IN-PERSON EVENT hosted by West of Scotland Branch

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 the 'More information' header).

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What to expect

The presentation will cover the characteristics of local anaesthetic solutions used in dentistry, dental anaesthetic equipment and techniques to maximise success. Safety and commonly encountered complications will be discussed.

The lecture will focus on:

Reviewing current literature in local anaesthesia
Discussing application of knowledge to local anaesthetic scenarios
Explaining the principle of bespoke anaesthesia.

Timings

18:30 Registration and refreshments

19:00 Lecture

20:30 Networking

21:00 Ends

Learning objectives

Understand the characteristics of local anaesthetic agents
Discuss how and when to use different administration techniques
Create a strategy to overcome anaesthetic failure.

Development outcome

Meet the speaker

Ian Corbett Consultant Oral Surgeon

Ian is a Consultant Oral Surgeon and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Newcastle, with a private practice covering the North-East of England. Ian graduated from King’s College London and Newcastle University, has a PhD in Pathology, and is a Fellow of RCS Edinburgh. After more than 20 years’ experience in maxillofacial trauma he now concentrates on dentoalveolar surgery and postgraduate education. Ian has a research interest and international recognition in the field of dental anaesthesia, having published extensively, lectured internationally, and was awarded a European Federation for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry prize.

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 dependents, living in the UK who are in financial need.

Donate today by going to their website.

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 and very interesting presentation

Well organised event as always

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening

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