College fellowship awarded

Stephen Booth, Country Manager at Straumann UK received the Fellowship in recognition of the collaborative links he instigated and developed between the further education college and the dental technology industry.

Surrey based Booth was instrumental in bringing cutting-edge equipment to the college through an onsite Straumann Centre of Excellence.  Pioneering equipment including the StraumannCares CadCam system, plus technical support and consumable resources have enabled over 140 full and part time students to further develop their skills in implant dentistry, as well as in restorative and regenerative solutions.

The training centre’s launch in November 2013, led to Booth facilitating master classes where Straumann experts shared their knowledge and experiences with students and staff.  With his endorsement, a series of continuous professional development training days have also been held at the college for dental practitioners from across the country.

Expressing his delight for the award, Stephen Booth said: “It is an honour to be recognised in this way. 

“When I studied at the college, I was incredibly passionate about the creative side of dental technology, through the principles of design and the specific materials used to sculpt individual dental devices.  The CadCam systems and software that BMet students are using continue to push the boundaries of this creativity, while encouraging them to be more aware of the employment opportunities the industry has to offer.