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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

L-R: Hal Cruttenden, David Phillips, Keith Hemmingway May 23-29, 20116 News United Kingdom Edition D enplan is extremely excit- ed and proud to announce that its Chairman, David Phillips, has been recognised with a special honour at this year’s Den- tal Awards. The Dental Awards are organ- ised by The Probe magazine and developed to recognise and re- ward the very highest standards in UK dentistry and oral healthcare. David was thrilled to receive the award for Outstanding Achieve- ment at the glittering awards cer- emony, which took place at the Lancaster House Hotel in London on the 6th May. Keith Hemmingway, Chair- man of The Dental Web, pre- sented David with the award and spoke of David’s ‘glittering career’, both in the UK and over- seas. He also praised David for his work with the GDC, WHO, Oasis and Denplan, as well as his tire- less dedication to the profession and his family. David was de- scribed as a ‘rather special and in- triguing individual’ and the team at Denplan could not agree more. Steve Gates, Denplan Manag- ing Director, said: “I could not be happier for David, who certainly deserves this prestigious award. He is a real character and entirely devoted to the dental profession and to Denplan. His achievements truly are ‘outstanding’ and long may his involvement continue”! DT Outstanding Achievement for Denplan Chairman M embers of the British Dental Editors Forum (BDEF) gathered togeth- er at the RAF Club in Piccadilly at the end of April for an evening of networking, discussion and an in- formative presentation by one of Britain’sleadingsciencejournalists and broadcasters, Judith Hann. Judith is known to millions for the 20 years she spent presenting BBC’s Tomorrow’sWorld as well as other programmes on technology, health, food and the environment. The topic for the evening was Publicising Science and Health- care in the 21st Century and Judith drew on her wealth of experience in the media to add to the debate. She openly shared examples of times when broadcasts didn’t go according to plan, explained the need to make contact with na- tional publications and highlighted the importance of joining together with industry peers to create a united voice on subjects affecting the industry at large. The event provided an oppor- tunity for BDEF Chairman, Ken Eaton, to officially launch this year’s Young Dental Writers Award and announce that the ceremony will be taking place on 14 Septem- ber 2011. Ken explained that the initiative was growing in populari- tyeachyearandencouragedBDEF members to nominate young writ- ers for this year’s award. DT Judith Hann shares her experiences www.colgateprofessional.co.uk www.colgate.ie Cavities Sensitive Teeth Bad Breath Staining Enamel Erosion Gum Problems Plaque Tartar For a healthy mouth recommend NEW Colgate Total. COLGATE TOTAL 12 hours after toothbrushing – reduced bacteria regrowth 12 hours after toothbrushing – significant bacteria regrowth Colgate Total provides Stannous fluoride toothpaste %REDUCTION IN PLAQUE BACTERIA REGROWTH *Dramatisation illustrating reduction of plaque bacteria 12 hours after toothbrushing with Colgate Total vs stannous fluoride toothpaste. 1 Furgang et al, J Dent Res. 2011; 90 (Spec Issue): Abstract 3073. 12 hours after toothbrushing vs stannous fluoride toothpaste1 72 Only one toothpaste provides clinically proven non-stop 12 hour protection against bacteria... ...and protects against most common dental problems, including: