Vital : for the whole dental team : Sponsored By Listerine Professional Forum

Vital is supported by Listerine Professional Forum
Improving the Oral Health of the Nation

With the implementation of the Options for Change NHS Plan set to modernise dentistry by 2005, greater emphasis is now being placed on the hygienist's role in patient-centred care and evidence-based dentistry in today's UK practices.

Hygienists will be ideally placed to action the NHS Plan - encouraging patient empowerment in the maintenance of good oral health providing patient assessment focusing on prevention of gum disease, lifestyle advice and discussion of oral care routines. We actively assist dental professionals who wish to work in general practice (both NHS and Independent) and private clinics in the UK, to obtain a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.

Motivating the Recalcitrant Patient

Working in partnership with the dental health team to improve patient education and motivation, two free educational tools are now available - brought to you by makers of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash:

Educational Meeting Kit: 'Focusing on Improved Oral Care'

A definitive guide to organising a local lecture worth one hour of verifiable CPD, as part of the BDHA network. The lecture covers the role of therapeutic mouthwashes in improving oral care, patient motivation theories and advice to improve compliance.

Chair Side Education Flip Chart: 'From Gingivitis to Periodontitis'

A step-by-step review of gum health and plaque formation to help hygienists motivate patients to look after their teeth and gums with practical guidance.

Contact the Listerine Professional Forum

Tel: (01245) 454 459 to order your free educational tools or request Listerine product samples.

This page is brought to you by Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash - committed to supporting dental professionals in educating and motivating patients to improve their oral care.

Accredited by the BDA, Listerine has been widely used for more than 120 years by more than one billion consumers. It is one of the world's most extensively tested mouthwashes and is supported by over 25 published clinical trials:

Listerine is clinically proven to reduce and prevent plaque accumulation by up to 50% more than brushing alone (1)
Listerine reduces the accumulation of interproximal plaque bacteria by up to 43.8% compared with control (2)
Tartar Control Listerine is clinically proven to inhibit the build-up of dental calculus by 20.9% (3)

1. Axlesson P, Linde J. Efficacy of Mouthrinses in Inhibiting Dental Plaque and Gingivitis in Man. J Clin Periodontol 1987; 14:205-212.
2. Charles C, etal. In Vivo Antimicrobial Activity of an Essential Oil-Containing Mouthrinse on Interproximal Plaque Bacteria. J. Clin. Dent. 2000 ; 11:94-97
3. Charles CH, etal. Anticalculus efficacy of an antiseptic mouthrinse containing zinc chloride. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 2001 ; 132:64-98

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