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2 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST NEWS Professional Dentist Supplies (PDS) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its history, with the business officially transitioning to its second generation of family ownership. Effective 1st July 2026, Seija Keeble, daughter of founders Sinikka Knight and Dr Geoffrey Knight AM, has become owner and director of Professional Dentist Supplies, continuing the family legacy established when the company was founded in 1989. For 37 years, Professional Dentist Supplies has proudly manufactured and supplied high-quality products to the Australian dental profession. Throughout its history, the company has remained committed to Australian manufacturing, innovation, quality and personalised customer service. While stepping back from the day-today operation of the business, Sinikka and Geoff will continue to support Professional Dentist Supplies in an advisory capacity, ensuring continuity as the company enters its next chapter. “Growing up in the family business, I’ve seen first-hand the dedication, integrity Professional Dentist Supplies celebrates 37 years as it transitions to the second generation and passion my parents have poured into Professional Dentist Supplies over the past 37 years,” said Seija Keeble. “It is an incredible privilege to continue the legacy they have built. While ownership is changing, the values that have defined Professional Dentist Supplies remain exactly the same. We will continue to manufacture in Australia, support Australian dental professionals and provide the quality products and personalised service our customers have trusted for decades.” Professional Dentist Supplies will continue to operate as a proudly 100% Australian Made and Australian family owned business, with the same experienced team, trusted product portfolio and commitment to innovation and customer service. Sinikka and Geoff said they were proud to see the business continue within the family and looked forward to supporting Seija in an advisory capacity as Professional Dentist Supplies enters its next chapter. The company extends its sincere thanks to the thousands of dentists, specialists, hygienists, oral health therapists, dental assistants, distributors and industry partners who have supported Professional Dentist Supplies since 1989. As Professional Dentist Supplies enters its second generation, the company remains committed to delivering the quality, service and innovation that Australian dental professionals have come to expect over the past 37 years. u Sinikka Knight, Seija Keeble and Dr Geoffrey Knight AM $49 +POST / GST Apply to be a partner practice visit boutiquewhitening.com.au/contact-us or email info@boutiquewhitening.com.au Boutique Whitening By Day • Practice branding and personalisation • Luxury patient gift bag • 4 x 3ml syringes (up to 20 treatments) • Whitening tray video • Patient instructions $49 +POST / GST Apply to be a partner practice visit boutiquewhitening.com.au/contact-us or email info@boutiquewhitening.com.au Boutique Whitening By Night • Practice branding and personalisation • Luxury patient gift bag • 4 x 3ml syringes (up to 20 treatments) • Whitening tray video • Patient instructions
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PRODUCTS 4 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST Bio-C Sealer: Bioceramic Root Canal Sealer From Angelus Angelus a pioneer in innovative dental materials announces the launch of Bio-C Sealer, a pre-mixed non-resin Bioceramic root canal sealer engineered to simplify endodontic workflows while elevating clinical outcomes. By shifting away from traditional resin or zinc oxide-eugenol formulations, Bio-C utilises advanced Bioceramic nanotechnology to deliver exceptional biocompatibility, rapid tissue healing and uncompromised hermetic seal. Key Clinical Benefits: u Ready to use convenience: Pre-mixed 0.5gm syringe with ultrafine tips minimise material wastage and reduces chair time. u High Bioactivity & Biocompatibility: Formulated without a resin formulation to prevent tissue irritation. Releases calcium ions Ca²+ to stimulate regeneration of mineralised tissue at the apex. Proven technology. Advanced performance Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte Introducing Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte – the latest innovation in the trusted Geistlich regeneration portfolio for long-term effectiveness. Designed for clinicians who demand confidence and performance, Geistlich BioGide® Forte combines enhanced handling characteristics with high tensile strength, supporting a broad range of bone and soft tissue regeneration procedures.1,2,3 Built on the proven Geistlich Bio-Gide® technology, Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte builds upon decades of scientific research and clinical experience worldwide. It represents the New Products from Amalgadent New Products from Geistlich u Powerful Antibacterial Action: Maintains a high alkaline environment (ph~12) during setting to effectively inhibit bacterial colonisation within the root canal system. u Superior Flowability & Zero Shrinkage: Optimised viscosity effortlessly penetrates lateral canals and micro-cavities, while its expansion on set property prevents microleakage over time. u Hydrophilic Adaptation: Interacts seamlessly with natural moisture of dentine, ensuring the sealer sets perfectly without losing its physical properties. u High Radiopacity: Great radiographic visualisation