Additional event information

BDA and UCL Eastman Dental Institute Event
Career opportunities in UK dentistry

Friday 12 February 2010
Central Hall Westminster, London

To book, please contact Karen Rhatigan at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Tel: 020 7905 1248; Fax: 020 7905 1267; Email: k.rhatigan@eastman.ucl.ac.uk

Download the event brochure and booking form here

Introduction

Now celebrating its tenth year, ‘Career opportunities in UK dentistry’ is a unique one-day event organised by the British Dental Association and UCL Eastman Dental Institute. Due to the event’s popularity we are moving to a new, bigger venue – the prestigious Central Hall Westminster, located opposite Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

The conference is aimed at vocational dental practitioners, young dentists, anyone considering a change of career or returning to dentistry after a career break, as well as dentists from overseas.

Conference

The day will consist of a programme of lectures by knowledgeable speakers drawing on their own experiences to give you an invaluable insight into the career options available. 

Exhibition

Employers of dentists and organisations who support dentists throughout their careers will be exhibiting throughout the day.  The exhibition will be held in areas adjacent to the meeting rooms where lunch and refreshments will also be provided.  This is an ideal opportunity to speak face to face with potential employers and those providing career guidance and support services.

For further information on becoming an exhibitor or sponsor please contact Clare Chrishop or email her at c.chrishop@bda.org.

Stands confirmed to date include:

Dental Defence Union
Dental Protection
Dentists' Provident
Goodman Legal
Henry Schein Minerva Dental
Integrated Dental Holdings
Lloyd and Whyte
Medi-Cruit
Philips

Sponsor

The BDA and UCL Eastman Dental Institute are grateful to Philips for their support:

Philips Sonicare is dedicated to improving oral health for today's generation. The cutting-edge engineering that makes our brushes unique remains at the forefront of our flagship product, FlexCare. This year marks the exciting introduction of the first Sonic toothbrush especially for children aged 4 to 10 - Sonicare For Kids - continuing the evolution of the Sonicare range.  The ProResults brush head design consistently delivers new standards in brushing efficiency.

Sonicare is backed by more than 175 abstracts representing clinical and laboratory studies at over 50 universities and research institutions worldwide.  We offer ongoing educational support for our entire product range along with CPD points for all.  www.sonicare.co.uk/dp

Programme

Morning plenary session: Great Hall
(Room 1 – capacity 900)

09.15 - 09.35 Introduction and welcome

Andrew Eder, Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Dental Education; Director of Education, UCL Eastman Dental Institute

The UCL Eastman Dental Institute and the British Dental Association offer all recently qualified dental practitioners and those who may be considering a career change a warm welcome to this highly engaging and stimulating meeting which is hosted annually. Experienced colleagues in a wide range of professional roles will share details of their career journeys offering help, guidance and a few words of wisdom to help each and every one of you to reach your dream.

09.35 – 10.05 Keynote address
A whole new world: The Steele Report: challenges and opportunities
Jimmy Steele, Professor of Oral Health Services Research, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University

10.05 – 10.50 A whole new world: panel debate
Barry Cockcroft, Chief Dental Officer, England, Department of Health
Stephen Porter, Professor of Oral Medicine and Director, UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive, General Dental Council
Susie Sanderson, Chair, BDA Executive Board
Jimmy Steele, Professor of Oral Health Services Research, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University
 
As recently qualified dental practitioners with your professional careers ahead of you, the presenting challenges and opportunities can be both exciting and daunting. Choosing the right direction at this stage will help to ensure realisation of your preferred career pathway at the earliest opportunity. We are, therefore, delighted to offer this panel debate involving senior representatives from the British Dental Association, Department of Health, General Dental Council and UCL Eastman Dental Institute who, together with Professor Jimmy Steele, will hopefully clarify a wide range of topical issues and so help to set you on your chosen path.

10.50 – 11.30 Mid morning refreshments and exhibition time (Lecture Hall and Library)
 

Parallel session: Great Hall
(Room 1 – capacity 900)

Chair: Dev Patel, Specialist in Prosthodontics and Oral Surgery and Director UCL Eastman CPD Implant Programmes

11.30 – 12.00 Specialist care in the NHS practice
John Milne, Chairman, General Dental Practice Committee

Developing specialist skills in general dental practice can be challenging within the NHS environment. However, skills can be developed if the PCTs understand the need for these services to improve the quality of care within their population base. There are now established pathways for becoming a Dentist with Special Interests in many areas such as endodontics, minor oral surgery and orthodontics.

12.10 – 12.45 Private general practice – where is it going?
Amarjit Gill, Private Practitioner, Nottingham

Amarjit Gill will review how dentistry is delivered on a private basis. He will show how private dentistry permits more time and choice for dentists and their team, enabling you to invest in newer techniques and training. He will also look at trends in dentistry and end with predictions for the future, to enable colleagues to plan their future better.

12.45 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 14.30 Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Nayeem Ali, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Barts and The London NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is an amazing specialty encompassing the disciplines of dentistry, medicine and surgery. Dental students get varying amounts of exposure to the specialty as undergraduates so the aim of this session is to:

• Tell you more about the specialty and what we do
• Tell you why EVERYONE should, at the least, do an SHO/foundation post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Explain how you can become an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
• Outline how your training can be funded and the time scales involved
• Outline my job as a consultant and why I love it!

14.40 – 15.10 Specialist private practice
Pranay Sharma, specialist practice limited to prosthodontics; Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics, UCL Eastman CPD

In 1998 the GDC set up lists of registered dentists who met certain conditions and were given the right by the GDC to use a specialist title. Lists are now in place for oral surgery, restorative dentistry, periodontics, dental public health, surgical dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, paediatric dentistry, orthodontics, oral medicine, oral microbiology, oral pathology, special care dentistry and dental and maxillo-facial radiology. Currently there is much debate regarding the inclusion of a specialist list for dental implantology.

This presentation will cover:

• The entry criteria to join any of the specialist lists, with particular emphasis on the monospecialities of prosthodontics, endodontics and periodontics.
• The number of years it is likely to take, the examinations to pass and the likely cost.
• From the personal experience of a specialist prosthodontist, the benefits and some of the drawbacks of this pathway will be discussed.

15.20 – 16.00 Is there life after VT?
Stephen Hancocks OBE, Editor-in-Chief, British Dental Journal and Editor, International Dental Journal

What is a successful career? How do you define success? Where is the balance between working life and real life – or are they the same thing seen from a different perspective? Stephen Hancocks rounds off the day with one of his famously wry sideways looks.

Parallel session: Robert Perks Room
(Room 2 – capacity 150)

Chair: Judith Husband, Vice Chair, BDA Executive Board

11.30 – 12.00 Working abroad
Carla Fleming, GDP, Bristol
 
During this presentation Carla will cover the logistics of working abroad, the benefits of experiencing work overseas and why every young dentist should try it. She will also share her personal working abroad experience in the North Island of New Zealand.

Jonathan Gollings, private practitioner, Dorset
 
During this presentation Jonathan will share his own experiences of working in Australia and how to make the most of time working abroad. He will give an insight into the dental system in Australia and what to expect as a UK qualified dentist working in a new environment. There are sure to be some examples of what to do in your spare time to wet your appetite!

12.10 – 12.40 A career in general dental practice
Russ Ladwa, Dean, Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

As most dental graduates will go into general practice and carry out the bulk of dental care provided everyday, they have to be inspired; motivated and supported in their life long, professional development towards a fulfilling career.  The significant role of the FGDP(UK) in  this will be outlined.

12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 14.30 Working abroad
Carla Fleming, GDP, Bristol
 
During this presentation Carla will cover the logistics of working abroad, the benefits of experiencing work overseas and why every young dentist should try it. She will also share her personal working abroad experience in the North Island of New Zealand.

 Jonathan Gollings, private practitioner, Dorset
 
During this presentation Jonathan will share his own experiences of working in Australia and how to make the most of time working abroad. He will give an insight into the dental system in Australia and what to expect as a UK qualified dentist working in a new environment. There are sure to be some examples of what to do in your spare time to wet your appetite!

