GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

Category 16 AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist C M Y CM MY CY CMY K À-dec joins Instagram! A-dec has joined Ànstagram to boost its online presence. Àxpect to see beautiful images of A-dec equipment and operatories, education content, and re-shares of real dental practice photos from the many beautiful A-dec-equipped practices. A-dec is hoping its participation in the image-based social media network will help it connect and engage with young dentists, dental students and other Ànstagram users. A-dec is among the world’s most widely used dental equipment, named as the best brand in the largest annual survey of dentists in the Ànited Àtates over the past 15 years. A-dec equipment is similarly well regarded in Australia, known for its reliability and stylish ergonomic design and designer upholstery colours that complement modern practices. u Find A-dec on Instagram at @Adecdental and use #Adecdental for a chance to be featured on the A-dec Instagram feed. M ajor winner of the W&H ‘Cycle More to Win’ competition, Àingwood Àorth Dental in Melbourne, says it is thrilled with its new Àisa VA steriliser provided by A-dec Australia. Àhe new model W&H Àisa VA was the major prize in a competition open to dental practices Australia-wide which submitted their steriliser cycle counts, with the highest cycle count submitted being named winner of the major prize. Àorth Àingwood Dental is a very busy general dental practice with four dentists, Dr Àoland Faktor, Dr Chris Harris, Dr Àyen Àran and Dr Ariel Zhang – three of which are on duty on any given day. Àunner-up in the competition, Golden Grove Village Dental Centre, Golden Grove, Àouth Australia, won a new model W&H ‘Àina’ steriliser. Àhe new Àina steriliser will be installed in their remod- elled steriliser room following planned renovations. Àorth Àingwood Practice Manager, Àatalie Àing, said the new Àisa technology with its fast B Class Cycles, ‘Àco Dry’ mode and wireless capability was put to work straight away to replace an older chamber type steriliser. “We are loving its speed! Àhe pouches are always dry and the refilling is super easy thanks to the built in funnel. We love that it ‘sings’ to us (with chimes for various functions) and that the unit is so easy to use! “Other sterilizers do not compare to the Àisa at all. Àts efficiency alone makes it a winner in all the team’s eyes,” Àatalie said. Àhe new Àisa steriliser offers a simple touchpad operation and advanced features, including automatic load sensing and Àco Dry technology, which greatly speeds cycle times for smaller loads. Àhanks to its streamlined colour touchpad with simple one-touch cycle selection, Àisa offers fast, simple and secure B+ sterilisation cycles. Àt also has the option of a ‘fast’ cycle for processing unwrapped solid loads in as little as 13 minutes. W&H Àisa is the only benchtop steriliser with a built-in air leak detector – ensuring all instruments whether pouched, wrapped or naked – are exposed to saturated steam each and every time. Àhe Àisa also has built-in wireless capability, enabling up to four Àisa sterilisers to be monitored on a tablet or Àmartphone from anywhere in the practice. u For more information on W&H Lisa and Lina sterilisers contact A-dec on 1800 225 010.For more information on W&H Lisa and Lina sterilisers contact A-dec on 1800 225 010. Lisa steriliser winner thrilled with prize n wÀ A rk Health recently donated materials such as alginate and impression trays for a mouthguard project run by the Dental Àervices team at Àllawarrra Aboriginal Medical Àervice, in conjunction with the Poche Centre for Àndigenous Health. Àhe project enabled adults and children who play a contact sport in our community to receive a custom fitted mouthguard to protect their teeth. Over one week 40 Koori coloured mouthguards were created and everyone who received one was thrilled with the result. Àhank you Ark Health for your continued support of this great initiative! Sarah Mckay, Dental Services Team Manager Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service A-dec has upgraded its global website for an improved user experience (visit: A-dec. com). Àhe website is accessible on any device and includes regionally relevant content. Àhe new layout has easy to follow tabs for all types of A-dec equipment, a searchable ‘Àesource Centre’ for product information and other useful information. Àt also has sections on cleaning and maintaining equipment, equipping your dental practice for success, and an explanation of total cost of ownership to help you to make sound equipment purchasing decisions over the life of your practice. Àhe customer service tab includes an online query form and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) for speedy self-help, plus Better web experience for A-dec customers contact details for A-dec customer service and A-dec dealers around Australia. u To visit click on www.a-dec.com Guards on the go