenty of exciting innovations at this year’s show and I hope that every team member gets a chance to find out for themselves just how valuable a day spent at Showcase can be.”

The exhibition is just a few weeks away, so to discover what’s new, register now for tickets by visiting www.dentalshowcase.com.  The website helps you to keep up-to-date with the latest news on exhibitors,  lectures to attend and networking opportunities available.  You can also get the latest updates and plan your visit by downloading the BDIA Dental Showcase mobile app.

It’s just two months until BDIA Dental Showcase, the UK’s premier dental trade show, opens its doors for business, so make sure you have registered at www.dentalshowcase.com 

At the NEC in Birmingham between 22^nd and 24^th October, around 350 exhibitors, many launching new products and offering incredible show deals, will be on hand to demonstrate to you and your team the latest innovations in technology, products, techniques and services.  Whether it’s specialist manufacturers, dental suppliers, professional service providers or global brands, the most significant and innovative companies in the dental world see BDIA Dental Showcase as a must-attend event, providing an unparalleled opportunity to ‘See it, try it and buy it’. 

It’s also not just the latest products that you’ll find at BDIA Dental Showcase.  With a comprehensive programme of over 100 mini lectures, seminars and on-stand demonstrations, industry experts and thought-leaders will be sharing their knowledge.  Take a look at the lecture programme and discover the diverse range of subjects covered, from learning new techniques and procedures through to helpful and hands-on business advice that could bring you greater success.

In keeping with the BDIA’s pledge of ‘putting innovation into practice’, there is always something new at Dental Showcase.  For example, this year sees the inaugural Dietary Zone, sponsored by The Dairy Council, which reinforces the link between diet and oral health.

BDIA’s Executive Director Tony Reed said: “Every year BDIA Dental Showcase continues to deliver what attendees want – new products, good deals and an opportunity to broaden knowledge in the CPD verifiable mini lecture sessions.  Many of our visitors come back year after year and use BDIA Dental Showcase as a platform to see new products and learn about what’s new in dentistry.”

So why not join more than 10,000 dental professionals and come along to the dental event of the year!  Registration is simple, just go to: www.dentalshowcase.com, call 01494 782873 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Check out the website for a complete list of exhibitors and the updated lecture programme, you can also download the Showcase app to help you make the most of your visit.

The BDIA represents and supports manufacturers and suppliers of dental products, services and technologies, to the benefit of members, the dental profession and the public.

BDIA members gain access to a range of services designed to benefit them and promote the wellbeing of the industry as a whole and the profession gains the reassurance of dealing with like-minded individuals who are committed to providing a high quality standard of service.

BDIA is a non-profit organisation which means that we dedicate our funds solely for the purpose of developing dentistry for the benefit of our members, the profession and the public.

For further information on BDIA Dental Showcase, follow @dentalshowcase on Twitter or like our Facebook page, ‘BDIA Dental Showcase’.

Contact: Dianne Gettinby, Marketing Manager:

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For more information on the BDIA, please call 01494 782873 or visit www.bdia.org.uk

Foundation Dentists in the Yorkshire and Humber region will receive free sessions on essential finance and accountancy issues by experts from PFM Dental – the only Chartered Financial Planners offering financial advice exclusively to dentists in addition to a specialist dental accountancy service.

On 28 October at a Dental Foundation Training study day in Sheffield Jon Drysdale (dental independent financial adviser) and Jeff Williamson (dental accountant) will present 'Essential Finance for Dentists part one', providing delegates with everything they need to know about finance and accounting for dentists. Topics include: the NHS pension, income protection, obtaining a mortgage, tax and National Insurance and student loan repayments.

Jon Drysdale, an independent financial adviser for Chartered Financial Planners PFM Dental, says: "We have been speaking to Foundation Dentist groups for more than 10 years and are delighted to have been asked to do so again. In a new format, this time we shall present to multiple groups of delegates – as many at 60 – at the same venue."

‘Essential Finance for Dentists part two' is scheduled for April 2016 and will offer practical advice for Foundation Dentists approaching their first self-employed or salaried post.

PFM Dental will also present free CPD Mini-Lectures on finance matters for dentists at BDIA Showcase at the NEC Birmingham, 22-24 October 2015.

Jon Drysdale specialises in pension and wealth management advice exclusively for dentists. Jeff Williamson is a specialist dental accountant with PFM Townends.

For more information visit www.pfmdental.co.uk

Wrights are delighted to be launching at this years BDIA showcase an orthodontic range from one of the leading providers of clinical solutions, G&H Orthodontics.

Don’t miss out on amazing discounts and promotions on quality brackets, bands, buccaltubes, wires, elastomerics and pliers. Cutting-edge products from G&H Orthodontics include:

• The innovative miniPrevail™ metal bracket system.
• The Premium M5™ Copper Nickel Titanium wire.
• The sleek and stylish VIPER™ Low Profile Buccal Tubes.

For a full list of products available, visit Wrights at stand M145 and find out how you can fulfil all your orthodontic supply needs.

For more information contact Wrights on 0800668899 or visit the easy to navigate website www.wright-cottrell.co.uk

Waterpik International, Inc. will be on hand at this year’s BDIA showcase with its fantastic range of oral care products.

Delegates can discover the innovative Waterpik^® Ultra Professional, with its user-friendly design and convenient one-minute timer with 30-second pacer to help patients floss thoroughly. The pulse-modulation technology also removes maximum plaque while gingival stimulation enhances circulation, for the ultimate clean feeling.

Also on display will be the Waterpik^® Complete Care, which combines sonic brushing with water flossing. The Sensonic^® Professional Plus Toothbrush is up to 29% more effective at removing plaque than another leading sonic brush,[i] with a bristle speed that is 25% faster.[ii] Used with the Waterpik^® Water flosser, which can remove up to 99.9% of dental biofilm in just three seconds from treated areas, ^i,  it delivers spectacular cleaning every day.

Visit the team on stand N45 at the BDIA Showcase and find out about the premium-level accessories available. For professional-standard cleaning, it’s time to introduce your patients to Waterpik ^® solutions.

