Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

If you are interested in Endodontics and would like to join us, please visit our website www.britishendodonticsociety.org.uk or contact Annabel Thomas, BES Administrator email info@britishendodonticsociety.org.uk THE BRITISH ENDODONTIC SOCIETY SPRING SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2013 Regenerative Endodontics: A translational approach Saturday 9th March 2013 The Institution of Civil Engineers, London Seminar for GDP’s with a special interest in endodontics: Spring 2013 The Society is also organising a seminar for GDP’s in Central London in early Spring. The seminar will provide an update on endodontics in everyday practice. Attendance at the seminar will be complimentary irrespective of whether an individual is a member, however delegates will be asked to book in advance. Further details will be given on the BES website in the next few weeks or contact Annabel Thomas to register your interest. Regeneration of tissues to restore damaged or missing body parts is the new forefront of basic and clinical research in medicine. The translational approach of identifying a clinical problem, exploring it in the laboratory and applying test findings clinically to improve treatment outcomes is evident in Endodontics too. Clinicians and scientists present the latest news from this exciting endodontic forefront. SPEAKERS CONFIRMED SO FAR INCLUDE Dr Stéphane Simon Université de Paris Diderot Professor Anibal Diogenes University of Texas Health Science Center Professor Irma Thesleff University of Helsinki Dr Jean-Pierre Albouy Montpellier, France February 11-17, 201316 United Kingdom EditionFeature W ith millions of peo- ple tuning in to TV programmes like Embarrassing Bodies, 10 Years Younger and Extreme Makeo- ver, the public has never been more aware of the possibili- ties for changing their looks. These reality shows have provided exposure to the cos- metic dentistry industry, and, together with increasingly cost effective treatments, have shown that procedures are now available to almost anyone, rather than restricted only to the rich and famous. Now more than ever, the British public are keen to have straight, white teeth like their favourite celebrities and there is no question that demand for cosmetic dentistry is on the rise. Orthodontic treatment in particular has benefited from countless pages of publicity thanks to famous brace wear- ers such as Tom Cruise or Kate Middleton. Assumption In the past, people have gen- erally assumed that only the teeth of the young can be moved into a more attrac- tive, even position, but the fact is that orthodontics can work at any age. Patients are now becoming increasingly aware that good teeth can not only boost their self-con- fidence but also improve their general health. Patient Knowledge In fact, the once unfashion- able view of wearing braces is now acceptable even for adults. This is helped enor- mously by the sheer range of modern treatments available, which are far less obtrusive than the traditional ‘train tracks’ and are often more ef- fective, more quickly. With this increased inter- est in cosmetic dentistry and the ability to search the In- ternet for the various options available, patients are more knowledgeable now than ever before and they expect to have all of these choices available to them. This awareness and level of expectation puts gen- eral dental practitioners un- der considerable pressure to provide their patients with the desired specialised treat- ments. For all dentists, their pa- tients’ wellbeing is paramount Get your patients smiling by referring certain aspects of treatment Tim Bradstock-Smith talks referrals... ‘For all dentists, their patients’ well- being is paramount and they strive towards top qual- ity treatment that is suited to each individual patient’s need’