Head of Angelus Product Development: “With Bio-C Sealer, we wanted to take the guesswork out of obturation” “By providing a completely pre-mixed, resin-free Bioceramic material, clinicians can confidently achieve a biologically superior, fluid-tight seal with the simple push of a syringe plunger” next evolution of a well-established standard in collagen membrane technology, providing clinicians with confidence for predictable regenerative outcomes. Meta Micross Curve Max Harvest more. Achieve more. Introducing Meta Micross Curve Max – the latest innovation in the Meta bone scraper portfolio. Combining the ergonomic design of the Micross Curve with the enhanced harvesting capacity of the Volumizer, Micross Curve Max features a patented dual-groove blade designed to collect more autogenous bone with every pass. Clinicians can harvest up to 20% more bone volume compared with the classic Bio-C Sealer is available from Amalgadent, scan the QR code to see our great launch offer, or call 1800 806 450 to order. Micross Curve, helping improve procedural efficiency while maintaining exceptional comfort, precision and control. Designed to streamline bone harvesting without compromising handling, Micross Curve Max is the next evolution in regenerative surgery. For more information visit www.geistlich.com.au References: 1. Data on File, Usability Test 2025, Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland. 2. Dewilde F, Hindryckx M, Younes F, Bruyckere TD, Cosyn J. Clin. Implant Dent. Relat. Res. 2024.doi:10.1111/cid.13313 Epub ahead of print 3. IFU Geistlich Bio-Gide® Forte
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PRODUCTS 6 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST Designed to enhance precision and efficiency in endodontic procedures. Cordless and with an Integrated Apex Locator for maximum convenience. Benefits: u Compatible with the majority of the existing file systems for better adaptability. u Exceptional versatility with two movement options, continuous rotation and reciprocation. u Cordless portable motor with wireless charging, auto on/off, and an integrated Apex Locator for maximum convenience. u High-performance brushless motor with quiet operation and an extended service life. u It adopts real-time feedback technology and dynamic torque contra angle, effectively preventing file separation. Specifications: u Great flexibility with a 360º rotation contra angle. u Ultra-small head and slim neck for enhanced visibility and improved access to difficult areas. u 10 available memories and pre-program settings for EdgeEndo file systems to save time. u 4 available motions: CW/CCW/REC/ATR u Multiple Apical functions u Right-handed and left-handed adjustable display u RPM range: 100 – 2500 u Torque range: 0.4 – 5.0 Ncm EDGEFLOW 360º Rotating with excellent gutta-percha fluidity for a uniform, and smooth, bubble-free output ensuring seamless fillings. Benefits: u Excellent gutta-percha fluidity for a uniform, bubble-free output ensuring seamless fillings. u Wireless and electric design for maximum New Products from Henry Schein comfort and ease of use. u Dual battery system provides extended endurance, allowing for approximately 100 root canal fillings. u Precise and intuitive display to better monitor the remaining gutta-percha. Specifications: u Auto heating stop after timeout; Auto shutdown after timeout u Charging base with battery u Temperature monitoring design u Reusable injection needles available in various sizes and lengths u Preset temperatures: 100°C, 120°C, 150°C, 180°C, 200°C u Injection Speeds: Slow, Medium, Fast EDGEPACK™ Features high-precision temperature control with pre-set working temperatures, ensuring optimal compatibility with various gutta-percha types for precise and reliable obturation. Benefits: u Wireless Gutta-Percha Obturation Device for seamless, cordless operation. u Ergonomic and ambidextrous design for enhanced comfort and usability. u 0.35mm pre-bend tip for improved access and better penetration into narrow root canals. u High-precision temperature control for consistent and reliable obturation. u Efficient GP cutting system. u Compact size for easy cleaning and convenient storage. u Visual and auditory prompts for enhanced safety during procedures. Specifications: u Preset temperature options: 150°C, 180°C, 200°C, and 230°C. u Advanced time-related features: u Ultra-fast warm-up time of 0.2 seconds. u Auto shut-off after 10 seconds for energy efficiency. u Long-lasting battery life – provides up to 4 hours per charge. EDGEAPEX™ Effectively locates the apical constriction, enabling precise determination of root canal working length for optimal treatment outcomes. The EdgeApex is an apex locator and a pulp vitality tester. It utilises cutting-edge multi-frequency technology combined with a highly efficient digital signal processor, delivering optimal accuracy and featuring a high resolution large screen. Pulp vitality tests diagnose pulpitis, determine the need for root canal treatment or other dental procedures, and assess overall tooth health. EdgeEndo Power Suite EDGEAPEX HP™
