This year's Dental Showcase will be held at the Excel Exhibition Centre in Docklands London. The venue is easily accessible by road or public transport and more details can be found by visiting www.dentalshowcase.com

The opening hours are as follows:

Thursday 17 October 2002: 10am – 6pm

Friday 18 October 2002: 10am – 6pm

Saturday 19 October 2002: 10am – 5pm.

Colgate aim to make it fun, fun at Showcase

This year visitors at the Colgate stand at Showcase will experience an innovative, fun and educational journey through the four "quadrants" where they can brush up on their knowledge of Colgate products including Colgate Total, Colgate Elyzol and Colgate Duraphat.

Colgate claims the stand has been designed to be enlightening for everyone from the newly qualified to the most experienced of dental professionals and everyone will need to be ready to use all their senses.

Visitors will be invited to look out for answers to a new competition, which will be running over the 3 days to win one of three fantastic prizes including a plasma screen for use at home or at your dental practice.

Colgate will be recruiting professionals for research groups also taking place at the show, so if you would like to share your views and opinions with Colgate then come to the stand and let someone know. For more information visit stand C12.

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See the full TePe0

Come along to see the newest oral hygiene aid to join the TePe family - the Proximal brush - or, TePe on a handle. Molar claims the handle works well for your less dextrous patients, but is equally suitable for very able patients who simply prefer the leverage a longer handle gives them.

Molar also claims the Proximal refill brushes come in the same seven colour-coded sizes as the TePe handheld interdental brush range. Sizes range from the 0.4mm pink brush to the 1.1mm purple brush to cope with every patient's needs. A click head ensures trouble-free refill changes and once the head is locked into place, it won't move. This product also makes cleaning of the molars and cleaning lingually easier for patients.

The established range of interdental aids from Molar includes: soft tape; plastic interdental sticks; BDHF accredited toothbrushes; and the BioXtra dry mouth programme will also be there for you to view. For more information visit stand B08.

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Oral-B to show a touch of SATIN at Showcase

Braun Oral-B offers a wide range of manual and power assisted oral care products that are widely used and recommended by dentists and hygienists. Braun Oral-B claims their flagship manual toothbrush CrossAction is proven to remove more plaque than any other manual toothbrush. Its power equivalent, the 3D Excel, has a similarly high performance, and leaves teeth feeling very clean.

The most recent innovation is Stages, a new range of children's toothbrushes. Differences in the development of teeth and gums, in motor skills and co-ordination, and in levels of motivation and interest inspired Oral-B to design toothbrushes for children at four key stages.

Other products in the Braun Oral-B portfolio including the SATIN range of tape and floss, specialist toothbrushes, and sundry products can also be found on the stand. For more information visit stand G04.

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Independent seminars to offer CPD advice

Whatever your area of dental interest, keeping abreast of the latest advances, technologies and techniques remains important. Independent Seminars specialises in aiding every dentist to do just this with its comprehensive portfolio of seminars and workshops.

The theme of each event is researched, organised and sourced in association with a panel of general dental practitioners and specialists who advise the Independent Seminars team. Designed very much for dentists and team members alike, attending any of the annual diary of events also contributes to your annual verifiable Continuing Professional Development requirements. All full-day seminars guarantee a minimum of six hours verifiable CPD and the vast majority also qualify for non-section 63 approval.

A typical event held recently was the World Aesthetics Congress which attracted around 500 international delegates. The packed two-day event featured a combination of lectures and much sought-after practical sessions.

Areas included the theory and the practice of bonding lifelike aesthetic veneers, the latest tooth whitening techniques and practical restorative dentistry. Subjects were selected to help dentists take-home the latest, practical knowledge at the highest level of clinical practice.

For more information visits stand F02.

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Henry Schein bring out the full range

Henry Schein will be exhibiting and demonstrating a range of high quality products, innovations, equipment and cabinetry. Henry Schein's experienced team will be on hand to demonstrate their extensive range of products and services which include:

  • An extensive range of the latest dental equipment, including the popular Fedesa chairs, plus Henry Schein's best selling cabinetry range and a wide choice of digital imaging equipment.

