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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

F ourteen individuals who have made outstanding contributions to den- tistry have been honoured by the British Dental Association (BDA) in the organisation’s 2012 Honours and Awards it has been announced this week. BDA Fellowship, which is awarded in recognition of out- standing and distinguished service to the BDA and the dental profession, has been conferred on three individuals: Dr Mike Arthur, a general den- tal practitioner in Lanarkshire and former Chair of the BDA’s Scottish Council; Dr Lester Ell- man, a general dental practi- tioner and former Chair of the BDA’s General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC); and Dr Raj Joshi, a consultant in restora- tive dentistry who has repre- sented hospital dentists at a national level for many years and served as both Chairman and President of the South Yorkshire Branch. BDA Life Membership was conferred on three in- dividuals: Dr John Mooney, the current Chair and former President of the BDA’s East Lancashire Cheshire Branch who has served as a Vice Chair of GDPC and member of the BDA’s Executive Board; Mr Jackie Morrison who has served both the BDA’s Commu- nity Dental Services Group and its West of Scotland Branch in roles including President; and former Consultant in Den- tal Public Health Dr Richard Ward, a former Chair of the BDA’s Central Committee for Community Dental Services (now Salaried Dentists Com- mittee). Three individuals’ names will be entered on the BDA’s Roll of Distinction: British Dental Trade Association Executive Director Tony Reed, Emeritus Professor Phillip Sutcliffe and BDA Director Linda Wallace. Dr Malcolm Heath of the BDA’s Eastern Counties Branch, and Dr John Her- rick, who has played a lead- ing role on the BDA’s Scottish Salaried Services Committee, have been awarded the BDA’s Certificate of Merit for Ser- vices to the Association. Dr David Croser, Communica- tions Manager for Dental Pro- tection and a leading figure in the campaign to allow dentists living with HIV to practise, and Dr Mervyn Druian, a lead- ing figure in the BDA’s Met- ropolitan Branch, have been awarded the BDA’s Certificate of Merit for Services to the Pro- fession. BDA President Dr Frank Holloway said: “The BDA is ex- tremely proud to be honour- ing these fourteen individuals, whose outstanding commitment and professionalism have illumi- nated dentistry. Each has served the dental family and the patients it treats with dedication and distinction. The dental profes- sion can be proud that it counts amongst its ranks so many indi- viduals of such calibre.” A ceremony to present the winners with their awards will be held in London in November. DT BDA celebrates individual contributions to dentistry O n Saturday 3rd No- vember 2012 den- tal, aesthetic and beauty professionals will be attending the party of the year at the MyFaceMy- Body awards. The theme is a masquerade ball, and with entertainment from the West End, a drinks reception and a three-course-meal, the even- ing promises to be a great night out. The aesthetic and dental business is one of the most forward-looking industries in the world. It is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible to achieve and matches technological advances with human endeav- our to create stunning solu- tions which change people’s lives for the better. To recognise this, The My- FaceMyBody Awards, which is the first aesthetic and dental consumer awards, has been organised to celebrate and award those who have made a difference in the cosmetic sphere. The prestigious awards, which are sponsored by handi…MEDIA and will be televised and consumers will be involved in the voting pro- cess. The awards are promis- ing to be a fantastic chance to promote company products and services and with special sponsorship packages and the knowledge that MyFace- MyBody will reach 10 million consumers during the run up to the awards through various media channels. What’s more, the awards will be supporting Bridge2Aid, a charity set up to help bring dental pain relief to East Af- rica, an area where people have no access to pain relief, leaving millions in pain. The charity helps to train local health workers in basic extrac- tion techniques. Focussing on sustainability, and with the help of dentists and nurses from the UK, they train more than 48 health workers each year with plans for expansion. Because of this work, an esti- mated 1.7 million people now live within reach of someone who can help them when they have dental pain. Along with a whole host of entries, from body reshap- ing treatments to non-surgi- cal procedures, best clinics and community teams, those shortlisted from the dental world are: Best Tooth Whitening Enlighten Zoon Whitespeed – Phillips Pearl Drops tea and coffee & Hollywood smile Arm & Hammer Advanced White Max Booster Arm & Hammer Advanced Whitening Best Dental Hygiene Sonicare Airflow – Phillips Sonicare Diamond Clean – Philips Molar Ltd Tepe - Angle Brush Molar Ltd Implant Care tooth- brush Arm and Hammer SONIC Spin- brush Pearldrops Whitening mouth- wash Most Innovative Dental Prestige Dental – bruxism TePe Clip Strip Smile in a day implants Clearstep Pearldrops beauty sleep Ivoclar Best clinic dental Harley Studio The Smile Studios Beacon Dental Care Bank View Smile Studios Savernake Forest dental Harley Dental Studio MyFaceMyBody is a televi- sion and online resource for consumers seeking advice on hundreds of beauty and cos- metic treatments. It allows people to access information, learn about treatments, follow the latest procedures and dis- cuss them via our social media channels. The MyFaceMyBody Awards and the masquerade ball and held at The Landmark Hotel, London on the 3rd November 2012. DT MyFaceMyBody Awards - the shortlist is announced 6 News United Kingdom Edition September 3-9, 2012 T o mark Colgate Oral Health Month, Colgate is offering the chance to win a fantastic week-long trip for two to New York to take in the Greater New York Dental Meeting, which runs from 24th to 27th November 2012. The Greater New York Dental Meeting is one of the largest dental congresses in the world, attracting more than 50,000 delegates from 132 countries. Featuring some of the most highly re- garded authorities on den- tistry, the event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, will be an un- rivalled opportunity to expand your knowledge by exploring the latest industry innovations and practices. And after the congress, there will be plenty of time to hit the shops, take in a show on Broadway, or just sample the very best that the Big Apple has to offer! To enter visit http://www. colgateprofessional.co.uk be- fore midnight on 30th Septem- ber. Terms and conditions ap- ply. See website for details. DT Win a trip for two to GNYDM T his year, BDTA Dental Showcase is switching to e-ticketing, which means big savings in postage costs. To encourage delegates to register online, the BDTA will be donating up to £10,000 to dental charities chosen by you. All you need to do is to go to www.dentalshowcase. com, register for your e-ticket and vote for the dental char- ity of your choice. When on-line registrations reach 20,000, we will donate £5,000, shared out between the chari- ties in accordance with your votes. When registrations reach 25,000 we will add another £5,000 to be shared between them in the same way. £10,000 really can make a difference to people’s lives, so every registration counts. Registering in ad- vance also means that you get free entry to the show, so don’t delay. Once you have registered, don’t forget to choose your favourite dental charity to de- cide how the money is shared by voting at: www.dental- showcase.com/charity This year’s BDTA Dental Showcase takes place from 4th-6th October at ExCeL London, the biggest exhibition on the UK dental calendar. Featuring over 300 exhibitors with knowledgeable on-stand experts displaying their full product range and more than 10,000 delegates, BDTA Den- tal Showcase is the premier event of the year. Register on- line now, if you want to get first-hand experience of the latest innovations the dental industry has to offer, all at this year’s BDTA Dental Show- case. With mini-lectures, live theatre demonstrations and opportunities for CPD, there is something for every mem- ber of the dental team. Don’t miss out! Remember, your on- line registration can make a difference! If, for any rea- son, you cannot get access to the internet, then you can still obtain free entry to the show by contacting our pre- show registration hotline on 01494 729959. DT Help us reach 25,000 registrations and unlock £10,000 for dental charities