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Aspartofitscontinuing commitment to investing in betterdentistry, DENTSPLYisproud to once again sponsorthe 2011 BDA/DENTSPLY StudentClinician Research Awards. Held annually, thisprestigious


awardsprogramme servesasa wayto identifynew talentfrom within undergraduate dental studentsaswell assupporting anypromising research with the potential to improve the way thatfuture dentistryispractised.


DENTSPLYwill flythe winnerto Las


Vegasforthe American Dental Association’sannual conference in Octoberaspartofan all-expensespaid trip, during which he orshe will be introduced to a wide range ofleading figures, peersand potential employers from within the dental profession – a trulyunique careeropportunity. The runner-up will receive a cash


prize of£500.


For more information, and entrance requirements, contact your local BDA/DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Awards representative or visit www.bda.org/students/ awards-competitions


Accept no imitations


General Medical is the UKdistributor ofthe Mectron Piezosurgery3. Like itspredecessorsit featuresMectron’s unique dual wave modulated frequencytechnology, which ensuresoptimised cutting efficiencyata third ofthe power setting ofthe imitationswhich are piezosurgeryunitsin name only. The benefitofthisunique feature


isthatbone cutusing the Mectron Piezosurgery3 healsquickerand with dramaticallylesspost


operative swelling and pain than using anyothersystem including surgical bursand microsaws. The onlyunitwith 10 yearsofresearch and publicationsbehind it, Mectron’sPiezosurgery 3 isstill the best, can


be sterilised up to 135°Cand hasa two-yearwarranty.


For further information, telephone General Medical on 01380 734990, visit www.generalmedical.co.uk or email info@generalmedical.co.uk


New studies show benefits for oral health


Asetofnew clinical studieshas reinforced the efficacyofusing a Philips Sonicare powertoothbrush to clean teeth and reduce gingivitis. The firststudyfrom the Universityof


North Carolina, USA, showed that Sonicare FlexCare+ improved gum tissue condition and maintained the longevityofteeth and gumsin patients with periodontitis. Astudyfrom the UniversityofZurich


evaluated the cleaning efficacyof brush headson orthodontic attachments, showing thatSonicare powertoothbrusheswith a compactof standard ProResultsbrush head provided superiorresults.


72 Scottish Dental magazine The third study, conducted among


dental professionalsin the UK, Netherlandsand Denmarkshowed thatmore than 75 percentofdental professionalsare highlysatisfied with the cleaning performance and manoeuvrabilityofthe compact ProResultsbrush head.


For more information about these and other clinical studies, please visit www.sonicare.co.uk/dp


The perfect answer to


sinus lift GBR General Medical isthe UK distributorfor the complete range ofOsteoBiol bone graftmaterials and membranes, including MP3, the perfectanswerto sinus liftGBR. Ideallysuited to lateral access


sinusliftprocedures, MP3 consistsofprehydrated OsteoBiol granulesin a sterile syringe. Using MP3 facilitateseasierand more convenienthandling. With a recommended re-entry


time offive months, MP3 is extremelycompetitivelypriced and fully resorbable within a clinicallydefined timescale. Total conversion to natural bone guaranteed.


For more details, call General Medical on 01380 734990, visit www.generalmedical.co.uk or email info@general medical.co.uk


A third of parents let their children skip brushing


Worrying new research showsthat manyparentsare ignoring the warningsofdental professionals, asitfindsthatmillionsofBritish parentsare letting theirchildren off brushing theirteeth simplybecause they’re too rushed orstressed. The studyfound thatnearlya third


ofparentslet theirchildren skip brushing if they’re in too much ofa rush, while one in five saystheylet theirkidsoffpartof theirmorning brushing routine, simplyto avoid the hassle. In addition, a quarterof those polled in the surveybyPhilips Sonicare claim theiryoungsters’ constantarguing abouthaving to


brush theirteeth causesanxiety. A furthersixpercentlet theirchildren offbecause theydon’twantto cause an argument.


For more information about Sonicare For Kids and the ways in which it encourages compliance by children aged 4 -10 years can be obtained on www.sonicare.co.uk/dp or by calling 0800 0567 222.


BioHorizons announces dates for the 2011 calendar


BioHorizonsispleased to announce the 2011 datesforthe Global Symposium and Ultimate ImplantYearCourse. Held in Phoenix, Arizona on 28


April – 1 May, 2011 BioHorizons Global Symposium will be held at the prestigiousArizona Biltmore Hotel with topicsthatinclude immediate loading, aesthetics, tissue regeneration and implant complications. Following a highlyacclaimed and sell outfirstedition of the


Ultimate ImplantYearCourse (NIDIC), the second edition will run from February2011.


For more information or to arrange a meeting with your local product support specialist ,contact 01344 752560, email: infouk@biohorizons.com or visit www.biohorizons.com


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