  • There will be a range of small equipment for you to try, from leading dental manufacturers such as Kavo, Dentsply and Henry Schein's own brand. As well as new products Henry Schein will also be demonstrating some of their more popular lines such as the Kerr Apex Finder AF 7004.

  • There will be hands-on demonstrations of the Henry Schein quality Own Brand range of products, so dentists can try before they buy. There will also be a 'what's new' feature giving dentists the chance to see all the latest innovations.

For more information visit Stand A04 & B03.

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Have a smile at the Smile-on.com stand

On the Smile-on.com stand this year will be the chance to join, look at the latest offers in the e-store, look at what online learning can do for you and, you are if interested in upgrading your website then help will be on hand.

Smile-on claims to offer savings and discounts on supplies and capital equipment. There are some 20,000 products available. Continuing Professional Development e-learning courses come complete with online certification in compliance with GDC guidelines. There are more than 20 hours of verifiable CPD courses on both clinical and business subjects plus BTEC and NVQ courses for other members of the dental team.

Smile-on has recently launched the most comprehensive Clinical Governance Support Scheme on the market and First-Practice.com, a website for young dentists, VDPs and trainers. See Smile-on at stand FO3 and ask about the special Showcase offer.

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MEDIVision launch the CiC

At the BDTA Dental Showcase, MEDiVision are launching version 8 of the CiC program. MEDIvision claims Version 8 will include a wide range of new animations, leaflets and facilities. New versions of the waiting room programme and enhancements to the new Mouth Modeller are also on show.

Also available on Stand K07 will be the new MEDiVision StuDENT program, recently released in conjunction with the BDA. StuDENT is an NVQ nurses' training and assessment tool to help nurses understand the standards expected of them.

StuDENT is an interactive CD ROM that is fun to use and employs multiple questioning techniques to test nurses' knowledge. Medivsion claims StuDENT has many uses, including: helping dentists train nurses, self-assessment for dental nurses, as a training aid for practice managers and senior nurses, as a recruitment tool to test existing knowledge, use by an NVQ Assessor on assessment visits

StuDENT also provides the dentist with feedback on any tests, with a scoring system to monitor progress. MEDiVision programmes are available for almost any PC with a CD drive and are approved by all the leading UK practice management system suppliers. For more information visit Stand K07 or call 01908-265565 or email Info@medivision.co.uk.

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Get a free scaler from KerrHawe

If you want to check out the latest products then KerrHawe claims their stand is the place to visit. KerrHawe claims dentists will marvel at the brand new Demetron LC curing light. Using halogen technology, the Demetron LC provides high power and efficiency at a competitive price.

Dentists can also witness Expasyl, a new, innovative gingival retraction system that offers excellent soft tissue retraction and incredible haemostatic qualities. They also claim that unlike other retraction systems, Expasyl is completely non-traumatic for the patient.

Hygienist, Adele Kendler will be demonstrating the Periostar 3000. Feel free to take one scaler to the stand for free sharpening on the highly accurate sharpening machine.

KerrHawe will be demonstrating K3, their nickel titanium, rotary endodontic file system that is designed to cut quickly and safely, with unparalleled debris removal and a reduced risk of fracture.

For more information visit the stand F15

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See for yourself what the Bambach saddle can do for you

Back pain continues to be a common health hazard for dentists, who by the nature of their profession must often spend long periods sitting in an uncomfortable or less than ideal position.

Bambach claims that research has shown that the least stressful, natural, sitting posture for the human spine is achieved on horseback. The Bambach Saddle Seat was designed by horsewoman Mary Gale and provides this ideal sitting posture, while conventional seating removes the natural curves from the spine and places increased stress on the spinal disks

The Bambach Saddle Seat is the product of several years of research, development and experimentation and unlike many of its competitors is strongly supported by medical case studies.

Bambach claims that although deceptively simple in design, the Seat now incorporates refinements and features that permit sitting for extended periods without the loss of a healthy spinal curve.

The introduction of the Bambach Saddle Seat to sufferers from a variety of disabilities, with outstanding results in both adults and children, has been well documented throughout the year in the consumer press.

The Bambach Saddle Seat will be demonstrated on Stand D16.

For any additional details or more information call 020 8532 5100.

