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IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by Kingston and District Section

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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.

What to expect

Raj Rattan MBE will share his personal reflections on the pursuit of happiness throughout a career in dentistry.

Timings

18:30 Registration, refreshments and networking

19:00 Lecture

20:00 End of lecture and refreshments and finger food

21:00 Finish

Meet the speaker

Raj Rattan MBE Dental Director, Dental Protection

Raj 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.