14.40– 15.10 Salaried primary dental care services – changing opportunities
Yogesh Bulsara, Senior Dental Officer, Solihull Care Trust Dental Service

The Salaried Primary Dental Care Service (SPDCS) continues to develop its service provision in these changing times, to meet the varying and more complex needs of patients. This presentation will be both a balanced reflection on working within the SPDCS, and informative in outlining the various specialist services undertaken, from specialised dental services, to the dental public health function. The impact of the new contract, training opportunities and career prospects the SPDCS has to offer will also be discussed.

Parallel session: George Thomas Room
(Room 3 – capacity 150)

Chair:  Viv Ward, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Restorative Dental Sciences, Eastman Dental Institute

11.30 – 12.00 Financing your new practice
Bill Carr, Business Development Manager Healthcare, NatWest

This talk is aimed at giving you an overview of how you should approach buying into a practice, giving you invaluable insight into the bank’s requirements. This will equip you for the time when you approach a bank for finance and will help you demonstrate that you have considered all the options available to you.

Sponsored by NatWest

12.10 – 12.40 Evidence based prevention – the toolkit and guidance
Sue Gregory, Deputy Chief Dental Officer

This presentation will cover the principles behind the development of the toolkit “Delivering better oral health”, a toolkit for the whole dental team. It will underline the key messages the toolkit promotes and the underlying evidence and its strength supporting the statements made.

12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 14.30 Modern NHS practice
Ravi Singh, GDP, Salford

Ravi's presentation will provide an overview of the variety of opportunities available to General Practitioners.
By describing his own experiences, he will provide an outline of:

• Outreach teaching.
• Dentist with Special Interest Clinics.
• VT Training.
• Developing services-prevention based practice.

Ravi's presentation will outline both the advantages and disadvantages of the NHS contract.
He will also justify his view that the 'NHS' or the 'Private' label is a way of describing a business model for a practice rather than describing the quality of treatment provided for patients.

14.40 – 15.10 Tips for working in a successful team
Sheila Scott, Business Consultant and coach to dentists

Sheila will share some very practical tips for ensuring personal effectiveness and efficient, happy teamwork, including:

• Communications.
• Team focus.
• Resolving problems.

This session is for those who want to be well respected effective team members, and future leaders.
 

Parallel session: Donald English Room
(Room 4 – capacity 150)

Chair: Nilesh Patel, GDP, Buckinghamshire and member of the BDA Executive Board

11.30 – 12.00 Becoming a Specialist Registrar and Consultant
Nicholas Lewis, Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, UCLH Eastman Dental Hospital

Specialist training is becoming ever more competitive with increasing numbers of applicants for SpR places. There are now clear pathways in place which allow for a structured career progression into competitive entry specialist training posts.

This presentation aims to describe the pathways that are available to gain entry into training programmes in the various dental specialties. It will also describe what to expect from a SpR post as well as what else can help when applying for SpR positions.

12.10 - 12.40 VT ends....Now who's Boss?
Mani Bhardwaj, Principle Dentist, The Smile Studios Dental Spa

This session will discuss what avenues are open to VT's in the general practice environment after they finish; from associates to partners to principles of dental practices. Having qualified within the last five years Dr Bhardwaj will explore the bigger picture of the private or NHS world, his decision-making process, and which advice and career pathway he opted to take. He will share his experience of becoming a young principle, exploring all career issues from work life to future planning.

Sponsored by Philips

12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library) 

14.00 – 14.30 Maintaining your income and broadening your horizons with non-clinical activities
John Ginty, GDP, London

The aim of the session is to explore means by which General Practitioners may be employed without getting their gloves wet as well as the motivation and opportunities for such employment.  After the session, participants will have knowledge of a number of opportunities for employment outside the surgery.  They will have considered cost implications of a day out of the surgery and appropriate fee setting.

