Please note the new venue - DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames - a modern hotel set in the heart of Kingston and just a five-minute walk from the train station.
Kingston and District Section - The Quest: Happiness in dentistry
IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Kingston and District Section
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What to expect
Raj Rattan MBE will share his personal reflections on the pursuit of happiness throughout a career in dentistry, exploring the paradox of success and the importance of ethical practice and professional fulfilment. To consider happiness as a lifelong journey, where meaning, purpose, and joy in the work contribute to lasting satisfaction.
Timings
18:30 Registration, refreshments and networking
19:00 Lecture - Raj Rattan MBE
20:00 Networking
21:00 Finish
Learning objectives
- Reflect on personal experiences in dentistry to understand the relationship between professional success and personal fulfilment
- Explore philosophical and psychological models of happiness
- Recognise common stressors in the dental profession and their impact on mental health and job satisfaction
- Examine the role of autonomy, purpose, and mentorship in creating meaningful and fulfilling dental careers
- Develop practical tools and personal frameworks for sustaining happiness and ethical practice throughout a lifelong career.
Development outcomes
A, B and D
Meet the speaker
Raj Rattan MBE Dental Director, Dental ProtectionRaj Rattan’s portfolio career includes over 30 years’ clinical experience. He owned and operated a small practice group and was Strategic Association Dean at the London Deanery. He has been an examiner for the FGDP and is a visiting professor of general dental practice at College of Medicine and Dentistry.
He has provided consultancy services to public and private sector organisations including the NHS, Denplan, dental corporates and the Department of Health where he previously served as a Policy Adviser. He is the author/co-author of a number of textbooks including a textbook on Law and Ethics. He in an international speaker on a variety of topics relating to general dental practice.
He was a part-time senior dento-legal consultant at Dental Protection before taking up his current role as Dental Director in 2016. In 2008, he was awarded an MBE for services to dentistry.
Raj’s hobbies and interest include creative writing, philosophy, motor sport and magic. He has been a member of the Magic Circle for over 30 years and was the recipient of the Hoffman Prize for his work and research on exposure in magic.
More information
Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.
DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames
1 Skerne Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5FJ
A modern hotel set in the heart of Kingston and just a five-minute walk from the train station.
Car parking
Whilst there is no onsite parking at the hotel, there is public parking available at Seven Kings Car Park located opposite the hotel (GPS Location: KT2 5AD).
0-1 Hours £2.50
1-2 Hours £4.00
2-3 Hours £5.50
3-4 Hours £7.25
4-5 Hours £9.50
The car park is ticketless, please remember your number plate for the pay machines – and note that the pay machines are card payment only.
Car park closes at 23:00 and re-opens at 07:00 Monday - Saturdays. Reservations are not possible.
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Really interesting subject matter
I enjoy the ability to catch up with other dental colleagues
Convenient time and location, excellent topic and lecture
Career development opportunity
Are you looking to progress your experience, leadership and management skills?
Kingston and District Section are looking for BDA members to take on the role of Chair and general committee members. Contact the Local Services team if you are interested in getting involved.
