GAP Australasian-Dentist-Mar Apr 2019

Category 4 AustrAlAsiAn Dentist nsK’s new research and development building is now fully functional. its primary function is to provide a facility that will ensure an even more efficient operation and deliver innovative products through the r&D division. the new building is a showroom for guests from all over the world with a symposium facility that can accommodate 400 people that enhances innovation and ensures the company’s continuing progress. this facility contributes to nsK’s continuous growth through the development of three key areas: development, manufacturing and sales. nsK manufactures more than 85% of their precision parts in-house and with the new facility the aim is to further improve the production capacity, quality and efficiency. At the same time, the factory is positioned as a core production base in the medium term to expand market share on the global market. the new facility has created one production hall so that a large number of processes from machining of parts to the finished machining can be carried out in one piece. in the construction of this state-of-the- art factory, the architectural design has taken into account an efficient workplace and has been designed with consideration for the welfare of the employees as well as the environment. the factory has been designed by the tokyo national university of Fine Arts and Design. the factory has realized the continued growth of nsK as a global company. u nsK streaks ahead with their r&D facility n ws M ay 8th 2015 was a something of a landmark in the history of Quick straight teeth. this was the launch of Qst in Australia – our first foray outside the uK. through persistence, dedication to our customers and unwavering support, the company has gone from strength to strength. now relaunched under our umbrella brand of ‘the Q Academy of Orthodontics,’ Qst provides the general dentist a definitive learning pathway to become highly skilled in orthodontics. With this rapid growth, Qst has now trained over 800 Australian dentists in three years. the company is built on one simple premise – excellence. We provide gold-standard teaching and mentoring from specialist orthodontists. Qst only use the highest quality 3M ceramic brackets and components. Our support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our online forum, which is manned by our global team of specialists. literally, no stone has been left unturned in order to provide the best possible learning experience and after-care. Qst is not a one-day course – it is a structured learning pathway. We offer a range of online, and face-to-face, courses to facilitate a flexible approach to teaching. With a unique global reach, Qst are running orthodontic courses every month in 2019. Quick straight teeth australia – new year, new premises, new staff the Australian leg of the tour will see Qst courses in Perth, Melbourne, sydney and Brisbane in March. the tier 2 intermediate courses, and the Post Graduate Diploma level course, are all sold out. With our ever-growing family of dentists, we are delighted to welcome Mischa Vilches to the team, in the role of Key Account Manager. Misha will spend her time managing our top accounts and developing the Qst brand in Australia. With over seven years experience as a dental nurse and practice manager in Perth and sydney, Misha adds tremendous value to our experienced team headed by Country Manager Director, stephen Douglas. Due to current demand, Qst have now moved into their brand new 6000 square-foot head quarters, warehouse and training facility in Ballarat, Victoria. u If you would like to know more about the upcoming Tier 1 courses in March 2019, please contact Stephen on 0416 629015 or email steve@quickstraightteeth.net Mischa Vilches