the bison express - summer 2012
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Our first company newsletter. Find out whats been going on behind the scenes, including case studies, new recruits and even a World Record!TRANSCRIPT
inpracticeImplants & Oral Surgery
The newsletter of Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
Welcome to Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
This year marks 20 years of the Gallions Reach Dental Clinic providing a referral
service to dental surgeons and their patients in South East London, West Kent
and beyond. Based in a large Health Centre in Thamesmead, London SE28,
the clinic comprises a team of dedicated oral surgeons, dental surgeons,
anaesthetists and nurses providing a full time referral management service for
all minor oral surgery and dental implant cases.
SPRING EDITION
STUDY CLUB DATES
5 April
7 June
23 August
To take part contact:
Andrew Bloomfield
T: 0208 312 1626
IN THIS ISSUE
Minor oral surgery and implant acceptance ..............
...... 2
Beware of the inferior Alveolar Nerve ..............
..............
.. 2
Our comprehensive implant treatment referral service ... 3
No bone – no problem ..............
..............
..............
........... 3
10 reasons to refer to Gallions Reach ..............
..............
. 3
Meet the team ..............
..............
..............
..............
......... 4
The clinic is managed by Andrew Bloomfield.
Andrew explains: “One of our strengths is that we
are a small team who have worked together for
many years. We have therefore gained enormous
experience over this time and dental surgeons
and their referred patients have therefore
benefited from the continuity of service delivery
that this ensures.”
Gallions Reach accepts both NHS exempt and
fee paying independent referrals for a full range
of minor oral surgery. The clinic directors,
Anthony Bendkowski and Jonathan Townsend,
who are both oral surgery specialists, maintain:
A key component of the success of Gallions
Reach as a referral centre is the good working
relationships we enjoy with our referring dental
surgeons. We aim to ensure a faster and more
flexible service for minor oral surgery referral than
is generally available through alternative providers
in the area.
Implant work is another key component of the
clinic’s work. Daniel Bateman, the lead dental
surgeon for referred implantology, says: “As an
implant referral centre, it is important that we
work closely with referring dental surgeons. A
new initiative for 2012 is our Implant Study Club.
This club, which is free to referring dentists, gives
them the opportunity to gain the experience
and confidence to restore cases such as single
crowns and small bridges under our guidance.”
(Please see our 2012 dates opposite). For all
enquiries please contact Andrew Bloomfield.
The clinic has chosen to work with a high quality
and reliable implant system, Xive, from Dentsply
Friadent. This well proven system has a versatile
range of prosthetic components allowing for
easy and flexible restorative solutions. We feel it
is an ideal system for dental surgeons wishing to
undertake restorative treatment where we have
provided the surgical stages.
What our patients say...
“I have never for a moment regretted my decision
to opt for implant treatment at Gallions Reach”
Any questions? Tel: 0208 312 1626
Marie Wong
I have worked at Gallions
Reach Dental Clinic for
over 12 years. I find my job
rewarding,making patients’
dental experience a more
comfortable and relaxing one.
I enjoy all aspects of clinical practice and I like
the mix and variety of work we do at Gallions,
from simple fillings to more complex cases with
dental implants.
Daniel Bateman
I qualified from The Royal
London Hospital in 1997 and
have been working at Gallions
Reach since 2001. I have
always wanted to be a dentist
for as long as I can remember.
Working at Gallions Reach is great; we provide
such a variety of treatment which makes every
day different. We are lucky to have such a great
team behind us. My interests include cycling,
running and the odd ironman.
Cahir Cassidy
I qualified from Queen’s
University Belfast in 1998
and have been one of the
associates at Gallions Reach
since July 2001. Professionally
I enjoy the rich mix of work
we provide – from general dentistry to the more
involved surgery and implant therapies available.
I gained a postgraduate diploma from Bristol
University 2 years ago to further improve the
work we do.Raj Patel
I qualified as a dentist in 1987
at the Welsh National School
of Medicine which is part of
the University of Cardiff. Since
graduating, I have worked as
a general dental practitioner in
South East London. I joined Gallions Reach Dental
Clinic in 2005. I enjoy working at Gallions Reach
Dental Clinic as I am part of a great team. Our
work is challenging, rewarding and very varied.
Our clinics are;
Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
Thamesmead, London SE28 8BE
www.gallionsreachdentalclinic.co.uk
The Flagstaff Clinic
Colchester, Essex CO2 7SP Tel: 01206 766266
www.flagstaff-dental.com
The Somerfield Hospital Complete Implantology Clinic
London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0DU Tel: 01622 260261
www.ukcic.com
Anthony
Bendkowski
BDS(Lon) LDS RCS
(Eng) MFGDP(UK) Dip D
Sed(Newc) DPDS (Bris)
M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)
DIRECTOR
Anthony Bendkowski is an oral surgeon with
over 20 years experience of surgical and
restorative management of referred implant
cases. He has a keen interest in all aspects of
dental education and has both lectured and
held courses on surgical and implant dentistry,
bone augmentation, practice development and
business skills.
He is a Past President of the Association of
Dental Implantology (UK) and an examiner for
the Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry
as well as for Membership in Oral Surgery,
for the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
Clinically he undertakes all aspects of bone
grafting, including iliac crest for reconstruction
of extensively resorbed cases, distraction
osteogenesis and has an interest in synthetic
bone regeneration substitutes.
Jon Townsend
BDS(Lon) M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)
DIRECTOR
Jon Townsend graduated from U.C.H. in
1982. He has extensive experience of
hospital and practice-based oral surgery and for the past 20
years has worked as an oral surgeon in specialist practice.
He has a strong commitment to post graduate education
and has attended numerous courses focusing on oral
surgery, management of nervous patients, and implantology.
He lectures on anatomy and oral surgery, passing on
his experience in all aspects of surgical and restorative
management of referred patients.
Practice Manager
Andrew
Bloomfield
Andrew joined Gallions
Reach after 20 years
working in local
Government finance.He has attended many
courses relating to his area of expertise
and possesses a genuine interest in
managing the highly motivated team at
Gallions Reach.
Andrew is currently sitting his level 5
diploma in Practice Management.
Outside of work he enjoys a range of
extreme sports and is a registered FA
football coach, working within the local
community coaching junior football teams.
Our referral management dental surgeons are:
Key Anaesthetists/
Sedationists
Dr Joe De Lange
Dr M Daood
Dr Giddeon Bosch
Dr Will Botha
MEET THE TEAM
4
inpracticeImplants & Oral Surgery
The newsletter of Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
Welcome to Gallions Reach Dental ClinicThis year marks 20 years of the Gallions Reach Dental Clinic providing a referral service to dental surgeons and their patients in South East London, West Kent and beyond. Based in a large Health Centre in Thamesmead, London SE28, the clinic comprises a team of dedicated oral surgeons, dental surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses providing a full time referral management service for all minor oral surgery and dental implant cases.
SPRING EDITION
STUDY CLUB DATES
5 April
7 June
23 August
To take part contact: Andrew Bloomfield
T: 0208 312 1626E: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUEMinor oral surgery and implant acceptance .................... 2
Beware of the inferior Alveolar Nerve .............................. 2
Our comprehensive implant treatment referral service ... 3
No bone – no problem ..................................................... 3
10 reasons to refer to Gallions Reach ............................. 3
Meet the team ................................................................. 4
The clinic is managed by Andrew Bloomfield. Andrew explains: “One of our strengths is that we are a small team who have worked together for many years. We have therefore gained enormous experience over this time and dental surgeons and their referred patients have therefore benefited from the continuity of service delivery that this ensures.”
Gallions Reach accepts both NHS exempt and fee paying independent referrals for a full range of minor oral surgery. The clinic directors, Anthony Bendkowski and Jonathan Townsend, who are both oral surgery specialists, maintain: A key component of the success of Gallions Reach as a referral centre is the good working relationships we enjoy with our referring dental surgeons. We aim to ensure a faster and more flexible service for minor oral surgery referral than is generally available through alternative providers in the area.
Implant work is another key component of the clinic’s work. Daniel Bateman, the lead dental surgeon for referred implantology, says: “As an implant referral centre, it is important that we work closely with referring dental surgeons. A new initiative for 2012 is our Implant Study Club. This club, which is free to referring dentists, gives them the opportunity to gain the experience and confidence to restore cases such as single crowns and small bridges under our guidance.” (Please see our 2012 dates opposite). For all enquiries please contact Andrew Bloomfield.
The clinic has chosen to work with a high quality and reliable implant system, Xive, from Dentsply Friadent. This well proven system has a versatile range of prosthetic components allowing for easy and flexible restorative solutions. We feel it is an ideal system for dental surgeons wishing to undertake restorative treatment where we have provided the surgical stages.
What our patients say...
“I have never for a moment regretted my decision to opt for implant treatment at Gallions Reach”
Any questions? Tel: 0208 312 1626
Marie WongI have worked at Gallions Reach Dental Clinic for over 12 years. I find my job rewarding,making patients’ dental experience a more comfortable and relaxing one.
I enjoy all aspects of clinical practice and I like the mix and variety of work we do at Gallions, from simple fillings to more complex cases with dental implants.
Daniel BatemanI qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 1997 and have been working at Gallions Reach since 2001. I have always wanted to be a dentist for as long as I can remember.
Working at Gallions Reach is great; we provide such a variety of treatment which makes every day different. We are lucky to have such a great team behind us. My interests include cycling, running and the odd ironman.
Cahir CassidyI qualified from Queen’s University Belfast in 1998 and have been one of the associates at Gallions Reach since July 2001. Professionally I enjoy the rich mix of work
we provide – from general dentistry to the more involved surgery and implant therapies available. I gained a postgraduate diploma from Bristol University 2 years ago to further improve the work we do.
Raj PatelI qualified as a dentist in 1987 at the Welsh National School of Medicine which is part of the University of Cardiff. Since graduating, I have worked as a general dental practitioner in
South East London. I joined Gallions Reach Dental Clinic in 2005. I enjoy working at Gallions Reach Dental Clinic as I am part of a great team. Our work is challenging, rewarding and very varied.
Our clinics are;
Gallions Reach Dental ClinicThamesmead, London SE28 8BE www.gallionsreachdentalclinic.co.uk
The Flagstaff Clinic Colchester, Essex CO2 7SP Tel: 01206 766266 www.flagstaff-dental.com
The Somerfield Hospital Complete Implantology Clinic London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0DU Tel: 01622 260261 www.ukcic.com
Anthony BendkowskiBDS(Lon) LDS RCS (Eng) MFGDP(UK) Dip D Sed(Newc) DPDS (Bris) M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)
DIRECTOR
Anthony Bendkowski is an oral surgeon with over 20 years experience of surgical and restorative management of referred implant cases. He has a keen interest in all aspects of dental education and has both lectured and
held courses on surgical and implant dentistry, bone augmentation, practice development and business skills.
He is a Past President of the Association of Dental Implantology (UK) and an examiner for the Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry as well as for Membership in Oral Surgery, for the Royal College of Surgeons, England. Clinically he undertakes all aspects of bone grafting, including iliac crest for reconstruction of extensively resorbed cases, distraction osteogenesis and has an interest in synthetic bone regeneration substitutes.
Jon TownsendBDS(Lon) M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)DIRECTOR
Jon Townsend graduated from U.C.H. in 1982. He has extensive experience of
hospital and practice-based oral surgery and for the past 20 years has worked as an oral surgeon in specialist practice.
He has a strong commitment to post graduate education and has attended numerous courses focusing on oral surgery, management of nervous patients, and implantology. He lectures on anatomy and oral surgery, passing on his experience in all aspects of surgical and restorative management of referred patients.
Practice ManagerAndrew BloomfieldAndrew joined Gallions Reach after 20 years working in local
Government finance.He has attended many courses relating to his area of expertise and possesses a genuine interest in managing the highly motivated team at Gallions Reach.
Andrew is currently sitting his level 5 diploma in Practice Management.
Outside of work he enjoys a range of extreme sports and is a registered FA football coach, working within the local community coaching junior football teams.
Our referral management dental surgeons are: Key Anaesthetists/SedationistsDr Joe De Lange
Dr M Daood
Dr Giddeon Bosch
Dr Will Botha
MEET THE TEAM
4
inpractice
Implants & Oral SurgeryThe newsletter of Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
Welcome to Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
This year marks 20 years of the Gallions Reach Dental Clinic providing a referral
service to dental surgeons and their patients in South East London, West Kent
and beyond. Based in a large Health Centre in Thamesmead, London SE28,
the clinic comprises a team of dedicated oral surgeons, dental surgeons,
anaesthetists and nurses providing a full time referral management service for
all minor oral surgery and dental implant cases.
SPRING EDITION
STUDY CLUB DATES
5 April 7 June 23 AugustTo take part contact:
Andrew Bloomfield
T: 0208 312 1626
IN THIS ISSUE
Minor oral surgery and implant acceptance .................... 2
Beware of the inferior Alveolar Nerve .............................. 2
Our comprehensive implant treatment referral service ... 3No bone – no problem ..................................................... 3
10 reasons to refer to Gallions Reach ............................. 3
Meet the team ................................................................. 4
The clinic is managed by Andrew Bloomfield.
Andrew explains: “One of our strengths is that we
are a small team who have worked together for
many years. We have therefore gained enormous
experience over this time and dental surgeons
and their referred patients have therefore
benefited from the continuity of service delivery
that this ensures.”
Gallions Reach accepts both NHS exempt and
fee paying independent referrals for a full range
of minor oral surgery. The clinic directors,
Anthony Bendkowski and Jonathan Townsend,
who are both oral surgery specialists, maintain:
A key component of the success of Gallions
Reach as a referral centre is the good working
relationships we enjoy with our referring dental
surgeons. We aim to ensure a faster and more
flexible service for minor oral surgery referral than
is generally available through alternative providers
in the area.
Implant work is another key component of the
clinic’s work. Daniel Bateman, the lead dental
surgeon for referred implantology, says: “As an
implant referral centre, it is important that we
work closely with referring dental surgeons. A
new initiative for 2012 is our Implant Study Club.
This club, which is free to referring dentists, gives
them the opportunity to gain the experience
and confidence to restore cases such as single
crowns and small bridges under our guidance.”
(Please see our 2012 dates opposite). For all
enquiries please contact Andrew Bloomfield.
The clinic has chosen to work with a high quality
and reliable implant system, Xive, from Dentsply
Friadent. This well proven system has a versatile
range of prosthetic components allowing for
easy and flexible restorative solutions. We feel it
is an ideal system for dental surgeons wishing to
undertake restorative treatment where we have
provided the surgical stages.
What our patients say...
“I have never for a moment regretted my decision
to opt for implant treatment at Gallions Reach”
Any questions? Tel: 0208 312 1626
Marie WongI have worked at Gallions
Reach Dental Clinic for
over 12 years. I find my job
rewarding,making patients’
dental experience a more
comfortable and relaxing one.
I enjoy all aspects of clinical practice and I like
the mix and variety of work we do at Gallions,
from simple fillings to more complex cases with
dental implants.
Daniel Bateman
I qualified from The Royal
London Hospital in 1997 and
have been working at Gallions
Reach since 2001. I have
always wanted to be a dentist
for as long as I can remember.
Working at Gallions Reach is great; we provide
such a variety of treatment which makes every
day different. We are lucky to have such a great
team behind us. My interests include cycling,
running and the odd ironman.
Cahir Cassidy
I qualified from Queen’s
University Belfast in 1998
and have been one of the
associates at Gallions Reach
since July 2001. Professionally
I enjoy the rich mix of work
we provide – from general dentistry to the more
involved surgery and implant therapies available.
I gained a postgraduate diploma from Bristol
University 2 years ago to further improve the
work we do.
Raj PatelI qualified as a dentist in 1987
at the Welsh National School
of Medicine which is part of
the University of Cardiff. Since
graduating, I have worked as
a general dental practitioner in
South East London. I joined Gallions Reach Dental
Clinic in 2005. I enjoy working at Gallions Reach
Dental Clinic as I am part of a great team. Our
work is challenging, rewarding and very varied.
Our clinics are;
Gallions Reach Dental Clinic
Thamesmead, London SE28 8BE
www.gallionsreachdentalclinic.co.uk
The Flagstaff Clinic
Colchester, Essex CO2 7SP Tel: 01206 766266
www.flagstaff-dental.com
The Somerfield Hospital Complete Implantology Clinic
London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0DU Tel: 01622 260261
www.ukcic.com
Anthony Bendkowski
BDS(Lon) LDS RCS
(Eng) MFGDP(UK) Dip D
Sed(Newc) DPDS (Bris)
M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)
DIRECTOR Anthony Bendkowski is an oral surgeon with
over 20 years experience of surgical and
restorative management of referred implant
cases. He has a keen interest in all aspects of
dental education and has both lectured and
held courses on surgical and implant dentistry,
bone augmentation, practice development and
business skills.
He is a Past President of the Association of
Dental Implantology (UK) and an examiner for
the Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry
as well as for Membership in Oral Surgery,
for the Royal College of Surgeons, England.
Clinically he undertakes all aspects of bone
grafting, including iliac crest for reconstruction
of extensively resorbed cases, distraction
osteogenesis and has an interest in synthetic
bone regeneration substitutes.
Jon Townsend
BDS(Lon) M Surg Dent RCS(Eng)
DIRECTOR Jon Townsend graduated from U.C.H. in
1982. He has extensive experience of
hospital and practice-based oral surgery and for the past 20
years has worked as an oral surgeon in specialist practice.
He has a strong commitment to post graduate education
and has attended numerous courses focusing on oral
surgery, management of nervous patients, and implantology.
He lectures on anatomy and oral surgery, passing on
his experience in all aspects of surgical and restorative
management of referred patients.
Practice ManagerAndrew
BloomfieldAndrew joined Gallions
Reach after 20 years
working in local
Government finance.He has attended many
courses relating to his area of expertise
and possesses a genuine interest in
managing the highly motivated team at
Gallions Reach.
Andrew is currently sitting his level 5
diploma in Practice Management.
Outside of work he enjoys a range of
extreme sports and is a registered FA
football coach, working within the local
community coaching junior football teams.
Our referral management dental surgeons are:
Key Anaesthetists/
Sedationists
Dr Joe De Lange
Dr M DaoodDr Giddeon Bosch
Dr Will Botha
MEET THE TEAM
4
