Presentations from some of dentistry’s top clinical speakers, live demonstrations, career and business focused sessions and large exhibition complete with Innovation zone are all part of the 2015 British Dental Conference and Exhibition which returns to the Manchester Central Convention Complex from May 7-9. Up to 15 hours verifiable CPD is available at the event and you can even build up an appetite for the event beforehand with the new event App.
Expert clinicians
Daniel Wismeijer, professor and head of department of oral implantology and aesthetic dentistry at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACDA) is one of this year’s headline speakers. His presentation on the Thursday of the event will look at the continued growth of digital dentistry and the impact this is having on everyday practice. He will describe the various digital tools that are available in the dental practice, from computer aided design and oral scanning to computer aided manufacturing and crown insertion. He will also discuss the latest research on the precision and application of these tools and technologies.
Thursday’s opening speaker, Basil Mizrahi, is another name to look out for. A specialist in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry Basil runs a full time private practice, is an honorary clinical lecturer at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute, and diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Basil will be delivering two lectures on the Thursday. In his opening presentation he will look at contemporary treatment of worn dentition and how to combine
longevity with aesthetics whilst his second lecture will cover the pros and cons of different types of anterior all ceramic crowns and how to achieve long-term success with the right systems.
Jason Smithson, a private practitioner in Cornwall and well known expert in restorative dentistry is a further draw. On Saturday he will be leading delegates keen to emulate nature’s morphology through an anterior composite resin masterclass.
Other headline speakers appearing in Manchester include Francesco Mannocci, professor of endontology at King’s College London Dental Institute; Chris Tredwin, professor of restorative dentistry and head of Peninsula Dental School; Richard Cure, head of dentistry studies and clinical director of orthodontics at the University of Warwick; and Ian Dunn, specialist periodontist and undergraduate teaching lead in periodontics at Liverpool University.
In addition to presentations on every clinical specialism, from periodontics to prosthodontics, the event will offer a wide variety of career development and business focused presentations from marketing your practice and recruiting the right staff to succeeding in interviews and complying with regulations. This year also sees the return of the FGDP mini-series which will include presentations on complaint management, record keeping, special care dentistry and ‘life after FD’. The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) mini-series will also be returning with a variety of sessions of interest to GDPs looking to expand their knowledge of cosmetic dentistry.
Exhibition and social programme
Popular features returning to the exhibition hall in 2015 include the Demonstration theatre hosted by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute. This is the place to watch live demonstrations of techniques including crown preparation, porcelain onlays, implants and ceramics, clinical photography and how to deal with anaphylaxis and epilepsy. Also situated in the exhibition hall, the Training essentials theatre will offer a three day programme of 30 minute sessions based on the BDA’s Training Essentials portfolio.
The large exhibition is itself not to be missed. Exhibitors representing major dental product manufacturers and suppliers will be showcasing their products and the Innovation zone will showcase the latest in dental technology.
British Dental Association advisers will once again be offering free 15 minute one to one advice sessions in the Advice zone. And finally, don’t forget the Speakers’ corner for quick, accessible sessions in a more informal environment.
Moving from day to evening the event’s social programme includes Thursday evening drinks in the Exhibition hall, a Friday evening Cuban themed party at Revolucion de Cuba and the Spring Ball for newly-qualified dentists at the Palace Hotel.
Plan your visit
A range of price options are available for BDA members and non-members, with three day conference passes free
for BDA Extra and Expert members, and significantly reduced for Essential members. BDA Expert members are also entitled to two free three day DCP Passes or six free one day DCP passes. Prices are significantly reduced for foundation dentists and BDA student members can attend for free.
Prospective delegates can find out more and register online at www.bda.org/conference or by calling 0870 166 6625.
Prospective delegates can now plan their visit using the event App. New for 2015 the App allows delegates to view
maps and programmes for the event on their smartphone, create personalised agendas, see essential information and get instant event notifications. The app is available to download now via Apple and Android, just search for BDA Conference 2015.