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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Do you have an opinion or some- thing to say on any Dental Tribune UK article? Or would you like to write your own opinion for our guest comment page? If so don’t hesitate to write to: The Editor, Dental Tribune UK Ltd, 4th Floor, Treasure House, 19-21 Hatton Garden, London, EC1 8BA Or email: lisa@dentaltribuneuk.com Editorial comment T he 2nd John McLean Honorary Symposium has been organised in order to increase the funding of The John McLean Fellow- ship, which was formed in May 2010 to not only fund academic and clinical research, but also to honour John for his contribu- tion to dentistry. During his lifetime John achieved international renown as a highly regarded dental practitioner, scientist, author and keynote lecturer. His work was underpinned by a passion for science and astute insight of trends in dentistry and it is with- out doubt that his contribution to his fields of special interest and expertise in dentistry can- not be underestimated. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Dental Health: Cra- dle to Grave” and will be held in the new seminar suite at Castle View Dental in Windsor on Fri- day May 4, 2012. The suite can seat a maximum of 55 delegates so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Speakers include Edwina Kidd; Jim Page; Cheryl Butz; Ian Needleman; Tim Watson; Mike Wise; John Besford and David Winkler. The goal is to raise a mini- mum of £15,000 for the McLean Fellowship. A minimum donation of £300 to the John McLean Fel- lowship is suggested to secure your place for this unique event. Your donation will help promote and nurture student research in dental materials and enhance the opportunities available to those beginning their career in this vital aspect of dentistry. Contact David Winkler at david@castleviewdental.net for more details. DT Cradle to grave T ime really does fly when you are having fun! Here we are, mid April already and conference sea- son is rapidly ap- proaching. I will basically be living from a suit- case over the next few weeks as trips to Manchester et al beckons. A bit closer to home, 18- 19th May sees the much an- ticipated Clinical Innovations Conference, held at the fabu- lous Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London. With a top line-up of speakers such as Nasser Barghi and DT con- tributor Mhari Coxon, attend- ees are assured of a lively thought-provoking conference and plenty of networking op- portunities. Of course no self respect- ing conference would be com- plete without a party, and the Clinical Innovations Confer- ence is no exception! The or- ganisers have teamed up with charitable association the AOG to present a charity ball with all the glitz and glamour you’d expect. Proceeds from the event go towards the AOG Chitrakoot Project, providing dental care to families in the Indian village of Chitrakoot and its surrounds. For more about the Clinical Innova- tions Conference, go to www.clinicalin- novations.co.uk or call 02074008989. DT 3NewsApril 9-15, 2012United Kingdom Edition