For more information on Waterpik International, Inc. please visit www.waterpik.co.uk. Waterpik^® products are available at Amazon, in

Boots and at Superdrug stores across the UK and Ireland.

Oral health expert, Curaprox, has been creating and developing cutting-edge products since 1972, working with dentists, dental hygienists and university specialists to amalgamate the benefits of dentistry with pleasure.

At the heart of each product development is the unique criteria to create a product that is atraumatic, effective and accepted. The result is the delivery of innovative cleaning techniques and dental care products designed for professionals and patients alike. 

Products such as the CS5460 Ultra Soft Toothbrush, Black Is White whitening toothpaste with activated carbon and Curasept ADS® (Anti-Discolouration System), have all been designed to promote good oral health and accentuate patient knowledge.

By recommending these products, you could give your patients the opportunity to adopt an effective and effortless oral care routine into their daily lives, helping them to take a step towards better oral health.

To see live demonstrations of the new and highly popular products available and for the chance to put innovation into practice, visit Curaprox on stand 170 at the BDIA Showcase 2015.

For more information please call 01480 862084, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or visit www.curaprox.co.uk

The experienced team from Clark Dental will be on stand G195 at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase.

In partnership this year with the Dr Bob Khanna Training Institute and Medifinance, delegates will be offered a selection of CPD lectures and specialist presentations straight from the experts.

Visitors to the stand will also be able to learn more about the wide range of state-of-the-art equipment Clark Dental has to offer. This includes dental units from market leaders Anthos and A-dec and the latest in digital radiography from Schick and Sirona. What’s more, delegates will be able to discover the Florida Probe with Voiceworks and the new disposable Dolphin tip, and the unique T-Scan that accurately records bite force dynamics, occlusal force and timing. These products are just a small selection of the vast catalogue available, which can provide everything a modern dental practice will need to be successful.

In addition, delegates will be able to learn more about the dedicated design-and-build turn-key service that Clark Dental provides practitioners wanting to upgrade and update their practices. By combining 40 years’ worth of experience with an in-depth knowledge of dental technology, the team can help translate those design dreams into reality.

 Come and visit the team and discover what they could offer you.

For more information call Clark Dental on 01268 733 146, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.clarkdental.co.uk

Pull up a chair with A-dec at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase. The experienced team from A-dec Dental UK Ltd. will be on stand M65 at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase.

With 50 years of experience in designing dependable, ergonomic and stylish dental equipment, A-dec has become synonymous with consistently high-quality innovation.

Visitors to the stand will learn how ergonomy, style and leading technology have been expertly brought together to give dentists everything they need from a dental chair and nothing that they don’t.

With a range of dental stools and celebrated dental chairs that suit every clinical need, including the premium A-dec 500, the contemporary A-dec 400 and the new A-dec 300 and Performer, professionals in all disciplines can benefit from intuitive solutions.

Your surgery layout can be designed by one of the dealer partners and the units installed by skilled and accredited engineers, all backed by excellent support and customer service whenever it is needed.

Be sure to visit the team at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase to find out what’s new and what unique solution they could offer you.

For more information about A-dec Dental UK Ltd, visit:

www.a-dec.co.uk

The use of dental loupes, microscopes and disinfection products have become a staple tool within any practice, and are a crucial investment.

For Nuview, delivering excellent customer service and on-going support underpins the provision of such products.

The quality of the product is paramount, however, and that is why Nuview exclusively distributes cutting-edge products with precise image delivery and colour fidelity such as the Carl Zeiss EyeMag Smart – which boasts 2.5x magnification, a choice of five configurations and a superb depth of field.

What’s more, because a safe and hygienic environment is of utmost importance, Nuview offers a range of Continu products - a HTM01- 5 compliant alcohol free solution – designed for effective surface, hand, instrument and equipment disinfection.

Nuview, who can be found on stand K90 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015, is a front-runner in providing modern, lightweight and ultra-comfort products. To find out more about leading loupes, microscopes and the Continu product range, visit Nuview at the BDIA Showcase 2015.

For more information please call Nuview on 01453 872266,

email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit www.nuview.co or ‘like’ Nuview on Facebook.

Do you want to know how you can effortlessly increase your patient recruitment? Visit the team from Munroe Sutton on stand M205 at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase to find out how it can be done.

With an ever expanding network of healthcare and insurance institutions, Munroe Sutton can connect you with a truly expansive range of new patients – all eager to benefit from the affordable, high quality treatment you will be able to provide them.

By integrating you into a prodigious network of dental care providers, you will benefit from nationwide marketing and quality assurance – meaning more patients will know about you and the excellent service you offer. What’s more, this service is completely free for dentists to join.

With over 30 years’ experience and a steadfast commitment to bringing patients and dental professionals together, the team at Munroe Sutton are ready to help you develop your business.

Be sure to come and talk to the friendly team about how you can get involved at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

For more information please call 0808 234 3558 or visit www.munroesutton.co.uk

The on-stand experts will be at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase 2015, showing delegates why PerioChip^® is a first line treatment for periodontal disease.

PerioChip^® provides unique adjunctive treatment for periodontitis. After root surface debridement (RSD), PerioChip^® is a reliable product to supplement your hard work by controlling bacteria and preventing infection without using antibiotics.

Designed for treating periodontal pockets >5mm, PerioChip® takes only 30 seconds to apply. Once placed, the chip immediately releases a high local concentration of chlorhexidine diglucontate, killing 99% of subgingival pathogenic bacteria over a seven to ten day period.^[i] For further peace of mind the antimicrobial effects of PerioChip^® continue to suppress bacterial flora for up to 11 weeks enabling the periodontium to stabilise and heal.[ii]

The BDIA Showcase is ideal opportunity to have a practical hands-on demonstration from the PerioChip^® team and grab some valuable information to help your patients. Come and see us on stand D115.

To order PerioChip^® or for further information Freephone 0800 013 2333 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Visitors to the Tandex stand at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015 will be delighted with the vast range of oral health care products on offer.

Reflecting both the traditional and innovative, Tandex offer an array of superior quality toothbrushes and interdental brushes, as well as specialist health care products to encompass every patient’s needs.