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PRODUCTS 10 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST New Products from Alpine Dental At Alpine Dental, we believe the future of dentistry is built on more than great products – it is built on trust, innovation and responsibility. As an Australian-owned company serving Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, we carefully partner with forward-thinking European manufacturers that share our commitment to exceptional quality, sustainable practices and affordable solutions for modern dental professionals. Our portfolio – including POP by SwissWhite, Promis, Edel+White, Manfloss, Xerostom, Airlift and IDX Instruments – has been deliberately curated, not simply collected. Every brand is selected for its clinical performance, evidence-based innovation and commitment to reducing environmental impact through responsible materials, manufacturing and packaging, while delivering outstanding value for practices and patients alike. More than a distributor, Alpine Dental was founded by Erik Leinius with 20 years of dental Industry experience and many associates in the dental industry. “We are committed to providing premium products, expert support and ongoing education that help practices improve patient outcomes without compromising on quality, sustainability or affordability.” By bringing together trusted European innovation with genuine customer care, Alpine Dental is helping create a healthier future – for clinicians, patients and the planet. Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au Alpine Dental Oceania: 4 new European favourites entering the Australian and New Zealand markets with innovation, sustainability and value Manfloss – Premium Australian innovation in premium interdental care Based in Perth, Western Australia, Manfloss is an Australian-designed and owned oral care brand created through dental professional experience, combining clinical insight, premium materials, and refined design to elevate the everyday flossing experience. Recognising that effective interdental care relies on both performance and patient engagement, Manfloss was developed to provide a sophisticated alternative to traditional flossing products. Every element has been carefully considered – from the quality of materials and durable construction to the elegant design and ease of use – creating a product that reflects the standards expected within modern dental care. Trusted and appreciated by patients for its comfort, effectiveness, and premium feel, Manfloss has received outstanding feedback from dental professionals and consumers who value quality oral care solutions that fit seamlessly into their daily routines. With its Australian heritage, contemporary design philosophy, and commitment to excellence, Manfloss represents the future of premium interdental care. It is not only a valuable recommendation for patients seeking improved oral hygiene habits but also an ideal premium patient gift or practice-branded experience that reinforces the importance of ongoing oral health beyond the dental chair. One Dispenser carries 100 meters of premium floss Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au
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PRODUCTS 12 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST As patient expectations continue to evolve, oral care is no longer judged solely on clinical performance. Increasingly, consumers are seeking products that combine effectiveness with natural ingredients, sustainable materials and a premium user experience. promis, now exclusively distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Alpine Dental, has been developed to meet this growing demand. Born in South Tyrol in the Italian Alps, promis combines contemporary Italian design with decades of professional dental expertise. The brand is part of Gallmetzer HealthCare, a family-owned healthcare group with extensive experience in dentistry, dental distribution, dental clinics and oral care product development. This strong clinical foundation enables promis to develop products that are not only beautifully designed but also informed by the real needs of dental professionals and their patients. The comprehensive product range includes toothbrushes, ECOCERT COSMOS Organic-certified toothpastes and dental gels, AIAB-certified alcohol-free mouthwash, PFASfree dental floss and oral care accessories. Formulated with high-quality natural-origin ingredients and selected essential oils, the products are designed to provide an effective yet gentle oral hygiene experience that encourages better daily compliance while supporting long-term oral health. Sustainability is integrated throughout the promis range. Sugarcane-based toothpaste tubes, FSC-certified cartons, recycled PET floss containers and bio-based toothbrush materials demonstrate the brand’s commitment to reducing environmental impact without compromising quality or performance. Manufactured across Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain, the collection reflects the high standards of European production, responsible sourcing and thoughtful product design. By combining clinical expertise, premium European manufacturing and environmentally responsible innovation, promis offers dental professionals an opportunity to recommend an oral care system that aligns with the values of today’s health-conscious patients. More than simply another oral hygiene brand, promis represents a modern approach to preventive care – where evidence-informed formulations, elegant design and sustainability work together to make better oral health an everyday habit. Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au Many whitening strips rely on hydrogen peroxide. POP Teeth Whitening Strips use PAP, a peroxide-free whitening active that targets chromogens, the colour molecules responsible for visible tooth discolouration. POP is a brand of Swisswhite, a company headquartered in Switzerland. This makes POP an interesting option in the growing category of lower-sensitivity home whitening products. The formulation is supported by hydroxyapatite, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, selected to create a comfortable user experience while supporting the tooth surface. Hydroxyapatite is widely recognised as a tooth-related mineral ingredient, while hyaluronic acid and vitamin E are included for their comfort and care profile. In independent Dermatest testing with 20 subjects, no adverse reactions were observed during four weeks of use. A mean improvement of 66% in lightness was reported after one week. For dental professionals, this type of product can play a useful role in encouraging patients to think of whitening as part of an ongoing oral-care routine rather than a one-off cosmetic intervention. Easy-to-use at-home formats may help support consistency, especially for patients looking to maintain results between professional visits or manage everyday staining from diet and lifestyle. With its peroxide-free PAP formula and care-focused supporting ingredients, POP offers a modern option for patients seeking visible whitening with a gentler daily-use profile. Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au Why PAP is changing the whitening conversation Promis: Premium European oral care inspired by nature and dental expertise SUSTAINABLE, NATURAL, ORGANIC, VEGAN different care PREMIUM PRODUCTS. PRO E PER ORM CE +61 8 7935 5588 www.alpinedental.com.au support@alpinedental.com.au Made in Germany THE PROMIS(E) TO DO BETTER
PRODUCTS 14 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST Edel+White is introducing its innovative Curved Interdental Brush range to Australia and New Zealand, bringing a fresh approach to one of dentistry’s most important preventive tools. Traditionally, patients have needed to choose between straight or angled interdental brushes to effectively clean different areas of the mouth. Edel+White’s Swiss engineers solved this challenge with one elegantly simple design. The ergonomic curved handle naturally provides comfortable access to both anterior and posterior teeth, eliminating the need for separate brush styles. Designed to improve reach, control and patient comfort, the Curved Interdental Brush makes daily interdental cleaning easier, encouraging better compliance and more effective plaque removal. Manufactured in Switzerland using premium surgical wire and high-quality filaments, every brush is engineered for precision, durability and gentle performance. Now available throughout Australia and New Zealand via Alpine Dental Oceania, Edel+White’s Curved Interdental Brush proves that sometimes the most innovative ideas are also the simplest – delivering one intelligent solution where two products were once needed. Available soon at www. dentalpracticesupplies.com.au IDX Instruments by MA Dental is a Danish supplier of dental instruments created to support comfort, precision, and performance in everyday clinical practice. The IDX Instruments product range is especially known for its ergonomic siliconehandled instruments, including IDX Core, IDX Plus, and IDX Sharp. These instruments combine soft, lightweight handles with excellent control and tactile comfort, helping to reduce professional strain while supporting accuracy and confidence throughout the working day. Additional silicone-handled designs are also being introduced to further expand the range. Beyond silicone-handled instruments, IDX Instruments offers a broad assortment designed to support dental professionals throughout clinical practice, from diagnostics, periodontology, and conservative treatment to extraction, surgery, prosthetics, orthodontics, implantology, laboratory work, sterilization, and accessories. IDX Instruments by MA Dental brings together Scandinavian design, practical functionality, and strong clinical value for modern dental professionals. Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au For more than 25 years Edel+White has earned a reputation as one of Switzerland’s leading professional oral care brands, combining scientific research, precision engineering and premium manufacturing to develop products trusted by dental professionals in over 40 countries. Now launching across Australia and New Zealand, Edel+White introduces one of the most comprehensive oral care portfolios available to the dental profession. From advanced whitening systems and awardwinning toothbrushes to interdental cleaning, specialist toothpastes and preventive oral care solutions, the range has been developed to meet the evolving needs of modern dental practices and their patients. What sets Edel+White apart is its commitment to meaningful innovation. Rather than creating products for the sake of novelty, every solution is designed to improve clinical outcomes, encourage patient compliance and deliver exceptional quality at a price that represents genuine value. With Swiss-made precision, extensive clinical expertise and a continually expanding product portfolio, Edel+White offers practices the opportunity to consolidate multiple oral care categories under one trusted premium brand. Represented throughout Australia and New Zealand by Alpine Dental Oceania, Edel+White is set to become a valuable new partner for dentists seeking innovative, high-quality preventive oral care solutions backed by Swiss excellence. Available soon at www.dentalpracticesupplies.com.au One brush. Smarter design. Better access Edel+White – Swiss innovation arrives in Australia & New Zealand IDX Instruments by MA Dental: Redefining comfort, perfecting performance! Swiss Steel Designed in Denmark
CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 15 INNOVATIONS In today’s dental landscape, implant dentistry is built on precision, planning and predictability – not just clinically, but commercially as well. Yet despite the clinical evolution of implant treatment, one frustration remains surprisingly common: unexpected costs appearing late in the restorative process. Whether it’s an additional fee for a custom abutment, an angulated solution or components required to complete the case properly, clinicians are often left navigating pricing structures that can feel fragmented and unclear. According to Matt Smith, General Manager at Andent, that’s exactly why the Andent Genuine Implant Package continues to resonate with practices across Australia. “The Genuine Implant Package was never designed to be simply about price,” says Smith. “It’s about certainty. Clinicians want to know that when they prescribe an implant case, everything required to complete that restoration with confidence is already included – without surprises later.” In a market where headline pricing can sometimes make comparison difficult, the package is designed to provide greater transparency around what is included from the beginning. This includes the restorative components clinicians commonly need to achieve the right clinical outcome, such as custom abutments and angulated solutions where clinically appropriate. “It’s about removing uncertainty from the process,” Smith explains. “Practices shouldn’t have to second-guess whether a case will suddenly become more expensive because the clinical situation changed slightly. Implant restorations are already complex enough clinically. The commercial side should be straightforward.” That transparency reflects Andent’s broader approach to implant dentistry: providing clinicians with dependable support, local expertise and restorative solutions that prioritise long-term outcomes rather than short-term upselling. Manufactured locally in Melbourne, Andent’s implant restorations are backed by Australian Made quality and direct access to an experienced technical team. For clinicians, that means faster communication, local accountability and a collaborative relationship that becomes increasingly valuable as implant cases become more complex. According to Andent’s Lab Manager Marc Mifsud, the laboratory’s implant capability extends well beyond standard single-unit restorations. Certainty from the start: The value of a complete implant package “We support the full spectrum of implant cases,” says Mifsud. “That can range from a straightforward single implant crown through to highly complex full-arch rehabilitations and All-on-X cases. Every clinician and every case is different, so our focus is always on providing the right restorative solution and technical support for the situation.” Central to that capability is Andent’s continued investment in digital implant workflows. As digital dentistry becomes increasingly integrated into modern practice, Andent has expanded its digital infrastructure to support more streamlined collaboration between clinic and laboratory. “Digital workflows have transformed implant restorations,” Mifsud explains. “The ability to work from high-quality intraoral scans, collaborate digitally with clinicians and manufacture with greater precision creates a more predictable experience for both the practice and the patient.” Those workflows also allow Andent to support clinicians at every stage of their implant journey – whether they are experienced implant providers managing complex full-arch cases or practices looking to grow their implant offering with confidence. Importantly, the laboratory’s role is not limited to manufacturing alone. Increasingly, clinicians are seeking laboratory partners who can provide technical guidance, treatment-planning support, and restorative expertise throughout the entire process. “We see ourselves as far more than just a production laboratory,” says Smith. “Our role is to work alongside clinicians to help make implant treatment simpler, more predictable and ultimately more successful for their patients.” That collaborative mindset has become a defining part of Andent’s identity as an Implant Solutions Partner; a laboratory capable of supporting everything from simple implant restorations through to advanced, multidisciplinary implant treatments. In an environment where clinicians are under increasing pressure to deliver efficiency, predictability and value, pricing certainty matters. That means transparent pricing, local technical expertise, and access to the right restorative components when they’re needed – without unexpected costs along the way. The Andent Genuine Implant Package reflects that philosophy. More than a competitive price, it delivers a genuinely complete implant solution backed by Australian manufacturing, advanced digital workflows and a team committed to supporting clinicians from treatment planning through to final restoration. u
