Lacking in latex

Schottlander has launched latex-free Nitrile Gloves — providing protection for sensitised hands.

Nitrile is a synthetic material developed especially for those people who suffer allergic reactions to natural rubber latex. These new gloves are latex free, eliminating any chance of latex sensitivity, but they are also extremely low in residual chemicals.

Schottlander latex-free Nitrile Gloves are at low regular prices from £6.08 + VAT per box of 100. Additional introductory offers are available until the end of the year. Call freefone 0500 234200 for your free trial pack or to place your order.

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Bridge the gap

Tekpro introduce new Temporary Crown & Bridge Automix - an automatically mixed two component material in a 4:1 cartridge holding 62g of material for precision temporary restorations of inlays, onlays, single crowns and multi-point bridges. The material is based on multifunctional methacrylic esters and is methyl methacrylate free. It is dispensed automatically from the cartridge bubble free and has a very low polymerization shrinkage allowing excellent fit with low thermal expansion. It is available in a choice of four shades, A1, A2, A3.5 and C2, has excellent translucency for the natural appearance.

In October and November, if you buy one cartridge, you get one free worth £35 or, for new automix users buy 1 cartridge and get the dispenser gun free.

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Take the Mickey!

Oral-B has launched a new, eye-catching merchandiser for children. The colourful, space-saving display is being sent free to dental practices ordering six dozen Disney branded toothbrushes. Surgeries will also be given seventy-two 'Mickey Head' travel caps that are to be given away free with each toothbrush purchased.

There are three different Disney toothbrushes in Oral-B's children's range. 'Disney Babies' is designed for infants from 0-2 years. 'Disney Kids' is targeted at 2-6 year olds. Whilst Disney 'Squish Grip' is aimed at children of 3-8 years. It has a brightly coloured, soft handle and raised thumb grip, to aid brushing control and included in each pack are a selection of Disney stickers designed to be applied to the handle.

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See you later, alligator!

Top television artist Tony Hart has designed one of the latest Christmas cards to be issued by the British Dental Health Foundation.

The new cards are on sale in packs of 10 of one design. In addition there are two sets of assorted cards:

The Classic Collection, designed by Oliver Preston, in packs of 20, features four cartoon designs in full colour and the Santa Specials are in packs of 24 in black and white with red highlights.

All the cards are now available priced - Snowman and Tony Hart cards, £6.19 for BDHF members and £8.25 per pack for non members; Classic Collection £12.38 per pack for members and £16.50 for non members; Santa Specials are £4.50 a pack for members and £6 for non members.

The Tony Hart, Snowman and Classic Collection cards can be personalised with a name and address in a choice of three type styles. Details and prices on request from the BDHF, Eastlands Court, St Peter's Rd, Rugby, Warks, CV21 3QP.

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Lets go surfing now!

Archform 2000 Ltd, the Specialist Orthodontic Laboratory based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is now live on the internet.

The site can be found at www.archform.co.uk and gives details of most of the services which the lab can supply. You can also find details of relevant seminars and courses which are supported by Archform 2000. For further details contact Sean Fox on 0114 243 5400.

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Trycare tackle it!

An acceptable solution to some mild crowding is the physical reduction of interproximal surfaces.

The Profin Directional System's automated reciprocating motion gives the operator maximum flexibility and access. A 1.2mm reciprocating motion used at the speed of 5,000 to 6,000 rpm for orthodontic stripping and polishing uses a combination of Lamineer tips and a special stripping tip, which are designed to fit easily into interdental embrasures.

The assortment of tips with grain sizes of 15 to 150 microns will remove gross material, as well as provide the finest finish and will not scar adjacent enamel surfaces.

The Profin Directional System allows the delicate re-shaping of functioning and aesthetic proximal areas.

For further information telephone Trycare Ltd on 01274 881 044.

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Fix it with Fuji

GC United Kingdom Ltd claim that Fuji Ortho LC is the first light-cured resin reinforced glass ionomer for bracket bonding.

Fuji LC is moisture friendly so it bonds perfectly in a wet field. It can be used with either a non-etch or etch technique and no separate bonding agent is needed. It is also less technique sensitive and light cures in 20-40 seconds with instant strength, and the material will set chemically in the absence of light. Also, levelling wire can be inserted during the same visit and it is easy to remove at case completion without damaging the enamel.

After 2 years of clinical trials, brackets were debonded without decalcification. Fuji Ortho LC releases significant levels of fluoride to help prevent decalcification and fluoride toothpastes and mouth rinses actually recharge its fluoride release capacity.

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Very impressionable!

Fidelity from Schottlander is a dust-free alginate impression material developed for orthodontic impression taking.

Fidelity alginate smells very good and being truly thixotropic will not gag sensitive patients making it ideal for all children's orthodontic work.

It provides good detail reproduction due to the small particle size and is highly elastic, allowing the impressions to be easily removed from the mouth with less deformation. Due to the high tear strength is easy to remove from undercut areas without tearing.

Fidelity sets in just 2 minutes 15 seconds from start of mix. Freephone Schottlander on 0500 234 400.

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Do a deal with the Dental Directory

In September the Dental Directory launched a newly updated Orthodontic catalogue.

This comprehensive, full colour Orthodontic catalogue can offer all of the additional benefits associated with the Dental Directory to Orthodontic specialists.

For your free copy phone 01376 391 291.

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Very versatile

KaVo supply two extremely versatile domiciliary units which may be used as auxiliary units for orthodontic work or for treatment outside the dental surgery.

A single power point is all that is necessary and the unit is instantly ready for use, providing a speed range of 2,000 - 20,000 rpm. Two versions of this compact system are available: the KaVo 947 is a bench-top model with foot control and the 948 is the floor version.

The KaVo Intra-K motor produces extremely high torque, even at the lowest speeds. It requires no maintenance and is particularly quiet in operation. A twist coupling ensures handpieces can be changed quickly and simply.

Both models have a facility for reversing the direction of the motor and speed pre-selection is infinitely variable. A carrying case is also available.

For further information please contact Lisa Cole or Jac Bennett on Freephone 0800 281 020.

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Get your patients kitted out!

DHB have put together an orthodontic oral care kit primarily using Colgate products. Each kit contains Fluorigard Daily Rinse, Fluorigard Gel-kam, a Total Professional Toothbrush, Total Toothpaste, a DHB Mirror and DHB Interspace brush, four disclosing tablets and a Colgate Fixed Brace patient information leaflet.

The suggested selling price of the kit is £13.20 and is available to practices to buy from only £7.49 excluding VAT. The kit ensures patients are equipped to follow a comprehensive, oral care maintenance programme.

For further information, Freephone 0800 454 806.

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