With over eight decades experience of production and supply, Tandex provide PVC free, ergonomic designs which have been developed and tested with the help of leading clinicians and hygienists to ensure that Tandex products deliver optimal oral hygiene.

Tandex will also display and demonstrate specialist aftercare kits for maintaining good oral hygiene and compliance both during and after implant, orthodontic or cosmetic dental treatments. Every kit is supplied with precise professional guidance for effective cleaning techniques to ensure that patients achieve excellent standards of hygiene appropriate to their specific procedure.

Make a note to meet the Tandex team on stand M200 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015, to see a fabulous range of products that could change your patient’s lives for the better.

For more information on Tandex’s range of products, visit www.tandex.dk

or visit the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Tandex-UK/234855250044190?fref=ts

The expert team at Christie + Co has one simple aim: to use its extensive market experience to get the best results for your business.

At the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015, Christie + Co will be on stand H130, ready to show you the range of advice and information the specialist dental team can offer.

A wide range of services are offered by the team, including buying and selling a practice, finance and insurance. Chartered surveyors will also be on the stand to advise on property related matters or formal Bank valuations should you require one.

Regulated by RICS, the team of experts will be sure to tailor their expertise to your individual circumstances and make sure you get precisely the result you need. By combining local knowledge with national insight, their understanding of the dental market is second to none.

If you are looking for market-leading, innovative advice, come and visit Christie + Co at this year’s BDIA Showcase.

To discuss how Christie + Co might help you achieve your future plans please call today on 0207227070

With extensive knowledge of the dental market and an excellent single point of contact service, Dental Elite is one of the leading companies in dental recruitment, finance, valuations, acquisitions and sales.

“My representative was very supportive and I found it extremely valuable to be able to deal with the same person throughout the whole process,” says one principal from Sussex who recently sold their practice.

“I also recommend Dental Elite,” says Chris Hobley from Northamptonshire. “Their attention throughout the sale and follow up was excellent.”

It is clear to see that Dental Elite strive to go above and beyond in delivering personalised support and assistance. That is why they also go the extra mile to assist with CQC applications, offer advice and insight in EDITDA and use a clear and transparent fee structure.

What’s more, two members of the team will be taking part in this years London2Paris bike ride on behalf of Bridge2Aid, and Dental Elite promise to donate £5 for every set of details taken leading up to the charity event.

To register your details and show your support, visit Dental Elite at stand I135 at the upcoming BDIA Showcase and enjoy a drink in their complimentary wine bar!

For more information on Dental Elite visit www.dentalelite.co.uk, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01788 545 900

With over 100 years’ of experience, Wrights is dedicated to providing top quality dental supplies, services and equipment to practices across the UK.

Exhibiting again at this year’s BDIA Showcase, Wrights is delighted to be launching an orthodontic range from one of the leading providers of clinical solutions, G&H Orthodontics.

Wrights is also pleased to reveal a new partnership with Dentally, provider of ingenious practice management software designed to simplify and enhance communications and daily workflows.

Whatever you need, you are sure to find it among our 30,000+ products, ranging from cutting-edge surgical equipment to handpieces and innovative infection control solutions. What’s more, they are all offered with a free next day delivery service for maximum convenience.

Providing a 24-hour accessible service, products can be browsed via E-Catalogue and purchased online through My Wright Place, where web only offers are always available. 

If you need an excellent, customer-centred and reliable service, the experienced team at Wrights comprises of various professionals including sales consultants, service engineers and service technicians, all here for you.

To find out more about how Wrights can help you with all your supply needs, visit us on stands M120 and M145 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

For more information contact Wright on 0800668899 or visit www.wright-cottrell.co.uk

With a wide range of dental products available, be sure to visit the 3M ESPE team on stand J45 at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase.

• Discover the highly recommended[i] Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative
• Learn more about the consistently accurate[ii] True Definition Scanner
• Achieve natural shades[iii] with the easy to polish[iv] Filtek Supreme XTE Universal Nano Composite
• Care for your patients with Xylestesin solution for injection, with 2% lidocaine, indicated for routine-type dental interventions.

To discover more about these innovative solutions and many more, make sure to visit the 3M ESPE team at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

For more information, call 0845 602 5094 or visit www.3Mespe.co.uk

For those of you looking to introduce cutting-edge solutions to your practice, the wait is over.

Carestream Dental will be demonstrating the very latest digital imaging products and practice management software at the BDIA Dental Showcase this year.

The CS 8100 3D is a fine example of the innovation on offer, bringing the power of 3D imaging within the reach of every general dental practice. Delivering images of outstanding clarity with a simple and smooth image capture process, the CS 8100 3D will significantly enhance your diagnostic and treatment planning processes.

Also on display will be the latest CS R4+ practice management software, featuring the exciting real-time data benefits of Springboard. In addition, you’ll be able to find out more about leading products such as the new CS 7200 phosphor imaging plate system and popular CS Solutions.

Make sure you don’t miss out and visit the team from Carestream Dental on stand G15 at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015.

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 

BDIA Dental Showcase is the UK’s premier dental trade event because it’s the show that has something for every member of the team.

This year’s event, held on 22-24 October at the NEC in Birmingham, will host over 350 exhibitors demonstrating the latest in products and services, an extensive programme of CPD mini lectures and presentations, plus the opportunity to find out about new initiatives and developments affecting the dental industry.

Try and buy

With hands-on access to the latest innovations and a great range of exclusive show offers, Dental Showcase is the perfect event to make the purchases you need to enhance and grow your business.  In fact, 73% of visitors made purchases during, or as a direct result of attending, the event last year. 

Many companies use the event to announce the launch of exciting new products and services.  Whether it’s global brands, world-leading manufacturers, local suppliers, or companies exhibiting for the first time, if you want to be up to speed with what’s happening in the dental world, you need to be at BDIA Dental Showcase.