CATEGORY 16 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST Repetition, supervision, and the limits of the weekend course INNOVATIONS FOR SALE For more details contact us today www.practicesales.com.au | 1800 375 227 Established Four-Surgery Dental Practice in the Heart of Robina One Australian training program has spent more than a decade on a straightforward premise: that general dentists learn complex procedures the way they learned everything else — by doing them, under supervision, on real patients. When Dr Yohan Thomas, a specialist prosthodontist based in Adelaide, founded the Advanced Dentistry Institute (ADI) in 2013, he had already spent more than a decade mentoring dental students. The observation that prompted it was a simple one. General dentists were graduating with the knowledge their examinations required, but not the repeated, supervised experience that turns knowledge into something a clinician will confidently attempt on a patient of their own. His response was deliberately unusual. Rather than run lecture days or modelbased workshops, the Advanced Dentistry Institute takes small groups of general dentists to a university clinic in India and pairs each one with their own specialist mentor. Over five days, candidates diagnose, plan and carry out procedures on live patients who are screened medically and dentally by the university beforehand, with a specialist beside them for every case. The programs are defined by what a dentist does rather than what they are shown. On the beginner implant course for instance, candidates place between 10 and 12 implants of their own across the week, working through diagnosis, treatment planning, placement, suturing and review rather than observing a demonstrator. Every cohort is kept deliberately small, and the great majority of each course is handson; the lectures exist to support the clinical work, not to stand in for it. The same model runs across the institute's programs, from beginner and advanced implant placement through to full-arch All-on-X rehabilitation, surgical extractions and rotary endodontics. Each course is led by a specialist in the relevant discipline, an oral surgeon for extractions, an endodontist for rotary endodontics, rather than a single generalist presenter. The small groups are the point rather than a limitation. One mentor working with one dentist can adjust to that person's pace and particular gaps in a way a larger format cannot. It is a demanding way to teach, and an expensive one to run, which is part of why few programs attempt it. “We don’t want you to just know the technique,” Dr Thomas has said of the thinking behind the model. “We want you to own it.” The institute is also unusually direct about what its courses will and will not do. Its own material tells prospective candidates that a five-day surgical extraction course “won’t turn you into an oral surgeon” but will meaningfully change the range of cases they are prepared to take on. That kind of qualification is rare in continuing-education marketing, and it sits alongside a consistent emphasis on recognising one's limits and knowing when to refer. There is another dimension to the arrangement that the institute tends not to lead with. The patients treated during each course come from a population that would often otherwise go without this kind of treatment, and their ongoing care, including restoration of the implants some months later, is managed by the university's postgraduate students once the visiting dentists have left. That the training does some good beyond the candidates themselves is, for Dr Thomas, part of the appeal, though he is careful not to overstate it. The support does not end when candidates fly home, either. Optional monthly mentorship sessions continue after the course, cases are reviewed remotely, and Dr Thomas makes inpractice visits for dentists who want guidance through their first placements in their own surgery. The stated intention is that the week abroad begins a dentist's development in a procedure rather than concluding it. Thirteen years on, more than 400 dentists have come through the institute's courses. The model has changed little across that time, which its founder attributes to the fact that the premise behind it has not needed revising: that the surest way for a dentist to become confident with a procedure is to have performed it, more than once, with an experienced clinician watching. Whether that warrants a university clinic on the other side of the world is a fair question for any dentist to weigh. What the Advanced Dentistry Institute offers is a considered answer to it, one built around the patient in the chair. u
CATEGORY 18 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST Who is HealthShare? HealthShare is a leading digital health company that supports healthcare professionals by delivering better patient care and empowering patients to make better health informed decisions. What is BookNow? HealthShare’s BookNow is a dynamic bookings tool that allows patients to book dentists across multiple highly engaged platforms. This includes: u HCF’s website and My Membership mobile app u Medibank’s My Medibank mobile app u HIF’s website u HealthShare.com.au u Your own website (via a bookings widget) u Google (via a bookings widget) u Facebook (via a bookings widget) How many potential patients does BookNow reach? BookNow has over 500,000 HCF member searches each year, access to over 400,000 Medibank members via the My Medibank app, HIF members as well as reaching over 10,000,000 potential patients every year through healthshare.com.au. What are the advantages of offering BookNow at my practice? Online bookings are a key tool to fill your patient calendar and grow your practice. Benefits of BookNow include: u Increasing exposure and visibility to Health Fund members looking to book a dentist u More new patients – over 62% of BookNow bookings come from new patients u Allow patients to book after hours – over 35% of bookings