Australasian Dentist Magazine Sept-Oct 2021

Category 36 Australasian Dentist n ws opportunity to share advances around personalised consumer technology solutions which can help them embed these habits more permanently. Brands like Philips continue to innovate in the field of smart personal care products, such as the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, to help expand care beyond traditional clinical and home measures. This incredibly advanced electric toothbrush with Smart Sensor technology and an accompanying app helps patients perfect their brushing technique for a complete clean. The premium brush heads give you exceptional oral health results, with up to 10 times more plaque removal 1 and real- time feedback. With smart brush heads which automatically select optimal mode and intensity from five modes and three intensities and personalised coaching through the Philips Sonicare app, this is a prime example of an innovative and meaningful solution for patients who want the best in oral health, increasing their level of accountability and overall health outcomes. Conclusion Collaboration in the dental industry also provides an opportunity for colleagues to engage and support each other with access to new technology and skills. I met one of my closest friends today, a fellow dentist in my local area who reached out for support with patient care during the first wave of lockdowns in 2020. We now regularly liaise, using a digital dentistry platform, for better treatment outcomes for our patients with a high level of predictability and accuracy enabled by this approach. Collaboration with industry leaders has also improved patient outcomes in my clinic. The Sonicare toothbrush range has become heavily embedded in my practice and my patients and I benefit from the cleaning and maintenance ability of the toothbrush as an adjunct to all preventative and cosmetic treatments we offer. The collaborative dentistry approach encompasses the utilisation of emerging technology, personalised care solutions from leading brands, and ongoing positive interactions with patients and colleagues. This combination is one of the strongest ways of delivering better, safer and more predictable oral health outcomes — and improved patient and staff experiences in the long run is a great blueprint for keeping us all smiling for life. u Dr Rick Iskandar BDSc. (Hons) UQ Director, principal dentist Ph: (02) 8069 7945 E: info@tailoredteeth.com.au W: http://tailoredteeth.com.au IG: @tailoredteeth References: 1 Versus a manual toothbrush Philips The Future Health Index 2021 Australia’s National Oral Health Plan 2015-2024 New products from Dentalife Swirl PREP now in Wildberry flavour Dentalife Australia has annouced that Swirl PREP pre-procedural mouthrinse (1% Hydogen Peroxide) is now available in Wildberry flavour. The use of pre-procedual mouthrinses has become common practice in pre- treatment of patients since the Covid-19 pandemic. The use of pre-procedual mouthrinses has been proposed to reduce the viral load in saliva and therefore reducing the risk of transmitting disease through aresol. In this time the Australian Dental Association has also published “ADA Covid-19 Risk Management Guidance” last updated on 4th August 2020 which recommends the use of a 20 second pre- procedual rinse prior to the commencement of any dental treatment. One of the product recommend for this use is a 1% Hydogen Peroxide rinse. Dentalife was the first Australian developed and manufactured pre-procedural mouthrinses at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Swirl PREP is a 1% Hydrogen Peroxide ready to use pre-procedual mouthrinse, no additional preparation is required. It can be used before, during and after dental treatment to sanitise the oral cavity. The new Wildberry flavour has been developed with children and younger patients in mind. It now gives patients the choice of flavour to help improve their overall dental experience. About Dentalife Australia Dentalife is an Australian research, development and manufacturing company specialising in Dental and Infection Control products. Dentalife is an 100% Australian owned company. www.dentalife.com.au products

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