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Coltene tool for endo retreatments

If you’re looking for a product for safe, efficient and good value endodontic retreatments, Coltene believes its Hyflex Remover is an essential piece of the puzzle. According to the company, Hyflex Remover can be used to clear away gutta-percha mechanically, with no solvent required. This is often a tricky part of the process, and Coltene states that the file will do the job while respecting anatomy with its non-cutting tip. Coltene states that it has designed the wire to be very thin, for the kind of non-invasive, conservative endodontics dentists want to deliver.

Also available from Coltene are MicroMega K-files. One dentist, Dr Ammar Al Hourani (pictured above), says: “For the last four years, I’ve been using both the K and H handfiles by MicroMega, and they have become my go-to KFiles. I have been very impressed by the file manufacturing design, cutting efficacy and stiffness of the file, which makes them my file of choice”. For those who are hoping to make a good impression, Coltene states that its Affinis impression material helps to facilitate efficient teamwork between the dental practice and the lab. According to Coltene, the material does this because it has exceptional flow properties, optimal working time and excellent readability, which reduces the risk of errors, and therefore saves time and money on readjustments and remakes.

Dental Care Ireland’s spring education event

Dental Care Ireland’s Dentists’ Education Weekend took place on Saturday, April 23, in Galway’s The g Hotel. Facilitated by Dr Jennifer Collins, Clinical Director at Dental Care Ireland, the weekend provided an opportunity for practical training, networking and peer discussion. Dr Collins said: “After the success of our education weekend last year, we took our hands-on event west where we hosted over 20 dentists in Galway City. This event focused on upskilling our dentists on all things anterior composites. Dr Ambrish Roshan, our main speaker, was excellent; his knowledge and passion really shone through and the feedback from our clinicians has been incredible”. Over 20 dentists attended from Dental Care Ireland practices across the country to hear from a panel of speakers including: Dr Ambrish Roshan, anterior composite masterclass; and, Dr Noel Kavanagh of Dental Protection and supported by Ivoclar. Speaking at the opening of the event, Colm Davitt, CEO, Dental Care Ireland, said: “At Dental Care Ireland, we invest in both our practices and our people for the long term. Since our last education event, our organisation has again grown substantially in size. With 28 practices nationwide, it is the quality and professionalism of our teams that sets us apart”.

At the Dental Care Ireland Dentists’ Education Weekend were (from left): Dr Rachel Goggins (Westport); and, Dr Teresa Fitzgerald (Castlebar).

VivaScan makes a digital impression

Looking for an easy way to make first digital impressions? Ivoclar states that its VivaScan device is a good tool for the job. According to the company, the all-new VivaScan is a compact and intuitive intraoral scanning solution for dentists who wish to enter the world of digital dentistry. Due to its standalone design, Ivoclar believes the device can be easily and effortlessly integrated into a daily practice routine, deliver compelling scanning results and a more efficient workflow. VivaScan’s makers state that it is a compact, powerful intraoral scanner for the dental practice, offering a flexible scanning experience. Because of its lightweight design (only 230g), VivaScan flexibly fits into the routine workflows of dentists, according to the company. VivaScan can be used as a mobile, portable system. It has been designed by Ivoclar to only require a single cable to connect to a laptop. Additional cables that could get in the way during the scanning process are thus not required.

Environmental sustainability from Henry Schein

Henry Schein Ireland and Henry Schein UK have recently obtained ISO 14001 certification, an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system (EMS). The certification also includes Optident, a Henry Schein company. The requirements are determined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), which helps organisations to improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of pollution and waste. To achieve ISO certification, a series of audits were conducted for Henry Schein’s integrated management system. The audits confirmed that the company is meeting the compliance obligations for ISO 14001, and is operating in a responsible and sustainable manner. Additionally, the company states that it has implemented the required processes to ensure that it is effectively managing its environmental aspects and risks, and is taking steps to reduce its impact. The standard also requires that the company continues to monitor and set objectives to continue to reduce its impact on the environment. Vicki Snow, Regulatory & Quality Director, Henry Schein UK, Ireland, South Africa, and the Nordics, said the company believes in protecting the well-being of people and the health of our planet: “We are dedicated to acting in a socially responsible manner to positively address environmental concerns, and the ISO 14001 certification reinforces our commitment to be a driving force for sustainability in our operations and the supply chain”.

Colgate Caring Dentist Awards 2022

The IDA is delighted to announce that the Colgate Caring Dentist Awards will continue in 2022. Applications are now open for patients to nominate their dentist and/or dental team. The IDA will forward information to dental practices for you to use on your social media platforms and communicate to your patients over the next few months. Get the tuxedos/party dresses dry cleaned and the dancing shoes polished for a night to celebrate on Saturday, November 19, at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin. Further details to follow. To nominate a dentist or dental team for an award go to www.colgatecaringawards.ie.