happen after hours u Reduce no shows u Reduce your front desk burden Does BookNow integrate with my practice management software? BookNow integrates with key leading practice management software including Dental4Windows, Exact, Praktika, Oasis and Core Practice. Can I still use BookNow if my practice management software isn’t integrated? Yes! We have a non-integrated solution available. We currently do not offer online bookings, can we still use BookNow? Yes. You can choose to just offer bookings on HCF, Medibank or HIF or use our booking widget to offer bookings on your website, Google, and Facebook page. Can I choose which appointments to offer for online bookings? Yes, you can choose the appointments to offer for online bookings. How difficult is it to set up online bookings? It’s easy! Simply contact us via bookings@ healthsharedigital.com and we can quickly set you up and start getting you more bookings! u HealthShare Q&A INNOVATIONS FOR SALE For more details contact us today www.practicesales.com.au | 1800 375 227 Modern Two-Surgery Practice in the Central Southern Gold Coast
CATEGORY 20 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST For more details contact us today www.practicesales.com.au | 1800 375 227 FOR SALE For more details contact us today www.practicesales.com.au | 1800 375 227 Exceptional 4-chair Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Sydney’s Inner West INNOVATIONS Help patients say yes to professional whitening Whitening remains one of the most requested cosmetic dental treatments, yet many patients still delay booking treatment despite expressing interest. For practices, the challenge is often converting that interest into action. Philips Zoom!’s latest Get Rewarded for Your Smile campaign has been developed to help make that conversation easier while providing added value to patients and supporting practice growth. From 1 September to 30 November 2026, patients who complete an eligible Philips Zoom! In-Chair Whitening treatment at a participating practice can claim a complimentary Philips Sonicare 2100 electric toothbrush. The campaign combines two trusted Philips oral healthcare brands to create a compelling patient offer while reinforcing the importance of ongoing oral care after whitening treatment. Creating a reason to act Many patients recognise the benefits of a brighter smile but often need an additional reason to move forward with treatment. By combining professional whitening with a complimentary Sonicare 2100 toothbrush, practices have an easy way to add value to the conversation and encourage patients to book during the promotional period. The campaign has been specifically designed to support practices in driving interest in whitening treatments while creating a positive patient experience. It provides dental professionals with a simple and relevant talking point during patient consultations and helps reinforce the connection between cosmetic treatments and long-term oral health maintenance. Patients are often interested in whitening but need a reason to act. This campaign helps practices start the conversation while providing additional value at the point of treatment. Get Rewarded for Your Smile; the campaign period: 1 September - 30 November 2026 to win a complimentary Philips Sonicare 2100 electric toothbrush. Simply complete an eligible Philips Zoom! In-Chair Whitening treatment. Claims close 31st December 2026. Philips will ship the toothbrush directly to the patient following claim verification. Simple for practices to activate The campaign has been developed to be straightforward and easy to implement. Participating practices receive campaign materials, including a patient-facing counter card with a QR code. Following completion of an eligible Philips Zoom! InChair Whitening treatment, patients simply scan the QR code and complete a short online claim form. Philips then manages fulfilment directly, with the complimentary Sonicare 2100 toothbrush delivered to the patient’s nominated address once the claim is verified. Practices are also supported with a range of communication materials that can be displayed in-clinic to help build awareness and encourage patient engagement throughout the campaign period. Supporting whitening growth Professional whitening continues to represent a valuable opportunity for practices looking to drive patient engagement and treatment uptake. The Get Rewarded for Your Smile campaign has been developed to support that opportunity by combining in-practice visibility, chairside conversations and a meaningful patient reward. The result is a simple, practice-friendly activation that helps create patient interest, support conversion into treatment and provide patients with an additional reason to invest in their smile. By linking professional whitening with a trusted Sonicare oral healthcare solution, the campaign continues the patient journey beyond the treatment chair and into everyday oral care. u For more information about the campaign, speak with your local Dentavision representative on 1800 806 640.
Every Philips Zoom! In-Chair Whitening treatment gives your patients a complimentary Philips Sonicare 2100 toothbrush. Boost your practice potential, delight your patients, and grow whitening uptake with the Philips Zoom! advantage. Complimentary Sonicare Power Toothbrush Available with any Philips Zoom! In-Chair Whitening treatment from 1st September 2026 until 30th November 2026 Grow your Practice with Philips Zoom! Whitening Contact your Dentavision Representative for more information.
