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IN-PERSON EVENT hosted by West of Scotland Branch

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This event is complimentary for all to attend, but please book in advance.

For non-BDA members we kindly request for you to give a donation to the BDA Benevolent Fund instead of paying a fee (see further details in 'More information' below).

What to expect

This lecture is intended to educate individuals about impact of sugars on health, explore healthy and unhealthy sugar options, and provide strategies for reducing sugar intake.

The lecture will focus on:

  • Exploring how genetic predispositions to a sweet tooth might relate to overall health
  • Recognising the differences between different types of sugars and sugar substitutes
  • Understanding how high sugar intake can affect health and wellbeing.

The Branch AGM will take place before the lecture. All BDA members very welcome to attend.

Timings

18:30 Registration and Branch AGM (BDA members only) 

AGM agenda

  • Introduction of new members
  • The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting
  • Matters arising
  • Report of Council. Presented by Chair (Jacqui Frederick)
  • Financial Statement
  • Report by Convener of Benevolent Fund
  • Motions or resolutions of which notice has been given
  • Election of Office-bearers
  • Induction of new President
  • Reports from Sections of the Branch
  • Any other business

19:00 Lecture - Albert Yeung

20:30 Networking

21:00 Ends

Learning objectives

  • Explain how genetic variations can influence individual preferences for sweet foods
  • Discuss the benefits and risks of eating sugar and sugar substitutes
  • Develop practical strategies for reducing sugar consumption in daily life.

Development outcomes

A and C

Meet the speaker

Albert Yeung Consultant in Dental Public Health

Albert is the BDA West of Scotland Branch President for 2025/2026 and also the current Chair of the BDA Scottish Council. He has been the Consultant in Dental Public Health of NHS Lanarkshire since 2007. He is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer of the University of Glasgow. He is a Professional Adviser to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. Originally from Hong Kong, Albert studied dentistry in Glasgow. He has a diverse background of working experience in dentistry in the UK, including general dental practice, hospitals, community dental service and teaching in dental schools. He is co-editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Dentistry (Second Edition).

More information

We kindly request for non-BDA members to give a donation to the BDA Benevolent Fund
instead of paying a fee.

The BDA Benevolent Fund is a charity supporting all undergraduate dental students, dentists and their dependants, living in the UK who are in financial need.

Donate today by going to their website.

Access the full event programme booklet for 2025-2026 and share with your colleagues.

The topics chosen are suitable for all members of the dental team, whether you are working in general dental service, public dental service, hospital dental service or in academia. Some topics may be particularly appealing to those who work in private practice. Each meeting provides 1.5 hours of CPD and eligible practitioners can claim up to six sessions of CPD allowance in each financial year.

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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
232-242 St Vincent Street
Glasgow G2 5RJ

Public transport
The nearest train stations to the college are Glasgow Central (0.3 miles away) and Queen Street train station (0.6 miles away). 

Parking
On street car parking
Parking bays are located on St Vincent Street, Blythswood Street and Douglas Street which surround the building. Parking is chargeable Monday – Sunday by using the meter or Ringo app. Blue badge holders can park in bays free of charge.

Multi-storey car parks
Q-Park Waterloo Street is the closest multi-storey car park to the College (2 minute drive or 3 minute walk). Further information available on Q-Park website 

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Fantastic speaker demonstrating amazing work

Great speaker with educational content - very interesting presentation

Opportunity to socialise, meet local colleagues and understand BDA more

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