National Smile Month 20th May – 20th June 2012 – New dentures to help you smile!

May 14th, 2012
National Smile Month
Denture Genics patient – Diane
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Denture Genics patient – Michael
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National Smile Month is a great way to remind everyone annually how important is to take care of your teeth but many people find they need dentures as they go through life, and most of us have probably met someone whose false teeth don’t fit very well. They may have difficulty eating and their whole appearance may be affected with sagging facial muscles that make them look older. But does wearing dentures really need to be such an awkward experience?

Changing Faces Denture Clinics are based within Dental Practices across the UK. The expertise of the Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technicians means that people don’t have to live with a false looking smile and badly fitting dentures. The look of the Changing Faces® dentures they create are influenced by an innovative approach they call Denture Genics®. This practice and technique of creating the illusion of natural teeth considers gender, age and personality to restore the unique individuality of the smile and face.

Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technician Marc Northover says, “Denture Genics is a concept that is missing from the smile of far too many denture wearers, leaving people with visually poor dentures that look false. When applied, the Denture Genics concept provides a more natural appearance and harmonious look to dentures”

Implant retained lower denture
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Many patients also choose to have dental implants placed which helps immensely. Research shows that complete dentures stabilised by as little as two dental implants in the lower jaw will significantly improve the quality of life of complete denture wearers, giving them renewed confidence to eat, smile and enjoy a better quality of life. By working with an Implant Dentist to offer dentures with dental implants it’s possible to make denture teeth look like they have grown into place. Implant retained dentures offer complete denture wearers a totally new feeling of comfort with a bite comparable to their natural teeth.

It’s also now possible to offer permanent teeth in a day, a modern day alternative to normal full dentures. This procedure is made possible by combining technical skills of a Clinical Dental Technician with a Dentists expertise in implant dentistry.

Individuals that may be suitable for such treatment include those that:

  • Have loose dentures that affect their quality of life
  • Have severe periodontal gum disease and tooth loss
  • Have suffered loss of jawbone due to the loss of their teeth
  • Have failing crowns and bridges along with loose teeth that need extracting
  • Have been told that they do not have enough bone for dental implants

Even one missing tooth can have a negative impact on your remaining teeth and oral health. When a tooth is missing the healthy adjacent teeth tend to tilt, rotate and shift affecting how your upper and lower teeth meet. This causes problems when chewing having an impact on surrounding muscles and your jaw joints.

A partial denture can be a great solution to replace missing teeth by:

  • Preventing further damage to your remaining teeth
  • Preventing your remaining teeth from tilting and moving
  • Restoring your smile and general appearance
  • Making eating a more comfortable and enjoyable experience

Other options to fill spaces left after tooth loss could include bridges and implant retained crowns.

For more information call our national number 0845 118 0065

Personalised learning and group tuition via the newly launched Changing Faces® Academy of Clinical Dental Technology

April 2nd, 2012

Academy of Clinical Dental Technology

The latest venture at Changing Faces sees the launch of the exclusive Academy of Clinical Dental Technology. Its purpose is to ensure that all Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technicians have access to the very latest developments in dental technology helping to ensure the highest standards of care.

Manufacturers and developers of high quality dental products and materials are welcome to apply through the academy to offer lectures and courses on specific topics to the Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technicians. Previous events have included a precision partial denture course in Bremen, Germany and soon the network is to return back to Germany to learn the very latest techniques for fixed teeth in a day, as guests of international dental company Bredent, a course of which will be based around the German companies ‘Fast and fixed’ teeth ethos.

Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technician Marc Northover says, “key members of the Changing Faces network also work as opinion leaders for international dental companies and have extensive knowledge in core areas of Clinical Dental Technology helping to pioneer the very latest techniques, so much of what the network will learn together will be delivered via the academy from within the group itself”.

Group TuitionOne to One

One to one tuition is available from within the network from one Clinical Dental Technician to another through a process of ‘learning through work’. Personalised learning and mentoring is also being used to optimise individual’s specific skills, such as when our Implant Dentists work side by side with our Clinical Dental Technicians within our denture stabilisation clinics.

The Academy will also offer open days and courses to those Clinical Dental Technicians and Dental Technicians in training that are looking to learn more about the prestigious Changing Faces CDT’s and their work with patients.

Devon based Clinical Dental Technician Andrew Taylor says, “The Academy gives myself and my colleagues the opportunity to learn from one another and via skills updates as a group. We are fortunate to have amongst us some very talented people who are keen to pass on what they know so the group can grow together. We aim to offer our patients the very best in service and product so as to enhance their quality of life. The academy provides the ideal foundations to support this ethos”.

For those manufacturers, lecturers or CDT’s interested in learning more about the Changing Faces Academy of Clinical Dental Technology, please send an email to marc@changingfacesdentues.co.uk

Dental Precision collects national award

March 12th, 2012

Dental Precision, a private dental laboratory based in Cornwall and also the home of Changing Faces Denture Clinic Cornwall, won the prestigious title of ‘Elite Dental Laboratory’ in large laboratory category at the Elite Practice Awards on the 2nd March 2012.

Shortlist
The initial entry called for details of how the laboratory demonstrated excellence within the areas of; premises, staff, work processes, investment in the future, client support and marketing. Dental Precision, who employ a team of 19, specialising in providing highly aesthetic & functional prosthesis to leading dentists across the UK and Ireland – with a particular focus on implant related solutions, was shortlisted down to one of four finalists.

The shortlist was certainly elite; with the other finalists being some of the best known and respected laboratories in the UK.

Award


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The award hinged on a 15 minute presentation given at the NEC in front of judges and peers. Managing Director, Martin Docking took the helm and made a heartfelt presentation that focussed upon the human side of the business – the patients who receive the prostheses, the dentists who prescribe and fit the prostheses and the wonderful team at Dental Precision who make the prostheses and supply an outstanding service.

This award followed the success of the laboratory in November 2011 at the Private Dentistry Awards in London which recognises exceptional individuals, teams and practices with an active interest in staying at the top of the dental profession. Dental Precision’s Business Development Manager Samantha Webber won the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Individual of the year’ and the laboratory were runners-up in the ‘Best Dental Laboratory – South’ category.

Dental Precision was created in 1995 by Martin Docking who has recently completed a 3 year diploma in Clinical Dental Technology with the Royal College of Surgeons qualifying him to consult with and treat denture patients.

Speaking of Dental Precision’s success, Martin said:

“We have an incredible team here, from the senior technicians to trainees, admin staff and everyone in-between, all are committed to exceeding customer expectations and delivering life changing results for patients.”

“It is a huge achievement for the team to be recognised by dental industry in this way and for our team to have such success makes us really proud, we need to shout it from the roof tops!”

For more information about Dental Precision or Changing Faces Denture Clinic contact Samantha Webber on 01872 552942.

Making Sure Changing Faces Dentures Have a Natural Appearance

March 8th, 2012
Changing Faces patient – Michael
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On Monday 21st Feb 2012 6 Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technicians from clinics in Surrey, London, Exeter, North Devon, Bristol, Derby, Sussex & Hampshire attended a professional development course at the London Dental Education Centre (LonDEC). The course related to the management of artificial gums on implant assisted (and conventional) dentures. The CDTs learnt about shaping and colouring gum work so that the dentures they produce look as natural as the real thing.

Changing Faces patient – Diane
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Dr John Besford led the seminars and showed denture work that was so natural looking that even the professionals in the audience could barely believe the teeth and gums were false. Much of the work that Dr Besford showed was that which had been carried out by Changing Faces own Clinical Dental Technician from Devon, Andrew Taylor. Andrew is held in high regard amongst his peers for his technical and clinical ability and it was excellent to see his work showcased on the big screen.

All of the Changing Faces Clinical Dental Technicians present enjoyed a fantastic evening and came away from the event better educated and as enthusiastic as ever to provide dentures and implant assisted dentures to their patients that look as natural as the real thing.

Making Saddleworth Smile

March 6th, 2012



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Saddleworth is home to highly experienced Dental Technician John Wibberley, and
 his Technician son and daughter Gemma and Christian, who together have created a beautiful boutique denture clinic in the middle of the high street in Uppermill, which the family recently re-branded as Changing Faces®.

John says, “Many people find they need dentures as they go through life, and most
 of us have probably met someone whose false teeth don’t fit very well. They may also have difficulty eating and lack confidence with sagging facial muscles that make them look older. Patients can also suffer from severe periodontal gum disease, advanced tooth loss and have failing crowns and bridges along with loose teeth. At Changing Faces® our team can help with all these issues and continue to make sure that Saddleworth stays smiling”.

As a patient of Changing Faces®, people can experience first hand the clinic’s team approach. Their in-house Dentist, Implant Surgeon, Clinical Dental Technician and Dental Nurse are highly experienced in all aspects of denture provision and implant dentistry and have all the skills needed to create beautiful smiles.

The clinic ensures that the world’s most innovative solutions for missing teeth are available by offering permanent teeth fixed
 to dental implants in just one day, a procedure made possible by John Wibberley’s technical expertise and Implant Surgeon Andy Legg’s clinical skills.

As well as restoring the smile, Changing Faces® dentures also offer a unique dual effect by restoring the lost teeth and correcting the proportions of the face – adding volume and achieving a more natural, youthful look. Implant retained dentures are also available and allow denture wearers to chew their food properly without their dentures moving around.

The clinic’s in-house Dentist, Bob McLelland, works together with John where they use their combined expertise to solve even
the most challenging of denture cases. Appointments are also available with Dentist Bob McLelland for patients in need of general or cosmetic dentistry. He is extremely experienced in treating patients with high cosmetic expectations and for those in need of general dentistry as part of their denture treatment.

Nicola Leetham, the clinic’s practice manager says, “Everybody at the clinic plays an active role with patients, providing the highest quality treatment and advice in a relaxed and friendly environment. As a Changing Faces® clinic we are now attracting patients from all over the UK to Saddleworth. They all comment on what a lovely place Saddleworth is. Wearing dentures shouldn’t have to be an awkward experience. Our team will do everything they can to help patients feel self- assured about their denture care”.

Changing Faces® Clinical Dental Technician, Bill Sharpling and his LonDEC team honoured with the title Best Postgraduate Education Centre Team 2011

December 29th, 2011


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LonDEC (London Dental Education Centre), a joint enterprise between King’s College London Dental Institute and the NHS London Deanery, is celebrating after winning a prestigious award at the 2011 Elisabeth Paice Awards for Educational Excellence in Medical and Dental Education. This annual award identifies and rewards those that make an outstanding commitment and contribution to postgraduate medical and dental education and are judged by a panel from the NHS London Deanery.
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Denture Genics™ – The illusion of natural teeth

December 29th, 2011


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The unique Changing Faces® Denture Genics™ concept creates the illusion of natural teeth. To achieve the best result, our Clinical Dental Technicians will consider each patients gender, age and personality when restoring the smile. We believe it is a concept that is missing in far too many dentures, leaving millions of denture wearers with a completely false look.

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Precision partial denture design, Bremen, Germany. In the beginning there was gold!

December 22nd, 2011


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As part of our commitment to continuous professional development at Changing Faces® we look for partnerships with leading global dental organisations to help us to deliver a high standard of care to our patients. This recently took us to the Bego Company based in Bremen, Germany. Whilst there, our Clinical Dental Technicians’ focus was on precision partial denture design using the Bego partial denture system.
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Changing Faces® at the Royal Cornwall Show & Stithians’ Show

November 4th, 2011


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In 2011, for the first time, we decided to exhibit at the Royal Cornwall Show (which attracted 127,388 people over the 3 days in June) and at the Stithians’ show (Cornwall’s largest 1 day show) and we were overwhelmed by the amount of interest our stand received.

Over the course of the shows many people booked an appointment with our expert Clinical Dental Technician, Martin Docking  but as many again have booked with us since after seeing us there.

At the shows Changing Faces® mints were handed out (sugar free of course) and people were invited to enter a competition to guess who, out of 6 photos, were wearing dentures. The prizes available were hampers filled with Cornish goodies (these we couldn’t guarantee to be sugar free).
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Cornwall’s Smiliest Smile

November 4th, 2011


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Martin Docking, Clinical Dental Technician, said: “As a denture clinic, our aim is to restore the smiles of people who have lost the confidence to do so. Our strapline is ‘Making Cornwall Smile’ and with this in mind we wanted to do something that really highlights what a happy bunch of businesses and business people we have working in Cornwall – demonstrating how uplifting the confidence to smile really is.
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