Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

United Kingdom Edition February 25- March 3, 2013 H ow long do implants last? will be the focus of the Association of Dental Implantology’s (ADI) 2013 Congress. The UK’s largest implant association is hosting their biennial Con- gress from 1 – 3 May 2013 in Manchester, focusing on the complications, risk manage- ment and prognosis of implant treatment. Delegates will be able to participate in lectures from internationally acclaimed speakers, visit the specialist implant exhibition and net- work with colleagues from the global implant industry. Attendees will benefit from the many networking oppor- tunities on offer, including the ADI Oscars Bash, which takes place in the Midland Hotel on the Thursday night. ADI President Professor Cemal Ucer says “Following decades of research and de- velopment, when patient de- mand and expectations are rising, we should address: what are the real challenges and problems facing us today that affect the success and longevity of implant treat- ment? I am confident that the ADI 2013 Team Congress will answer this important ques- tion.” The presentations will cov- er the full spectrum of topics relevant to anybody who is in- volved with dental implantol- ogy or is planning to enter the field. The Congress will fea- ture lectures on the complete dental implant process, from consultation, placement and after-care to associated risks and complications. It will also include sessions on many spe- cific aspects involved in the running of a dental implant service, such as legal consid- erations and managing patient expectations. The Congress exhibition, open over the two days, will give delegates the chance to see the latest products, learn up-to-date techniques and meet industry leaders. Exhibitors to date include, BioHorizons, Biomet 3i, DENTSPLY Implants, Gestlich Biomaterials, Implantium, Megagen Implants, Nobel Bi- ocare, Straumann and many more. The ADI 2013 Team Con- gress takes place 1 – 3 May at the Manchester Central Con- vention Complex. Visit www. adi.org.uk/congress2013 for the full programme and to confirm your registration. DT ADI holds 25th anniversary team congress A two-year joint project is underway between the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and the As- sociation for Simulated Prac- tice in Healthcare (ASPiH) to promote simulation-based education (SBE) in health and social care. Launched with the support of the Department of Health (DH), the initiative will in- vestigate how simulation is being integrated into health- care education curricula, de- velop and strengthen relevant communities of practice, in- form the existing and fu- ture commissioning and quality assurance processes for the education and train- ing of healthcare profession- als, and influence policy in the field. Professor Bryn Baxen- dale, President of ASPiH and Chair of the Project Strategy Group said: “Simulation can help learners prepare for the realities of clinical practice and enhance their level of readiness as a new graduate. High quality SBE may also help relieve the pressures faced by courses heavily reli- ant on placement-based train- ing as well as contributing to- wards improving quality and safety of patient care.” The project has appointed a team of part-time regional Simulation Development Of- ficers (SDOs). SDOs are es- tablishing a stakeholder data- base, developing an evidence bank of current good practice which will inform and help define a future professional standards framework and building links with govern- ment bodies. They are also or- ganising workshops, meetings and events. Their work is be- ing coordinated by an opera- tional group, chaired by the Project Lead. Geoff Glover, Head of Health and Social Care and Assistant Director, HEA said: “This collaborative pro- ject is expected to create opportunities for ASPiH and the HEA to contribute to the recommendations within the overarching Department of Health Technology En- hanced Learning Framework in relation to SBE. It will sup- port the development of stra- tegic relationships within the new workforce develop- ment structures for health and social care at a national level.” DT HEA and ASPiH join forces on two-year simulation initiative 7News ® www.scrub-up.comNext day delivery available. Limited time o er for Mainland England & Wales only. T & C apply full details on website. HTM 01-05 Compliant Disinfection wipes WAS £2.78 NOW £1.39 scrub-up QUALITY WITHOUT THE PRICETAG Massive 50% off all your everyday disposable products Would you like to increase your practice profits in 2013? Yellow Mixing tips 48 pcs WAS £13.98 NOW £6.99 O ne in four (23 per cent) of the 325,000 newly diagnosed cancer pa- tients in the UK - an estimat- ed 70,000 patients each year - lack support from family and friends during their treat- ment and recovery, according to new research published by Macmillan Cancer Support. A third of those (seven per cent) – an estimated 20,000 people each year - will receive no help whatsoever, facing can- cer alone. The Facing the Fight Alone report – which looks at the number, profile and experi- ences of isolated people liv- ing with cancer - found more than half (53 per cent) of health professionals have had patients opt not to have treat- ment at all due to a lack of support at home from family and friends. Nine in ten (89 per cent) health professionals felt that a lack of support at home leads to a poorer qual- ity of life for patients, whilst over half felt that it can lead to poorer treatment decisions (54 per cent) and a shorter life expectancy (56 per cent). Ciarán Devane, Chief Ex- ecutive of Macmillan Cancer Support, says: “This research shows that isolation can have a truly shattering impact on people living with cancer. Pa- tients are going hungry, miss- ing medical appointments and even deciding to reject treat- ment altogether which could be putting their lives at risk — all because of a lack of sup- port. “But these figures are just the tip of the iceberg. As the number of people living with cancer is set to double from two to four million by 2030, isolation will become an increasing problem and we need to address this now. That’s why we are launching a new campaign to help tackle this crisis and to ensure that in future, no-one faces cancer alone.” DT A quarter of cancer patients face isolation Patients are facing cancer alone