It’s not just products and services

In addition to experiencing the latest in technology and techniques, there’s a whole lot more to Dental Showcase.  This year, for example, sees the launch of the Dietary Zone.  Sponsored by The Dairy Council, this dedicated nutritional section recognises the impact of diet on dental health and provides a wealth of information and resources for team members involved in talking to patients about the effect of diet on oral health.

The Association of Dental Implantology will be presenting taster sessions of their highly regarded Introduction to Implantology course, and on Friday 23 October, the BSDHT will be hosting a day of special lectures, awards and CPD for their members.

Catch up and converse

As the UK’s best attended dental trade show, Dental Showcase gives ample opportunity to meet up with friends and colleagues.  Many associations will be holding special events and many more will be exhibiting, so you can discuss the latest developments in your particular field.  Among the associations in attendance will be the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the British Association of Dental Nurses, Dental Fusion, the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses and the Orthodontic Technicians Association.

With so much to see and do – start planning now!

Because there’s so much happening at BDIA Dental Showcase, you’ll want to make the most of your visit.  Start by registering now for tickets for you and your team, by visiting www.dentalshowcase.com.

The website can help you decide which exhibitors you’ll want to visit and the lectures or demonstrations you won’t want to miss.  You can even download the new Dental Showcase app to help your visit go smoothly and to share your thoughts and comments whilst you’re there!

For further information and a link to register can be found at www.dentalshowcase.com

• Exploring new horizons – presented by mydentist
• Exciting innovations that will change the way you practice dentistry –presented by DirectaDentist
• Quick, straight smiles from Cast and SmileTRU – presented by SmileTRU/Cast
• Producing and maintaining a perfect finish on anterior restorations – presented by Oral B
• Cerezen clinical trial overview – presented by CerezenTM
• Better understanding of how banks assess lending propositions – presented by Lloyds Bank
• Ergonomic sitting in dental practice – presented by Salli Systems

A successful dental practice needs good dentists, but more importantly, a good dental team. Happy, motivated employees are the foundations of the perfect practice. Recruit well in the first place; keep your contracts updated regularly to reflect the needs of the practice and use disciplinary procedures when necessary. Too many businesses issue standard contracts and never update them. Contracts should be reviewed regularly to reflect the changing needs of the practice, through added incentives, adjustment of working hours or changes to job descriptions.

Dental W1 Practice Management Consultants based in Marylebone provide expert legal advice to assist with all your employment needs, from help with staff recruitment to drafting tailor-made contracts to conducting disciplinary interviews. We also provide training to your practice managers on a host of relevant topics. Practices made perfect.

Dental W1 Practice Management Consultants can be found on stand R12G at the Dental Showcase.

Dental W1 Practice Management Consultants

3 Marylebone Street, London W1

www.dentalw1.com

07770 435375

W&H look forward to welcoming you on Stand J03 at BDIA Dental Showcase for the latest news and special offers on handpieces, surgical and decontamination products.   W&H are launching a number of new and innovative products, including new models within the Synea Vision range of top quality  handpieces:  Penta LED turbines  which offer unique daylight quality 100% shadow-free illumination of the treatment site and the Short edition contra-angle handpieces which are lighter and shorter for perfect balance especially for those with smaller hands.  Also on display will be the new Alegra handpiece range offering vibration free, quiet operation and improved spray function and the new improved range of air motors which do not require a coupling for 360^o flexibility.  W&H will also be introducing a new prophy handpiece with press-button chucking system for swift replacement of prophy cups and brushes.

Come and view the latest decontamination equipment range, with options available to suit individual budgets and requirements.  Decontamination equipment including the ThermoKlenz washer disinfector dryer and Lisa sterilizer are available for an affordable monthly fee under the W&H Rental Scheme.  The Implantmed surgical system is unbeatable for precision, ease of use and reliability, and the whole surgical range will be on offer at amazingly low prices. Also on display will be the full range of oral hygiene products and the award winning Facelight caries detection unit.

Visit W&H on Stand J03 for unbeatable show promotions and to meet the Specialist Team.  For more information call 01727 874990.  We look forward to seeing you at the Show you can now follow us on Twitter at ‘@WH_UKLtd’.

W&H.  People Have Priority. 

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Dentaid is a charity dedicated to eradicating dental pain around the world. We can only do this with the support of UK dental professionals who want to share their passion for dentistry with those in most need.

Are you a passionate dental team? Dentaid can help your dental practice truly express its passion for dentistry and make a positive impact on oral health around the world.

Through Dentaid’s sponsorship scheme your practice can provide vital dental equipment to projects serving the world’s poorest communities.

Just £1500 will provide a fully stocked DentaidBox; a complete portable dental surgery.

£500 will sponsor the portable dental chair in a rucksack.

£400 will deliver a full set of hand instruments, steriliser and consumables.

Partner with Dentaid to improve the world’s oral health.

For more information visit Dentaid on stand M02 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This tooth coloured, fluorescent and radiopaque bulk composite provides a perfect amalgam replacement and alternative to glassionomer cements, compomers as well as conventional filling therapy. Fill-Up!  combines the advantages of resin-based composites with simplified and efficient handling. Owing to its dual curing properties, fillings with Fill-Up! can be administered in arbitrary filling depth without the need of an additional covering layer.

Welcome to the safe side!

Conventional light curing bulk filling materials are limited in their curing depth, questioning whether the restoration fully cures. But with the dual curing properties of Fill-Up! There is a guarantee of thorough curing down to the bottom of any cavity.

Also, chemical curing minimises shrinkage stress dramatically, preventing micro fractures and postoperative sensitivities. As supported by studies, the bonding partner ParaBond caters for a perfect marginal seal comparable to the one of conventional composite - before and after thermo cycling and chewing abrasion – ensuring a secure long-term restorative solution.

Convenient and fast

Fill-Up! is applied in a single layer and finished with rotary instruments after 5 sec of light polymerisation. The material is easy and quickly polishable to high gloss and therefore is the perfect choice for all Class I and II fillings, cavity lining and core build-ups – for perfect and fast results!

Fill-Up! Deep. Fast. Perfect. 

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If you want an opportunity to win £25,000 visit Frank Taylor & Associates on Stand G06 where you can have a go at cracking the safe and one lucky person can win £25,000.

