Attending Showcase will give you an opportunity to learn about new products and trends and provide food for thought as to what you might need to put on your ‘wish list’ to ensure your practice has what it needs to stay competitive. It will stimulate new ideas as you will have access to so many retailers; it would take you the best part of a year if you invited them for an appointment between patients! It also provides you with an opportunity to do a little competitor snooping, as you’ll be able to see what’s available on the market and how the technology compares with your existing equipment.
Dental Showcase gives you a chance to catch up on valuable CPD. The Dental Update Study Day has a fascinating mix of speakers including John Milne, senior national dental advisor of the CQC and Steve Hawkins, BA’s chief training pilot, who will be comparing the aviation and dental industries in his fascinating lecture entitled ‘Lessons from the Flight Deck’.
Phil Eisenberg, from Sparklysmile in Blackheath is planning to take his whole practice. “A day out for the staff at Showcase is always fun” he commented. “Not only do we get to see the latest products and equipment coming out but also it is a perfect chance to get hands on with many new gadgets. There is the CPD to be gained, of course, and it is great to have my team along as they can be involved in making decisions on how the practice is going to be run for the next year. A little bit of ownership goes a very long way. Seeing the company representatives in a different setting is enjoyable too. Being out as a crowd is also good for team spirit and who wouldn’t want to spend a day with this lot!”
NHS70 – then and now
The National Health Service turned 70 this July and you might want to take the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, and to appreciate the vital role that the NHS dentistry plays in preventing and treating dental disease. The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) will be at Dental Showcase for all three days and will have Sarah Hurley, CDO for England, talking each morning about the development and provision of NHS dental services. The Thursday morning session will be available to dental societies only, but Friday and Saturday are open to all on a first come, first served basis. You can give your input into what’s needed and where money should be prioritised with discussions at the CDO Zone. This is your chance to provide feedback!
To register, or for more information, visit dentalshowcase.com