14.40 – 15.10 A career in orthodontics
Susan Cunningham, Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant, Department of Orthodontics, UCL Eastman Dental Institute

This presentation will describe the pathway for pursuing a career in orthodontics and the potential career options subsequent to this. The advantages and rewards of undertaking a career in orthodontics are presented, as well as some of the challenges. Sources of additional information will be provided.

Parallel session: Maurice Barnett Room
(Room 5 – capacity 60)

Chair: Nazli Imtiaz, Community Dentist, London

11.30 – 12.00 Special care dentistry and the new specialist list
Navdeep Kumar, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, UCLH Eastman Dental Hospital

Navdeep will outline the requirements to get on the new Specialist List in SCD, which the GDC opened on 1 October 2008. During a two-year "transitional period" (to 30 September 2010), interested dentists can apply to join the list on the basis of their specialist training, qualifications and experience.

12.10 – 12.40 Studying abroad
Rishi Patel, Private Practitioner, London and Honorary Clinical Teacher, Eastman Dental Institute

The lecture will cover some of the experiences that can be had by undertaking dental training abroad. The speaker will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a foreign country. There will be an emphasis on the pursuit postgraduate training in the USA, particularly in the field of restorative dentistry, with a focus on periodontology, prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
 
12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 14.30 Careers in dental public health
Kate Taylor-Weetman, Consultant in Dental Public Health, NHS Stoke on Trent and NHS North Staffordshire PCTs

Are you interested in making a difference?  Are you interested in all aspects of dentistry? Do you enjoy working at a fast pace and being prepared to adapt at short notice?  If so, a career in dental public health may be for you!  Kate will give you an insight into what sparked her interest in dental public health, what you need to do to become a consultant in the specialty and what a career in dental public health is really like. 

14.40 – 15.10 Developing your career in academia
Rishma Shah, Lecturer in Orthodontics, UCL Eastman Dental Institute

There is an acute shortage of clinical academics, who are key to the training and quality of the dental workforce. The role of the clinical academic encompasses research, teaching and clinical activity and this presentation will highlight the rewarding nature of such a role, as well as the potential demands and disadvantages. Do you want to help shape the future of dentistry?

Parallel session: Dinsdale Young Room
(Room 6 – capacity 60)

Chair: Robert Stone, Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow, UCL Eastman CPD

11.30 – 12.00 Continuing Professional Development and Postgraduate Education: requirements and opportunities
Chris Louca, Principal Clinical Teaching Fellow and Deputy Director, UCL Eastman CPD

The presentation will update current UK CPD requirements for the dental profession and outline current opportunities that exist for postgraduate education for younger members of the profession. Courses and programmes of study available at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, ranging from CPD to masters, as well as specialisation and doctorates will be covered.

12.10 – 12.40 Start as you mean to go on: financial planning for recent graduates
Gavin Park, Independent Financial Adviser

The benefits of implementing sound financial planning from the outset of your career are such that you will be better placed to achieve your short, medium and long-term objectives. Find out how the choices you make now can significantly impact future financial stability and success.

Sponsored by Lloyd and Whyte

12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 14.30 Developing your career in a hassle-free private practice
Roger Matthews, Chief Dental Officer, Denplan Ltd

With a wide range of financial plans for your patients, and a spectrum of support for dentists, Denplan has been changing the face of UK dentistry for over 23 years.  We offer postgraduate development, business support and minimum paperwork, leaving you free to provide affordable dentistry – with clinical freedom – to the standards you have trained for and aspire to.

14.40 – 15.10 Legal issues affecting the acquisition of a dental practice
Ray Goodman, Specialist Dental Solicitor, Goodman Legal, Lawyers For Dentists

The session will address the important issues that need to be addressed on the acquisition of a dental practice , including  the legal position regarding the transfer of PDS and GDS contracts, strategies to effect contract transfers, partnerships, incorporation and expense shares. Issues relating to premises, due diligence  and a review of current developments in the market.