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Septodont unveil the XL at Showcase

Septodont is using this year's International Dental Showcase as the launchpad for a new single use, safety syringe - the Ultra Safety Plus XL. Septodont claims the Ultra Safety Plus XL is designed for single use only and to enable practitioners to adhere more easily to their stringent infection control procedures. Light in weight, it is easy to use and incorporates advanced needle technology.

Septodont has taken this opportunity to completely overhaul the forerunner - the Safety Plus XL - which Septodont claims will create a system which completely fulfils the professional's anaesthetic needs. The needle has a 43% larger internal bore which means that the walls are thinner and you can get more anaesthetic through the needle with less pressure.

They also claim this results in a far more comfortable experience for both patient and professional and that finger grips on the protective barrel help ensure avoid gloved hands slipping.

Safety Plus is still the first and only system to be accredited by the BDA. This accreditation gives you the added reassurance of excellent quality, reliability and value.

For more information visit stand F07.

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Whiten your patient's teeth in half an hour

A large area of DMDS' stand will be devoted to QuickWhite. DMDS claims that dentists will be able to whiten their patient's entire mouth in just 30 minutes with this revolutionary whitening system or even faster when used in conjunction with the LumaArch. This unique XE-Halogen lamp whitens both arches simultaneously, saving a considerable amount of time. Look out for details of QuickWhite membership and how it will benefit your practice earnings.

DMDS claims to be at the cutting edge of dental technology with the world's smallest light curing unit - the Cool-Cure, which weighs just 4 ounces, and the latest plasma light, the Apolite II. DMDS imaging software, with internet link and email, works with any DirectX Video for Windows capture cards and USB devices.

Intraoral technology with superior image quality is taken to new heights with the SmartCam Plus, and the DioLase ST is probably the most affordable soft tissue laser ever. It is small enough to fit into a briefcase and weighs just 11lbs.

For further information visit F04 or call 01227 780009

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Minerva to show the complete range of consumables at Showcase

Minerva Dental Ltd, will be detailing the many aspects of their comprehensive practice support service. Those members of the dental team visiting Stand F16 will be able to familiarise themselves with the full range of services provided by one of the leading suppliers of goods and services.

Hear about Minvera's next day service for consumables, which Minerva claims is used by many high street dental practices, as well as teaching hospitals and the Ministry of Defence. Learn how Minerva Dental can supply and install the surgery of your dreams, or hear how their trained service department staff can maintain or repair current equipment. Find out how, in conjunction with Handpiece Headquarters, turbines and handpieces can be repaired and returned within 24 hours of receipt.

Minerva will also feature an equipment display featuring Sirona Treatment Centres, panoramic and intra-oral x-ray units with digital variants, Instrumentarium Imaging's panoramic and intra-oral x-ray units with digital variants and Melag autoclaves. Completing the equipment display is the Orbit ambidextrous concept from the Minerva stable.

The consumables display will feature products and demonstrations from Polaroid, Macro 5 and Macro 3 instant medical cameras, DMG - manufacturers of composite and impression materials, Tokuyama - manufacturers of bonding agents, chairside relining materials and resin luting cements.

For further information visit Stand F16, or contact your local Minerva Representative or telephone 02920 490504

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Advance XP want to free you up

Visit the Advance XP stand at Showcase and look at the software which Advance XP claims provides users with a complete practice, clinical and business management tool.

Advance XP also claims that by finding a better system for their program it gives dentists the tools they need to manage their practice more efficiently, their patients more thoroughly and their business more profitably.

Dentists can also launch and administer their own capitation scheme, automating all standing orders and direct debits to save time and reduce costs.

Advance XP can help you with all this and more. To offload the running of your practice to someone you can trust visit Advance's stand E17.

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GC display fast setting products

GC's glass ionomer materials, including the renowned Fuji II LC light-cured anterior restorative material will be demonstrated alongside GC's composite bonding system, Fuji Bond LC on the GC stand.

Dentists will be able to see how fast Fuji Plus, the multi-purpose luting cement, sets and feel the consistency of Fuji IX GP packable, posterior glass ionomer, which is now available in a Fast Setting version.

