Guests and ballot winners were treated to an insight into his ongoing groundbreaking research study on Biofilms.
The lecture took delegates on a journey through historical knowledge and understanding of bacteria; from the time when only 10 species were identifiable to the present day – where teams of researchers are identifying up to 25,000 species of bacteria in the oral cavity alone. Delegates were enthused by the potential future applications of such knowledge, with respect to the prevention and treatment of caries.
The full lecture will be available as an online webinar to BDA members via the BDA website, and also to dental professionals who register for CPD on the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme website (www.wrigleyoralhealthcare.co.uk). Registration is free of charge, and the webinar equates to one hour verifiable CPD, meeting the educational criteria set by the GDC.
Louisa Rowntree, manager of the UK Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme, said of the event:
“We were delighted to sponsor this event, in partnership with the BDA and the BDJ, and have already confirmed our support for the 2014 event. We are committed to helping dental professionals educate patients about oral care in a way that is relevant to today’s changing lifestyles and needs. Specifically, as Professor JM ten Cate touched on in his lecture, the current trend to graze throughout the day which is causing concern about oral care in the UK. It is lifestyle trends such as this which suggest that twice a day brushing may no longer be enough. We want to work together to ensure that dental patients are getting the best oral care advice for changing lifestyles and eating habits.”
Following the lecture, the host for the evening, Stephen Hancocks OBE, led questions from the audience and the event closed with a festive reception.