Dr Manrina Rhode, Principal of DRMR in London, was recently invited to Bologna with RPA Dental and Cefla, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge technology he uses in practice every day. She says: “It was a great trip. We loved visiting the Cefla factory – it was very useful to gain a better understanding of how the chairs are made, how the factory operates and all the new and exciting things coming! “I felt really comfortable continuing to work with Celfa because my own ethos aligned with the company’s. I also found it interesting that some of the chair components are mad ..read more

Dr Mehdi Yazdi, Principal at Crown Bank Dental and Implant Centre, recently joined other colleagues on an exclusive trip to Bologna as a guest of RPA Dental to learn more about how the products are created by Cefla. He says: “This trip was a generous, thoughtful and kind gesture from RPA Dental. “It was also a fantastic opportunity to see, first-hand, the high standards of care and attention that go into manufacturing the equipment we, as dentists and business owners, use. “At the Cefla factory, we saw how the units are assembled and tested. It was great to meet some of the people responsible ..read more

RPA Dental is a leading supplier of dental technologies, chairs and imaging equipment in the UK. The team recently took a group of guests to Bologna, to see how some of their innovative products are designed and made by manufacturer, Cefla. Dr Niall Hutchinson, Principal Dentist and Clinical Director of Cherrytree Dental, was on the trip and tells us more: “This trip was excellently organised and I really enjoyed it. This is not something that dentists get to do often! When I was invited, I knew I was a valued customer and that my loyalty had been recognised. “We visited the Cefla factory, and ..read more

Dr Angela Ly, dentist at YourSmile Clinic, was recently a guest of RPA Dental on a trip to Italy, visiting the Celfa factory – a leading global manufacturer of first-class dental equipment. She says: “The trip was fantastic fun. Bologna is a beautiful city and I will definitely return for the amazing food. I still dream of the fresh pasta with truffle cream! Other highlights were the Ferrari driving experience and fine-dining in a cave with a glass-bottomed floor. “It was also an opportunity to meet with other like-minded dentists, and see the work that goes into RPA Dental’s equipment. “At th ..read more

Miriam Hutchinson, Business Director of Cherrytree Dental in Oxfordshire, and Clinical Director, Dr Niall Hutchinson, were recently invited to Bologna, Italy, by RPA Dental. They and a small group of colleagues were given exclusive insight into how their industry-leading equipment is fabricated by leading manufacturer, Cefla. Miriam says: “Niall and I felt honoured to be selected to attend because we really rate RPA Dental as a company, and this was a huge gesture of how much they value our custom. It was also an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people from the industry, which enabled ..read more

Loyalty is earned in many different ways, but it usually takes time and requires mutual respect between parties. This is a concept that the dental profession is very familiar with – earning the trust and loyalty of patients can be difficult but highly rewarding. The same principles apply to the relationships built with suppliers. This is something that RPA Dental understands completely. It’s also the reason why the RPA Dental team wanted to show their appreciation for the on-going support provided by an array of clinicians across the UK. As such, they recently took a group of customers and fri ..read more

Together with Porsche Centre Bolton, we recently hosted the launch of the 2023 Stern Weber S380TRC and Castellini Area Chair Packages. Nestled within the pristine confines of Porsche Centre Bolton, these two state-of-the-art models took centre stage. Amidst the gleaming Porsches, the Stern Weber S380TRC and Castellini Area Chair Packages exuded an aura of innovation and sophistication.     Guests witnessed the Stern Weber S380TRC and Castellini Area Chair Packages in action. Interactive demonstrations showcased the precision and advanced features of these dental equipment m ..read more

Chair Shutdown procedure for Stern Weber and Castellini Run the unit through a cleaning cycle Autosteril / Bioster or 2 min Flush cycle depending on the version you operate on your unit. Remove Water bottle and Drain lines of all water by activating dynamic instrumentation Drain Air condensate located either at the base of the Chair or under the spittoon Run Suction Cleaning Procedure Clean all filters and gently apply O ring grease or Vaseline to all rubber seals DO NOT LEAVE ANY SUCTION, SPITTOON FILTERS, SUCTION ENDS, IN ANY CLEANING SOLUTION, OF ANY KIND, OTHER THAN WATER Drain your spitt ..read more

Is There an Older Market for Cosmetic Dentistry? With the rise in the popularity of cosmetic dentistry in the UK, practices wishing to compete should not exclude an older market for their services. Who are dental implants for? Is cosmetic dentistry only confined to younger people, who, reportedly, put more of a priority on appearance? When private dental practices are putting together their strategic marketing plans, they should whether marketing treatments to older patients has its benefits.     Boomers and Budgets According to the Resolution Foundation’s Intergenerational Commissio ..read more

Why can’t you live without your Castellini chair? What are the primary reasons you love it? My Castellini chair gives me ultimate control at my fingertips with a range of intuitive operational programs and settings.  It looks absolutely stunning and offers my patients the very best in comfort and safety.  I don’t do second best in anything, that’s why I went for Castellini.   Why did you opt to buy a Castellini chair? When I purchased my first practice in 2005 I was determined to make sure I had the very best in terms of equipment, so I set about evaluating all the options at th ..read more