Emmanuel  the security guard will escort you down the red carpet where you simply have to enter a six digit code of your choice – if it is the correct code the £25,000 will be yours!

The team at Frank Taylor & Associates are able to advise both sellers and buyers on dental practices as well as all of the associated services you need to run a successful and profitable dental practice.

As part of DPAS’ flexible, comprehensive and effective support for dental practices, the dental plan provider will be launching an entirely revamped Web Portal at this year’s Dental Showcase, along with an online patient registration facility.

Featuring a whole host of new functionality, the Web Portal allows DPAS clients to access and amend all relevant details relating to their plan and plan patients, with real-time reporting and intuitive software making plan performance tracking simple and efficient.

Because one size doesn’t fit all, patients will now have the option to sign up to dental plans online. Whether they’re in the practice or from the comfort of their own homes, DPAS’ Web Portal will continuously be helping DPAS clients to attract more patients in this increasingly competitive environment.

As part of DPAS’ continuing commitment to reducing its impact on the environment and in keeping with its ISO14001 accreditation, this online solution reduces paperwork for everyone, while also helping practices to promote their own green credentials.

To find out how the DPAS Web Portal can benefit your practice, visit Stand F11 at Dental Showcase.

With more and more patients having access to smart phones and emails, iSmile can cater for a completely paper free solution using our newly released product.  Patient Links gives your practice it's very own patient portal, so that you can give your patients the ability to fill in medical history forms on their desktops, tablets and mobile devices prior to their appointment.  iSmile can automatically email medical history forms to your patients, which are filled out securely online and then transmitted back to iSmile and stored within the patient's file, significantly reducing workload at reception.  You can also give your patients the facility to fill out medical history forms at your practice, on your choice of tablet or mobile device as Patient Links is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

Online Patient Questionnaires with Patient Links - Part of any growing practice is getting feedback from patients and disseminating the data into easy-to-understand reports.  Patient Links allows you to create a patient questionnaire in iSmile which is automatically emailed to patients after their appointment.  Data collected back by iSmile can be displayed in a range of reports to allow you to analyse trends over a series of time periods and easily see how your business is changing, and identify where improvements can be made.

Visit us on Stand K05a at BDIA Dental Showcase for a no-obligation demonstration of iSmile and Patient Links.

Telephone: 0845 468 1287
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Medisafe and Euronda give you the New E9 Med Steam Generator Edition.

The new autoclave offers you the possibility of choosing between 5 types of cycles, all of class B and between 3 types of sterilization tests. The Rapid Cycle selection allows you to obtain sterilized wrapped hollow and porous loads in only 25 minutes. The new integrated steam generator also allows a higher and pure quality of the steam and conforms to the EN13060.

Visit stand R18 to also receive Medisafe’s new decontamination brochure with exciting products in accordance with HTM 01-05.

Medisafe is one of the world’s leading providers of equipment that reprocesses complex and critical surgical instruments. Medisafe have been operating on a global scale since 1985. Medisafe now install over 1000 machines every year worldwide.

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By the use of modern polymer plastics OPTICLAR loupes combine durability with lightweight comfort. Our VISIONMAG Pro-Line I.O loupes have a twin lens system providing excellent edge to edge clarity with no aberration. The wide fields of view and deep working distances enable intricate work to be carried out with ease. The individually adjustable optics ensures accurate interpupiliary settings. The coated optics minimise reflections and maximise light transmission to provide crisp bright images. The unique height adjuster provides perfect pupiliary alignment. The extreme angles of declination ensure that these loupes are ideal for dentistry. The sealed optics are water resistant minimising the risk of moisture and condensation related damage. A supplementary frame is also available to enable the use of individual prescription lenses.

These loupes can be supplied with an optional, fully integrated light system that guarantees brilliant homogenous illumination free from chromatic aberration. The lithium Ion battery pack can deliver up to 12 hours continuous use and can be fully recharged in less than 2 hours. The pack can sit unobtrusively in the pocket or clipped to a waist band or belt. The connection cable has a coiled section that provides an early warning if the cable becomes snagged on furniture or other objects. A separate on/ off switch prevents premature wear on the rotary rheostat and enables the unit to be turned on/ off at the previously selected setting.

These fantastically priced loupes provide unbeatable value for money by delivering clarity without compromise.   

You can find the Loupes at the Albert Waeschle Stand - B06

Albert Waeschle has been supplying the Surgical and Medical profession for over fifty years. Our first class technical knowledge has enabled us to develop products in conjunction with leading specialists to ensure superb product performance. We have a dedicated field sales team focusing on our customers’ needs and requirements with the ultimate aim of proposing the best solution. Our end to end service includes fast, reliable supply of product, local technical support, training and full on-site equipment servicing and repair. We also provide flexible payment options to ease the burden of the initial cost. Our objective is to build a lasting relationship through demonstrating our market leading knowledge and advice.

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Get Dental Plans are independent dental insurance advisers offering your patients a wide range of insurance policies from leading UK insurers. 

Being part of the well-established, Get Private group of companies, Get Dental Plans is a trusted name, offering independent, impartial advice from a range of individual and company plans designed to suit dental needs.

Individual polices are available to individuals and families offering comprehensive cover for everyday maintenance costs such as check-ups and hygienist fees. Cover is also available for treatment such as fillings, dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays as well as periodontal treatment.  Additional cover such as accident cover, emergency visit cover, dental hospital cover and mouth cancer cover is also available.

Company policies are available for two employees upwards, once again offering comprehensive cover for maintenance costs such as check-ups and hygienist fees. Additional treatment cover such as children's orthodontic cover and implant cover is also available. Plans in the main offer immediate cover and do not take into account pre-existing conditions.

By recommending your patients to Get Dental Plans, you will be safe in the knowledge that they will receive impartial advice on a range of dental insurance plans on a non-commital basis.  There is no administration for you, simply recommend your patients to speak to us and let your practice grow!