CATEGORY 22 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST INNOVATIONS A routine recall appointment finishes. The patient’s oral health is excellent. There are no new carious lesions, no periodontal concerns and nothing requiring treatment. Everything has been examined, discussed and documented – except one thing: their tooth colour. Not because anyone is avoiding the conversation, but because teeth whitening occupies an uncomfortable space in dentistry. Discoloured teeth are not a disease, and many clinicians worry that raising the subject will feel too commercial. As a result, the conversation never begins. Six months later, the patient returns. Their teeth are a little darker, but nothing is said. The assumption is understandable: if patients wanted whiter teeth, they would ask. The reality is that most patients never do. Boutique Whitening commissioned a survey across both private and corporate users and found that 30% of adult patients had concerns about the colour of their teeth (not the industry-published 20%). Very few patients mentioned it, and most had simply accepted the gradual staining as inevitable. Assessment That is why teeth whitening should be approached like every other dental treatment – with a structured clinical workflow. Assessment comes first. What type of staining is present? Is it primarily extrinsic, intrinsic or a combination of both? What result is realistic? Which peroxide concentration and protocol are most appropriate? Without those answers, treatment becomes far less predictable. Sensitivity Patient education is equally important. Sensitivity is one of the biggest reasons If something was wrong, they would have said so patients abandon whitening – not because it is severe, but because nobody warned them it might happen. After a few uncomfortable nights, they stop wearing the trays, assume whitening is not for them and never contact the practice. The practice assumes everything went well. Both sides are left with the wrong conclusion. Tray design and patient technique Tray design and patient technique also influence outcomes. A tray can feel secure yet still allow saliva to enter and gel to escape, reducing the amount of peroxide on the teeth and its effectiveness. Likewise, patients often believe more gel will produce faster whitening. Instead, they irritate the gingiva, waste product and run out of gel early. A simple demonstration showing the correct amount of gel takes minutes but prevents many of these problems. Records Detailed records matter. Before treatment begins, practices should record the starting shade, identify the likely cause of the discolouration, discuss previous sensitivity and whitening history, obtain informed consent and document the prescription. These are not administrative tasks; they are part of good clinical care and become invaluable if expectations are later questioned. Review The final stage is the one most commonly missed: The Review. Too often, the whitening gel is dispensed, and the practice waits for the patient to get in touch. Many never do. Some are delighted, others are disappointed, but most simply accept the outcome. A scheduled review allows the clinician to assess the final shade, manage sensitivity, reinforce maintenance and ensure the patient has achieved the best possible result. Opportunity This also creates opportunity. Once patients see their fresh new smile, they often notice crowding, worn composites, mismatched crowns or ageing restorations. Whitening becomes the beginning of broader conversations about comprehensive care and further cosmetic improvements. For a practice seeing around 65 adult patients each week, the opportunity is significant, the loss greater. Based on national prevalence data and an average take-home whitening fee of $450, the unrealised whitening opportunity alone may exceed $350,000 from existing patients. That figure does not include the restorative or orthodontic treatment that whitening often uncovers. This is not a criticism of dentistry. For years, the profession was given whitening products but very little guidance on how to integrate them into everyday practice. Many clinicians have built their own systems through experience, but experience alone rarely produces consistency. Clinical workflows do. The question is not whether your practice offers whitening. Most already do. The better question is whether your whitening pathway follows the same principles as every other treatment you provide, assess, diagnose, prescribe appropriately, educate, document and review. When those steps become routine, patient outcomes improve, compliance increases and practices discover opportunities that were already sitting in the chair. If you would like to review your current whitening workflow, I offer a complimentary 20–30 minute online Teeth Whitening Assessment and Strategy Review. Together, we can identify practical improvements that make whitening more predictable for your team and deliver better outcomes for your patients. u Stephen Douglas | Teeth Whitening Systems Educator, Boutique Whitening Australia Twenty-two years building teeth whitening systems across the UK and Australia. 0416 629 015 stephen@boutiquewhitening.com.au By Stephen Douglas, Teeth Whitening Systems Educator National Manager, Boutique Whitening Australia Client Testimonial “I learnt more in 90 minutes from the Boutique Whitening Clinical Program than I had in the whole of dental school” Dr Antony Bennedetto – Chairman of the National Dental Care Clinical Advisory Committee. 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