Sponsored by Goodman Legal, Lawyers For Dentists

Parallel session: William Sangster Room
(Room 7 – capacity 150)

11.30 – 12.40 VT Adviser session
  
12.40 – 13.50 Lunch (Lecture Hall and Library)

14.00 – 15.10 VT Adviser session

Plus:

Treatment planning for the restorative patient

Thursday 11 February 2010

Following the success of previous events, the UCL Eastman Dental Institute will also be offering a limited attendance half-day clinical programme entitled “Treatment planning for the restorative patient”.  This is an interactive session led by Dr Robert Stone using case histories to illustrate a method of multi-disciplined treatment planning applicable to all degrees of complexity.

This will be held at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute on the afternoon of Thursday 11 February 2010 (2-5pm). The fee for this event is £41 for both VDPs and Advisers.

To book your place, please contact Karen Rhatigan on 020 7905 1248; fax: 020 7905 1267; email: k.rhatigan@eastman.ucl.ac.uk

General information

Venue

Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate
London
SW1H 9NH
 
T: +44 (0)20 7222 8010
F: +44 (0)20 7222 6883
W: www.c-h-w.com

Travel

Central Hall Westminster is located on Storey's Gate, across the road from Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament.  The nearest underground stations are Westminster on the Jubilee, Circle and District lines; St James' Park on the Circle and District lines and Victoria on the Victoria, Circle and District lines.  The Hall is also within easy walking distance of Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo mainline stations.  Public car parks operate in Abingdon Street, Horseferry Road, Rochester Row and Semley Place. There is also parking adjacent to the building on Tothill Street and Matthew Parker Street.  A location plan and directions will be sent to all delegates with their booking confirmation.

Catering

Refreshments and a hot fork buffet lunch are included in the registration fee and will be served in the exhibition areas.

Registration

Registration will start at 08.30 and badges will be available for all pre-registered delegates upon arrival at the event.

Programme

Please note that space is limited in some parallel session rooms and that entrance to all sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Hotels

If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact Virtuoso, our appointed hotel booking agency, direct on 0845 310 3333 quoting reference ’2010 Careers day’. Alternatively, you may email them at bda@virtuosoltd.com or book online at www.virtuosoltd.com. If you have used the Virtuoso website before enter your email address and password at the top right hand corner of the screen and click ‘Log In’. If you haven’t, click ‘Register’, enter your details and click ‘Register’. Once completed this will return you to the home page. Click on ‘Event Accommodation - Book Online’. Type ‘BDA’ and a list of all BDA events should appear, select the event you are attending and click ‘Search’. This will take you to a list of matching events, click ‘View’ on the event you are attending and follow the on-screen instructions.

Accreditation

The event meets the educational criteria set by the GDC for verifiable CPD (5 hours) and is certified by UCL Eastman Dental Institute and British Dental Association. 

Registration fee

The registration fee covers attendance at the conference sessions and the exhibition, all refreshments, lunch and any event documentation.

The registration fees are as follows:

BDA Member:    £120
Non-BDA Member:   £160
Special VDP/VDP Adviser rate: £75

To book, please contact Karen Rhatigan at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Tel: 020 7905 1248; Fax: 020 7905 1267; Email: k.rhatigan@eastman.ucl.ac.uk

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations received in writing before 12 January 2010 will be subject to a 25 percent administration charge.  After 12 January a 100 percent charge will be made.  Substitutions are welcome at any time but must be notified as soon as possible.  Due to unforeseen circumstances the programme may change and the BDA and UCL Eastman Dental Institute reserve the right to cancel the event or alter the venue and/or speakers.

Further information:

Delegate enquiries:
Karen Rhatigan
Careers 2010
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
123 Gray’s Inn Road
London WC1X 8WD
Tel: 020 7905 1248; Fax: 020 7905 1267
Email: k.rhatigan@eastman.ucl.ac.uk

Exhibition and sponsorship enquiries:
Clare Chrishop
Careers 2010
British Dental Association
64 Wimpole Street
London W1G 8YS
Tel: 07525 234 929; Fax: 020 7563 4591
Email: c.chrishop@bda.org

Programme enquiries:
Katherine Fort
Tel/Fax: 01243 780 615
Email: katherine.fort@btinternet.com