The plans are very comprehensive and competitive with no pre-joining checks.  People are claiming straight away, they are writing to tell us they can’t believe how easy it is and the dentists are saying the same:

I am writing to express my satisfaction with Get Dental Plans . My dental insurance policy was easy to understand and my first claim was paid without any problem or delay. My policy compliments my health insurance policy that I have currently, as the health policy does not cover me for dental cover. Stephen Slade

Get Dental is an extremely useful scheme for affording private dental care.  It involves only an introduction from my practice and then no administration at all.  It gives patients immediate access to dental cover so they don't delay treatment.   It serves us well by removing a major barrier to accepting care and by improving our cash flow and case acceptance. It really is a win win opportunity. Maish Weinstein – Dentist

At the BDIA Showcase we will be launching our ‘One Year’s Free Dental Insurance’ voucher.  Please come over to stand R12M for more information on how we can help your business grow.

Paul Lewis

Get Dental Plans

Tel: 07770551712

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook  or Twitter https://twitter.com/GetDentalUK or Pinterest http://uk.pinterest.com/GetDental/

Renishaw is a British based, global company operating in market sectors as contrasting as medical sciences, industrial and electronic manufacturing, consumer electronics and academic research. We develop innovative products that significantly advance our customers’ operational performance - from improving manufacturing efficiencies and raising product quality, to maximising research capabilities and improving the efficacy of medical procedures.

Our products are used for applications as diverse as CAD/CAM dentistry, stereotactic neurosurgery, medical diagnostics, additive manufacturing (3D printing), Raman spectroscopy, machine tool automation, co-ordinate measurement and a vast range of other measurement activities. In all of these areas we aim to be a long-term partner, offering superior products that meet our customer needs both today and into the future, backed up by responsive, expert technical and commercial support.

Renishaw is one of the world’s leading providers of in-lab dental CAD/CAM systems. We offer a comprehensive CAD/CAM suite direct to dental laboratories. This includes the DS10(contact) and DS30 (optical) dental scanners which enable labs to access a range of centrally manufactured crown and bridge restorations and abutments in materials such as zirconia, 3D printed cobalt chrome, PMMA and wax.

As well as industry-established zirconia milling, Renishaw uses 3D printing (additive manufacturing) machines to ‘print' cobalt chrome frameworks. Our 3D printing system is a sophisticated, computer controlled process digitally driven direct from 3D CAD data. We create tooth-supported and implant-supported frameworks through this process. Each 3D printed framework is manufactured in the UK.

To make these products easily available, we offer our software package Renishaw Dental Studio, powered by ExoCAD, with intuitive and extensive modules for your design needs.LaserAbutments™ - One-piece implant supported restorations. These single piece items can be used to create either screw-retained crowns orstacked abutment/crown restorations. Supplied with a pre-polished emergence profile and available for a range of implant systems.

LaserAbutments™ - One-piece implant supported restorations. These single piece items can be used to create either screw-retained crowns orstacked abutment/crown restorations. Supplied with a pre-polished emergence profile and available for a range of implant systems.

LinkAbutments™ - Two-piece link abutments are another way to create implant-supported restorations. Using a titanium base, the profile is scanned and a custom abutment design is bonded on top. In the case of screw-retained crowns, porcelain can be applied directly to the supragingival surface.

LaserPFM™ - These crown and bridge frameworks are an ideal alternative to cast, non-precious or semi-precious units. They give labs a cost effective framework at a fixed price and consistent quality.

Zr100 and Realistic™ Zirconia – Strong, biocompatible and aesthetically pleasing full contour crown and bridge frameworks.

PM100 temporary PMMA and WX100 castable wax – Designed to reduce the lab’s workload and improve the efficiency of the more menial of lab tasks.

DS10 – Our contact scanner – when accuracy is crucial.

DS30 – Our efficient optical scanner – for use where speed is paramount to give higher throughput whilst maintaining accurate results. Flexible and easy to use when teamed with Dental Studio™.

Dental Studio™ - Advanced CAD software that is easy to use and includes the unique combination of contact scanning for accuracy (DS10) and optical scanning for speed (DS30). It includes a variety of modules developed by technicians. Designed to ensure labs have the best possible tools to create their designs and with photorealistic images of the designs with

Trusmile™ image rendering software.

Scanning service – Renishaw offers a scanning service for LaserAbutments. Details of implant types supported, Freepost™ labels and order forms can all be found at www.renishaw.com/dental.

Whether you are buying equipment or frameworks from us or making use of our scanning service, our support team is here to help you every step of the way.

• Face-to-face training (with CPD hours)

• Web based support

• Telephone support

To learn more about Renishaw or our dental products please call us: 01453 524528 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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OraCoat^® XyliMelts^® oral adhering discs; new dry mouth treatment advancement

XyliMelts oral adhering discs relieve dry mouth day and night

For patients who suffer from dry mouth, there is a new remedy. OraHealth, the world leader in the breakthrough technology of  OraCoat oral adhering discs to coat and soothe the mouth has introduced  OraCoat XyliMelts for Dry Mouth, all-natural, great tasting, oral adhering discs that slowly release an effective amount of xylitol (500mg) and oral lubricant to relieve dry mouth (xerostomia) day and night and reduce plaque and tooth decay.  XyliMelts discs can be safely used while sleeping when dry mouth is worst.

Xylitol, the key ingredient in XyliMelts, is a natural food substance that is comparable to sucrose in sweetness but contains fewer calories and fights cavities. XylMelts adhering discs also contain cellulose gum, a humectant, which coats the mouth to retain moisture. The xylitol and mild mint flavor help to stimulate saliva.

For dry mouth suffers, the feeling of serious dry mouth is bad enough, but there are two consequences that are even worse: disruption of sleep, reducing quality of life all day long, and rampant tooth decay.  XyliMelts is the only dry mouth remedy that effectively addresses either of these consequences.

The patented oral adhering disc technology allows XyliMelts to discretely stick to gums or teeth making them ideal for use while sleeping to avoid sleep disturbance.  A recent clinical study, published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene, demonstrated that use of XyliMelts time-release adhering discs while sleeping significantly improved perceived oral wetness upon awakening in the morning, and improved perceived discomfort for xerostomia.

A second consequence of dry mouth is rampant caries.  XyliMelts time-release an effective level of xylitol into saliva while sleeping, when saliva flow is lowest and the xylitol will stay in the mouth longest before being swallowed.  XyliMelts used while sleeping is the most effective delivery per gram of xylitol for caries control.

According to Kiet A. Ly, MD, MPH, University of Washington Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, "sufficient evidence exists to support the use of xylitol to reduce caries."

Many medications cause dry mouth, as does increasing age, mouth breathing while sleeping, use of CPAP machines for sleep apnea, certain autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's Syndrome, and radiation therapy.

Additional benefits of XyliMelts for dry mouth suffers include:

• Stimulates saliva

• Coats, moisturizes, and lubricates

• Provides lasting relief (all night when used while sleeping)

• Reduces plaque and tooth decay

• Freshens breath

• Discreet – no one can tell you have something your mouth

• Works for night-time dry mouth caused by breathing through the mouth

• Can be used with CPAP machines, oral appliance therapy, and dentures

To use XyliMelts for Dry Mouth, place the disc at the gum line on the outside of a molar, upper or lower, with the white side touching a cheek and the tan adhesive side against the gums and/or teeth.  Use the tongue to push the disc to a comfortable spot.  Once there, do not push the disc with fingers or touch it with the tongue for 10 seconds, as this will disrupt adhesion which grows stronger over time.

XyliMelts discs come in two flavors, regular (mild mint) and mint free, and are currently available online.  Patient samples and wholesale pricing are available for dental professionals at www.oracoat.eu. For more information call (London) +44 (0) 203 772 5432 or visit www.oracoat.eu.  At the Dental Showcase, visit stand S09 for a free sample.

Braemar Finance is holding a FREE PRIZE DRAW* at the BDIA Showcase.  To enter your details simply visit stand C12 and leave your contact details.

We provide finance solutions from our range of hire purchase, leasing and loan products, suitable for all your finance needs.

Equipment or IT solutions finance can be pre approved prior to Showcase, allowing you the flexibility to select your supplier(s) of choice. Once approved you simply place your order and indicate Braemar as your method of payment.

Our patient finance options provide your practice with an enhanced service, assisting your cash flow, as payment is made at the onset of the patients treatment.

For all your finance needs contact us on 0845 485 3890 or visit www.braemarfinance.co.uk

*Terms and conditions apply visit http://www.braemarfinance.co.uk/competition-terms-and-conditions

By Alex Hall, Meade King Solicitors

It has always been awkward for holders of PDS agreements to sell. Unlike GDS contracts which allow holders to enter partnership, have the contracts varied and for such partnerships then to be dissolved PDS agreements area meant to be ‘personal’, held by only one dentist or entity (e.g. an LLP or Limited Company) and so the right to take on and shed partners is absent.

PCT and now NHS England consent has therefore always been necessary for a transfer to a buyer. With the increased understanding (and enforcement) of European procurement rules, NHS England (as seen in its current policies) is unwilling to give such consent, for fear of legal challenges.

This is currently the situation no matter whether the PDS agreement is for orthodontic services, domiciliary services or sedation. It is of course the case that a PDS agreement for mandatory services can be converted to a GDS contract (on 3 months’ notice under Regulation 21 of the PDS Regulations), although there is a risk for high-UDA-rate contracts that the contract value may be challenged (the GDS Statement of Financial Entitlements maintains the right of NHS England to ‘agree’ the contract value of a new GDS Contract). Furthermore, due to the nature of a PDS Plus agreement (only a percentage of the contract value may be converted to GDS), such conversion is inappropriate making consent necessary for PDS Plus agreements too. 

Consequently, it is of great interest (especially to Orthodontics who wish to sell) that in recent months it has become clear that NHS England’s position towards incorporation may offer a solution.

It was always the case that many PCTs refused consent to incorporate, and the fear of breach of procurement rules often provided them with the excuse. However that slowly changed, especially with the growing knowledge of the 2009 European Court of Justice ‘Pressetext’ ruling, and in June 2013 NHS England released its first policy on incorporation.

That policy has meant that PDS agreement holders have been able to apply for consent to incorporate and obtain a new PDS agreement in the name of their company. Once that is arranged, the company can then be sold to a buyer. This therefore appears to be a solution to a sale proceeding.

However, there are some downsides and some issues to seriously consider:

• NHS England, applying the incorporation policy criteria, may still refuse consent in certain circumstances;
• Incorporation (even when followed by a sale) is a serious trading change and there are costs attached to it;
• Having only shares in a company to sell can limit the market of willing buyers (there are still some buyers who are nervous of buying shares rather than assets);
• NHS England insists, in its policy, on a ‘novation agreement’ signed by the contractor who must agree to guarantee the company’s performance of the new company PDS agreement. That obligation is open-ended, and would feasibly continue beyond the sale of the company unless NHS England consent to be released from the guarantee (or agree a replacement guarantor) is obtained.

Having said all of this, such issues and potential problems perhaps pale into insignificance (though they should be dealt with appropriately) if there is no alternative, leaving the contractor with the choice of selling on these terms or not selling at all.

However, a further issue on the Horizon looms. In June 2014 NHS England published a revised incorporation policy (‘revised April 2014’), which encourages Area Teams to consider including a change of control clause in the novation agreement as a condition of consent. Such clauses, necessitating NHS England consent to a sale of the company who in the future, are attractive for NHS England as they give Area Teams a degree of control over who the company is sold to.

Worst-case scenario, this could defeat the sale objective, as NHS England could refuse. However the chances of successfully arguing that NHS England should consent to a transfer of the shares to a buyer (or indeed that a refusal is unreasonably), should still be higher than the current prospect of convincing an Area Team to agree to a straight transfer in breach of procurement rules. Indeed, paragraph  35 of the revised policy helpfully states;

“consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned and shall not apply in relation to the departure by reason of death, retirement or ill-health of a director or shareholder”.

