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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by East of Scotland Branch

What to expect

To evaluate how dental implants influence the use of tooth-supported fixed prostheses while also outlining the key indications and contraindications for choosing tooth supported fixed prosthetic options.

Timings

18:30  Registration

18:45  Branch AGM - open to BDA members only

19:00  Lecture - Professor Richard Ibbetson

20:30  Close

Learning objectives

  • To understand the factors determining restorability of individual teeth
  • To be able to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of fixed prostheses
  • To know the clinical requirements to optimise success in fixed prosthodontics.

Development outcome

C

Meet the speaker

Richard Ibbetson

Honorary Professor and Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Edinburgh; Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, NHS Lothian; Emeritus Professor, University of Aberdeen and The University of Lancashire.

Richard graduated from Guy’s Hospital in 1974. He spent two years in general dental practice before undertaking postgraduate education in conservative dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute in London. He stayed there for 20 years before moving to Edinburgh to run the Postgraduate Dental Institute.

More recently he has been Dean of the Dental Faculty, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2011-14), Director Dentistry at the University of Aberdeen (2015-21) and then Interim Head of the Dental School at the University of Lancashire (2021-23). His main interest has been the teaching and practice of fixed prosthodontics and operative dentistry. He is currently teaching postgraduates in Prosthodontics part-time at the Edinburgh Dental Institute.

More information 

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 committee. 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 Ruby Ahuja, Branch Secretary, on the night, or email us at [email protected]

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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 map

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Good take away tips to use in practice

Interesting topic and very engaging speaker

Really insightful presentation

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