New to the Fuji range is Fuji Cem. This resin modified luting cement in supplied in a quick and convenient 'paste pak' for easy and precise mixing.

GC will be demonstrating their new range of crown and bridge impression materials with the Exafast and Exajet systems. GC claims these fast setting impression materials ensure complete accuracy and both perfectly complement GC's range of metal and plastic impression trays.

Visit H13 for the latest on product promotions and special offers or call 01908 218999.

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Dentsply to show the Esthet X and all other ranges at Showcase

Dentsply will be displaying launches from Ash Instruments, Preventive Care, Restorative and Endodontic division. Also on display will be the interactive Learning - Endodontic lectures and hands-on courses and special show incentive offers across the whole range of Dentsply products.

The range of products includes: Passive Aspirating Syringe, which Dentsply claims is suitable for use with self aspirating cartridges, System GT, a rotary nickel titanium system and Xeno III which is a self-etching dental adhesive.

Dentsply will also be exhibiting a range of innovative products, which will include the popular Esthet X. Esthet X is the new composite in the Dentsply restorative product range, with a 3-layer-technique, that uses only one shade. The Esthet X kit introduces a successful and easy way of using a one-shade composite, allowing clinicians to achieve exceptional results on anterior or posterior restorations. Esthet X is perfect in consistency and physical properties for nearly all posterior restorations.

As well as the new products launched there will of course be all the old favourites launched over the years, such Flexi-change from Ash instruments, the PoGo - one step polishing disc from the Restorative division, the Pay-Pex 4 - 4th generation apex Locator, ProUltra and C+ Files all from the Endodontic division and the Cavitron select SPS from the Preventative Care division.

Dentsply will also be offering appointments to dentists who would like a personal demonstration. For more information on any of the above mentioned products visit stand numbers G03, H01, J01 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk.

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Visit the Dentists' Provident Society for peace of mind

The Dentists' Provident Society will be displaying their wide range of products available to dentists. The Dentists' Provident Society was founded in 1908 by dentists for dentists and provides unique sickness and accident protection for all qualified dentists throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The Society currently provides replacement of income lost as a result of sickness or accident to over 12,000 dentists.

The Dentists' Provident Society claims to offer sickness and accident cover with outstanding benefits such as:

  • Weekly benefit up to £1200 (based on a 6-day working week).

  • Members receive up to 75% of earnings lost through incapacity.

  • No waiting period - benefit is paid from the first full day of incapacity.

  • Your subscription rates are unaffected by the number of claims you make and membership continues up to the age of 60 unless you wish to cancel it.

From the moment you join the Dentists' Provident Society claims a tax free lump sum is building up towards your retirement. For each year of your membership you will also receive a share of the Society's profits, also free of tax under current UK legislation.

For more information visit Stand K01 or call the Dentists' Provident Society on 020 7222 2511.

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A free bottle of wine every hour!

A bottle of wine will be won every hour on the TMS stand, which will be featuring the 'Arthur' for Windows dental software system. TMS will be running a special offer on 'Arthur' for windows, starting at Showcase and running until the end of October with 3 years interest free credit.

TMS will be launching the new Treatment Plan Module, which they claim has been developed to enable easy planning of complex treatments by dentists. The resulting printout for the patient is claimed to be both easy to read and understand. Designed to be the last word in versatility at the click of a mouse, the Module's flexibility is unmatched by other leading dental software systems, allowing dentists to add to or alter treatment plans at any time during the treatment period and then link changes to appointments with a simple mouse click.

TMS will also be launching QuickText which is a new module designed to text patients on their mobile phone. TMS claims it is an ideal time and money saver for patient appointment reminders or recall. Text typed into a computer is instantly sent via a GSM modem or a mobile phone to the patient's mobile phone. The patient can reply to the text and the computer instantly receives and logs any replies.

To celebrate the launch of 'Arthur' for windows new independent QuickText module, TMS are offering all visitors to Stand A08 the opportunity to enter their free prize draw. Simply visit the TMS Stand, leave your mobile number with a TMS representative and enter the TMS prize draw. A winner will be texted every hour to collect their free bottle of Wine. For more information visit stand A08 or call 01296 616600.

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