Those most at risk of refusal will be those:

·         Who are openly incorporation simply to sell shortly after, highlighting the importance of care and confidentiality throughout the process; and

·         those whose buyers are unpalatable to NHS England. Buyers in such circumstances should expect some difficult questions from vendors and their about their previous NHS performance, ongoing patient complaints and GDS and performances list proceedings.

It is interesting to note that NHS England appears to expect the opposition to its new policy in these respects as paragraph 39 of the revised policy states “Area Teams should be aware that they may face challenge on the inclusion of the change of control” and the policy includes several references to disputes being referred to the NHS Litigation Authority, first-tier tribunal or the civil courts.

Consequently, cumbersome though it is, and despite the fact that it is still fraught with risk and issues, incorporation appears to be an option that should be considered for sellers who hold a PDS Plus agreement or PDS agreement for advanced, further or additional (i.e. non-mandatory) services.

Alex Hall will be participating in the daily ‘Ask the Lawyers’ panel on the Dental Elite Stand (Stand No – E10) on Friday at the Dental Showcase 2014 from 2pm.

Dental Elite are offering all delegates free access to a Dental Lawyer to answer any questions any delegates have in respect of the Dentolegal World every day from 2pm at the Dental Showcase 2014.

A SPECIALIST team of dental lawyers from LCF Law will give visitors something to smile about at this year’s BDIA Dental Exhibition Showcase, when they unveil their brand new exhibition stand that incorporates a photo booth in a VW camper van.

The team is based at LCF Law’s Leeds office and offers a wide range of dental related legal services covering associate agreements, dental employment law, practice incorporations, compliance with the Care Quality Commission and the sale and acquisition of dental practices throughout the UK.

It will be the first time the company has attended the exhibition, which is one of the key events in the dental industry’s annual calendar and takes place at London’s ExCeL between 9^th and 11^th October.  The company’s exhibition stand is themed to resemble a beach scene complete with a VW camper van where visitors can pose for ‘selfies’.

Members of LCF Law’s team attending the exhibition will include Partner Tom Coates, Associate Sarah Buxton and Legal Assistant Matthew Jones.  Sarah will also be speaking at the event on Friday 10^th October on behalf of the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) about the legal challenges Practice Managers can face. 

Tom says: “The dental market is a fast growing industry that faces a continual sea of new legislation so it requires its own very unique and specialist advice.  We have a fantastic track-record working across all areas of the industry, on behalf of dental practices and businesses throughout the UK, and we’re delighted to be attending this exhibition for the first time.”

LCF Law will be on stand S13 and further information in the run-up to the event is available via Twitter at @LCFDentallawyers.  This year’s BDIA Dental Showcase will be attended by more than 350 exhibitors and will offer a wide range of networking events, seminars, mini-lectures and opportunities to trial new products and equipment. 

LCF Law is a leading commercial law firm that works with both businesses and private individuals.  The long-established firm employs an 85 strong team across offices in Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley.  For further information visit www.lcf.co.uk

A-dec looks forward to welcoming you to stand M03, where at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase we will be bringing our showrooms to you.

This year we will be showcasing the full spectrum of fully integrated dental chairs with cabinetry solutions from the current range. Whatever your budget, there is an A-dec chair for you; from our newest entry level package, the Performer LR+ right up to our luxurious A-dec 500 chair. All of our dental chairs can be tailored to your specification to give you everything you need.

Also on stand M03 this year we will be presenting our A-dec difference display which shows a selection of the high quality A-dec parts that go into every chair. In addition we will be bringing back the popular consultation area, where we will be offering design and equipment advice and even drawing up your surgery plans live on the stand.

Our A-dec Territory Managers will be on stand for the duration of the show. Visit them on stand M03 or call 0800 233 285 for more information.

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Do you want to extend the range of services you offer, attract new patients and generate additional income from your existing patients? If the answer is ‘yes’, we invite you to visit stand P10 at the BDIA Showcase to find out why Cfast is the solution!

Cfast is a fast, minimally-invasive and discreet orthodontics system that straightens the front six teeth in about six months.

With devices priced at only £199, Cfast makes a great smile affordable for more patients, as well as generating revenue for the practice.

Cfast is kinder to the occlusion than some other systems, and therefore more appropriate for general dental practice, while its unique retention protocol allows for predictable long-term results.

Cfast provides affordable courses, as well as UK specialist back-up and experienced one-to-one guidance and advice from experts in cosmetically-focused orthodontics.

For further details, please visit stand P10 @ the BDIA Showcase, call 0844 209 7035 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Meet the team from Dental Focus ® “Digital Marketing Specialists’ at the 2014 BDIA showcase at stand E01 and attend their fantastic mini lectures to see how you can expand your reach and maximise your online presence.

Members of the highly experienced and industry renowned team will be enlightening attendees with these lectures throughout the exhibition. The talks will cover all aspects of digital campaigns, from website creation and social media to staying abreast of the latest innovations, the sessions will contain all the information you need to embrace the world of internet marketing.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from the masters and boost your online knowledge and skills.

For more information call 020 7183 8388, or visit www.dentalfocus.com

The BDIA Dental Showcase is only a few weeks away; so if you are thinking about purchasing new equipment, installing or upgrading IT systems, refitting your premises or need a loan for any reason, Snowbird can provide the flexible finance packages to suit your specific requirements.

We are offering a fixed rate of 3.85% per annum* on unsecured funding for new agreements at the exhibition, so make sure you visit us on Stand M01. We can also advise on how you can maximise your tax efficiency by taking advantage of the Annual Investment Allowance.

Snowbird are specialists in Dental Finance with over 25 years’ experience and we can use our unique access to the UK’s leading lenders to provide you with a bespoke funding solution, tailored to your specific needs. Our application process is quick and easy and funds can be transferred within 24 hours of approval.

Arrange your finance with us and we’ll give you £50. Also, we’ll donate £50 to Bridge2Aid, the BDA Benevolent Fund, Burmadent, or any charity of your choice.

Contact us now to discuss your borrowing requirements and for pre-approval.

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*Fixed rate over 5,6 and 7 year terms at 3.85% per annum. Business use only. Finance approval subject to status. Snowbird Finance Ltd (registered number 6346206) is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority.