CASE STUDIES

ALEX JONES CASE STUDY

This patient needed new dentures as the before picture shows they are extremely over closed and loose.
This causes the patient to look older than her actual age and also has an profound effect on her confidence, shying away from social events. To be able to address this patients clinical and cosmetic needs, a Gerber denture was made. This was constructed using Candulor denture base material with Ivoclar Vivodent PE anterior teeth and Condyloform NFC II posterior teeth. We at 1st Dental, Sheffield and in particular, Richard Clegg the technician who carried out the work would like to thank Alex Jones BDS for the opportunity to be part of the team in this case.

1st DENTAL LABORATORIES AN OVERVIEW

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After

KISS DENTAL CASE STUDY

A single unit Atlantis case on upper 3, Astratech narrow platform implant, placed and allowed to integrate.
1. Platform level impression is taken and sent to the lab. Normal technique of casting with soft tissue is used. 2. The case is then sent to Atlantis in Molndal, Sweden by courier. 3. The case is scanned and designed using the Astratech VAD system. This system allows the crown to be designed from the outside in. 4. The images of the design are sent via email to the lab and the lab approves or requests for changes. The new updated version out very soon will allow you to make small changes to the design online as you view them through the web order system. 5. The abutment chosen is an exclusive Gold Hue, which is a nitrate coated titanium material, which still offers superior biological soft tissue attachment but is still very aesthetic due to the gold colour of the nitrate. Even the screw is coated. 6. The abutment arrives back in the lab in 3 days. 7. A conventional technique of custom shade take was done by a technician visiting the surgery to closely match the individual colours and effects with the surrounding dentition. Before After

Who Are 1st Dental?

1st Dental are the largest group of dental laboratories in the UK. We employ over 200 people over multiple locations across the UK. Our laboratories operate as standalone laboratories, but with the support and benefits of a larger organisation.
1st Dental is all about delivering exceptional service with great quality at the right price to our customers. We cannot achieve this without well trained staff that share the vision top class local service with benefit of a national support network.

The crown was a Renishaw Incise Zirconia crown which again offers superior bio compatibility to gold. Once the blanching of the soft tissue had gone after a few minutes the crown was almost undetectable in the mouth. The case was done at our Sheffield lab and the surgeon who kindly provided these photos and allowed us to use the case is Kailesh Solanki of Kiss Dental, Manchester.

AN Spring Nigel OVERVIEW

Group Managing Director 1st Dental Laboratories nigelspring@1stdental.co.uk

I became a Dental Technician in 1967. I have worked in numerous laboratories over my professional working life and for the last eight years this has been with 1st Dental. There are benefits of working within a Group where each laboratory, and each person is treated as an individual. This creates greater opportunities for in-house learning as well as the opportunity to go on courses something which I have undertaken. Within the group there is a wealth of knowledge and skill, which is highly advantageous to anyone wishing to pursue a career within the dental profession. 1st Dental is evolving with technology and provides its technicians with up to date modern innovative CAD CAM systems to maintain a high standard of dental excellence. The Management Team are always supportive of new ideas and look to identify new technologies and methods of work to assist in the workplace. They are on hand to deal with any problems, personal or professional. Nigel Shaw at 1st Dental, Paignton.

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MEET THE TEAM

CENTRAL TEAM
The Central Management Team consists of Nigel Spring (Group Managing Director), Jonathan Foxcroft (Group Finance Director), Stefan Roguszka (Group Operations Manager), Gary Jenkinson (Group Technical Manager), James Mackie (Group Quality and Training Manager) and Fliss Stewart (Group Human Resource Manager). The Central Teams role within the group is one of supporting and helping individual laboratory managers and the technicians within our laboratories.

TRAINING AND EVENTS

TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Since 2010 the Group has invested heavily in training and development. The majority of our Laboratory Managers have completed an Institute of Leadership and Management Level Three Award. This has been achieved in conjunction with our training partners SWA. Our second year of management training has just started

Nigel Spring

Group Managing Director

Nigel has been with the Group since 2008 and comes from a background of precision engineering and business management in the aerospace industry. Nigel has an Honours Degree in Engineering and Management and a Masters in Business Administration. Away from work Nigel enjoys motorcycling, running and playing the guitar. (@nigelspring).

