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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Fylde Section

What to expect

The lecture will improve the awareness and confidence of UK dental practitioners in recognising the oral and systemic manifestations of STDs, understanding changing epidemiological trends, and managing patient risk appropriately within general dental practice.

Timings

18:30   Registration and refreshments

19:00   Lecture with Professor StJohn Crean

20:30   Ends

Learning objectives

  • Describe current UK trends in STDs across different age groups and their relevance to dental practice
  • Recognise common oral and perioral manifestations associated with STDs
  • Understand routes of transmission and implications for cross-infection control in dentistry
  • Communicate sensitively and professionally with patients when concerns arise
  • Identify when and how to refer patients appropriately for medical investigation or treatment
  • Understand the dentist’s role, responsibilities, and limitations in the management of STDs.

Development outcomes

A, B and C

Meet the speaker

Professor StJohn Crean Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor StJohn Crean is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at the University of Lancashire, formerly Executive Dean of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. He is an Honorary Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at East Lancashire Hospital Trust, Robert Bradlaw Advisor at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Editor-in-Chief of the Faculty Dental Journal, and MFDS Examiner. He serves as NED at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and sits on councils including NHSA, NW Innovation Agency, and Preston Anchor Board. He leads the Preston Cyber Zone and has chaired the Lancashire LEP Health Sector Board and NCF Workforce and Skills Group.

More information

Would you be interested in getting involved in the North Western Branch and the Fylde Section?

We are looking for enthusiastic BDA members to join the North Western Branch and the Fylde Section. 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 Nadia Bowden, Secretary of the Fylde Section or Mark Collinson, Secretary of the North Western Branch, on the night, or email us at [email protected]

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Clifton Arms Hotel
Talbot Suite, West Beach, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5QJ

Free parking onsite.

The Clifton Arms Hotel is in the heart of Lytham, a picturesque town on the Lancashire coast that’s home to a fascinating heritage. 300 years ago, this was the site of a small coaching inn on the estate of the famous Clifton family. But, as Lytham grew from rural hamlet into an attractive, bustling town, the Clifton Arms Hotel was built. Privately owned by the Webb family since 1993, the hotel has spent decades welcoming guests to the area and building a reputation for friendly hospitality.

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Informative lecture in a lovely venue

Excellent speaker, important subject, useful content

Great knowledge and practical advice shared

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