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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the East of Scotland Branch

What to expect

This event will provide a comprehensive understanding of digital dentistry and its applications in general practice. It will highlight the benefits of intraoral scanners and digital workflows in treatment planning, diagnostics, and case execution.

Timings

18:45   Registration 

19:00   AGM, open to BDA members only

19:15   Lecture with Leanne Branton 

20:45   Ends

Learning objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of digital dentistry and its impact on modern dental practice
  • Identify the key advantages of intraoral scanners in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry
  • Learn how digital workflows enhance case acceptance, treatment accuracy, and patient experience
  • Recognise the challenges and practical steps involved in transitioning from conventional methods to digital workflows.

Development outcomes

A and B

Meet the speaker

Leanne Branton 250X250 Leanne Branton Director at Southside Dental Care and Founder of Diamond Smiles Foundation

Dr Leanne Branton is an experienced implant dentist, educator, and mentor based in Edinburgh. She owns a leading multidisciplinary specialist practice and holds a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in London. Passionate about digital technology, she focuses on achieving exceptional aesthetic outcomes.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Branton mentors dentists through the Platinum Implant Programme, an advanced training course in Edinburgh. She is also the founder of Diamond Smiles Foundation, a charity providing free dental transformations for women who have survived domestic abuse, helping restore their health and confidence.

More information 

Download the event flyer as a pdf file here and share it with your colleagues

Would you be interested in getting involved in the East of Scotland Branch?

We are looking for enthusiastic members to join the East of Scotland Branch. A role on the committee is a great way to get involved in the BDA at a local level and to help provide and shape local educational and networking events. It’s also great to have on your CV!

A brief description of the different roles in a committee is available here

The Branch has the support of the centrally-based Local Services team who are on hand to help and advise on any aspect of running the Branch and planning events.

If interested, or for more information, please contact Suja Varghese Kurien, Meeting Secretary of the East of Scotland Branch, on the night, or email us at [email protected]

If you feel at all unwell, we encourage you to take a lateral flow test the evening before you are due to arrive - should your test result be positive, we ask you not to attend.


If your test is negative, but you do have symptoms of COVID-19 (a new, persistent cough; a high temperature; or loss/changes to your sense of taste or smell) we kindly request you consider not attending the event to mitigate any risk to other attendees.

Royal Scots Club
29-31 Abercrombie Place
Edinburgh EH3 6QE

Conveniently located in Edinburgh’s New Town, a 5-minute walk from Princes Street.

The building has full wheelchair access via The Royal Scots Club Members’ Entrance at No. 30 Abercromby Place. Non-members with accessibility needs can use the intercom to gain access to the building.

Transport

By Road

From the West, follow signs into the City Centre, eventually turning right onto Queen Street, taking the third left into Queen Street Gardens East and right into Abercromby Place.

From the East turn onto York Place, which continues into Queen Street. Turn second right into Queen Street Gardens West. Turn right onto Heriot Row, which changes into Abercromby Place after the traffic lights.

By Rail

Exit Waverley Station onto Princes Street and turn left. Turn right onto South St Andrew Street and head straight passed St Andrews Square onto Dublin Street, turning left onto Abercromby Place.

Reception is located at 29 Abercromby Place.

Venue location

Connect with us

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Good take away tips to use in practice

Interesting topic and very engaging speaker

Really insightful presentation