Jonathan Foxcroft

Group Finance Director

A Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience in a variety of commercial accounting roles. Jonathan has significant experience in change management, working capital management and business creation. Jonathan is also a Non-Executive Director of the DLA. Away from work Jonathan is an active member of the Round Table and also a Non-Executive Director of the Horse and Bamboo Theatre. (@jonathanfoxcrof).

Stefan Roguszka delivering his end of course presentation in September 2011.

The first day in September 2011 for the second course of 1st Dentals Management Training Programme.

James Mackie

Group Quality & Training Manager

Jim Mackie is a qualified and registered dental technician with over 30 years experience. He has experience in both fixed and removable prosthetics. Jim has always been interested in the laboratory business and was very proud to serve on the DLA Council for 7 years, during which time he became Chairman. Following a 10 year appointment as Managing Director in a large laboratory Jim has decided to devote his energy to the training and development of technical staff within the 1st Dental Group, a role which he started in March 2011. (@jimfangfarrier).

Stefan Roguszka

Group Operations Manager

Stefan started out as an Apprentice Dental Technician at OHaras in Nottingham in 1972, completing his City and Guilds qualification in 1977, whilst working at the Riley Dental Laboratory. Hes specialised in Crown and Bridge, with 38 years experience, the last 27 years of which have included all aspects of implant restorations. Stefan gained an Honours Degree in Dental Technology at Castle College, Nottingham in 2009 and was the Manager of 1st Dental, Ripley, before undertaking the role of Group Technical Manager and subsequently Group Operations Manager at 1st Dental. (@stefanroguszka).

I have worked for 1st Dental for 7 years and have found them a good and innovative company to work for. They make training and development available to everyone, and this has been invaluable to me. In an industry where technology is moving on in leaps and bounds it is imperative that we keep up with new developments. 1st Dental are keen that every employee, in every department, has the right training to develop and improve their skills. Lynda Christian at 1st Dental, West Midlands.

PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

CAD CAM
CAD CAM has become increasingly important. The Group predominantly uses the Renishaw Incise and Laser PFM product ranges. Gary is involved in a development program with Delcam and we also use Dental Wings in some specific applications. The Group regularly completes over 2500 CAD CAM based restorations a month. It is vital that both our technicians and customers are kept well informed of new and exciting developments. CAD CAM CPD Events for dentists and technicians at 1st Dental, West Midlands.

Promotional event and Summer Barbeque at 1st Dental, West Midlands.

Gary Jenkinson

Group Technical Manager

Gary has been in the dental technology industry for nearly 25 years. He started his career at Aesthetic Dental Services in Scarborough and is currently the Laboratory Manager at Sheffield as well as fulfilling the role of Group Technical Manager. Along the way Gary spent a number of years as a Ceramist at another premier UK laboratory. For many years Gary has also been a Technical Instructor supporting Paul Tipton on the Tipton Training courses. Garys Role within 1st Dental is to ensure that the training and development of our Crown and Bridge staff is class leading and to oversee the development of CAD CAM techniques across the Group. Away from work Gary enjoys football and is a volunteer for HM Coastguard. (@gary_jenkinson).

Fliss Stewart

Group Human Resource Manager

Fliss has worked within the Group since 2007. From 2008 she has been managing the HR function. Fliss is qualified in People Management & Development and Employment Law and is currently studying towards a degree in HR Management. (@1stdentaljobs).

Some of the Team from 1st Dental, West Midlands I have been working for 1st Dental as an apprentice for almost three years. 1st Dental pay for my college education so that I can become a qualified dental technician. They also offer other courses outside college with regards to training in specific areas of the job. As a technician this benefits me and the company so that I have clear understanding in a specific area and I can do the job correctly and more efficiently. I am continuing to develop and learn new skills through the courses and programs that 1st Dental offer to us as technicians. We are currently working with new scanner systems that I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about with some of my colleagues from other laboratories within the 1st Dental Group. This is an opportunity I may not have got without 1st Dental. Dan Barber at 1st Dental, Harrogate.

@gary_jenkinson

I joined 1st Dental in 2006, taking on the role of head of prosthetics for the Sheffield laboratory. At the Sheffield laboratory there has always been a friendly atmosphere almost like family, and like every family, there have been ups and downs. During the time I have been working as part of the 1st Dental team, I would like to say that the support and training I have received and continue to receive from my Manager, Gary Jenkinson and the rest of the team from lab support, has been fantastic. Richard Clegg at 1st Dental, Sheffield.

Jim instructing on a recent acrylic course at 1st Dental, Harrogate