08:30 Registration, refreshments and exhibition
08:50 Introduction and welcome - Eddie Crouch, Chair, BDA PEC
09:00 Oral surgery for GDPs - Common problems and top tips
Aims
- Discuss how we assess different patients and teeth, and relate this to a surgical plan (particularly sinus and tuberosity risk teeth)
- Look at simple surgicals/sectioning
- Explore reasons for failure of anesthesia and share some tips for successful LA (particularly for hot teeth).
Learning objectives
At the end of the module delegates will be able to:
- Establish a systematic approach of progressing through controlled simple to more difficult surgical extractions
- Understand some key medical conditions and how to assess such patients
- Recognise common reasons for failure of anaesthesia and how to avoid/deal with them.
Learning content
This will be delivered as a didactic lecture with time for questions at the end. The speaker is happy to receive questions from attendees if they’d like him to cover a particular subject, and assuming it’s relevant ([email protected])
Development outcome
C
Chris Waith, Lecturer in Oral Surgery and Sedation
10:00 Tooth wear: From treatment plan to plan of treatment
Aims
- Discuss treatment planning in tooth wear
- Describe ways of managing the occlusion to achieve treatment objectives
- Discuss predictability of, and strategies for, increasing the occlusal vertical dimension
- Consider how to plan the order of treatment in cases requiring multiple modalities.
Learning objectives
- Gain an understanding of strategies which can be employed in the management of tooth wear
- Be aware of the indications for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension, and how to sequence treatment, taking into account different prosthodontic options.
Learning content
Treatment planning in tooth wear requires not only a plan for the treatment options, but also how this treatment will be executed, and in what sequence. This talk will cover the assessment of tooth wear cases, in relation to the process of developing a plan of treatment. There will be a discussion of the rationale for increasing the occlusal vertical dimension, along with relevant evidence and presentation of clinical cases.
Development outcome
C
Hannah Beddis, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
11:00 Morning break and exhibition
11:20 The art of digital implantology
Learning content
An update on the latest digital techniques to optimise the patient experience.
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate the use of CBCT scans and Implant Studio DTX software for treatment planning
- Learn how to use of the X Guide live navigated surgery system optimises speed, safety and comfort
- Discuss how the FastMap photogrammetry offers unrivalled accuracy in implant bridge fabrication.
Learning content
A lecture with the opportunity to ask the speaker questions at the end.
Development outcome
C
Sharif Khan, Clinical Director, Rockingham House Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Ltd
12:05 Lunch and exhibition
13:05 Roadmap to canal location: Landmarks that never fail (via Zoom)
Aim
To give GDPs a clear, practical "roadmap" for locating root canal orifices using the predictable anatomical laws of the pulp chamber floor - so they can walk into surgery on Monday morning with the confidence to find canals in any tooth.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to locate canal orifices more predictably by applying anatomical laws and clinical cues, transfer these skills into everyday practice with confidence, and understand how to respond effectively when things go wrong, including managing a perforation.
Learning content
This session introduces the anatomical laws of the pulp chamber floor and shows how visual cues — including wall–floor junctions, symmetry, colour changes and developmental lines — guide canal location. Real case examples will demonstrate these principles in practice, along with practical advice on troubleshooting and managing perforations when things don’t go to plan.
Development outcomes
A, C
Samuel R Johnson, Endondontist
14:05 Pensions
Aim
To increase knowledge of pension saving in the UK, with a focus on the NHS Pension Scheme.
Learning objectives
- Familiarise yourself with the different types of pension available, and have a broad understanding of where the NHS Pension fits in
- Appreciate the differences between personal pensions and NHS Pension
- Gain an understanding of the basic operation of the NHS Pension Scheme and how to get further personalised information
- Be aware of how the tax regime interacts with pension savings
- Discuss transition from NHS to private work and the impact on your pension.
Learning content
This lecture will help attendees feel more confident in their knowledge of their NHS Pension and retirement planning more generally.
Development outcome
B
Phil McEvoy, Head of Pensions, BDA
14:50 Afternoon break and exhibition time
15:15 Things aren’t always what they seem
Aim
To provide dental professionals with an understanding of the background factors that contribute to patient complaints and claims and to develop their ability to recognise the significance of emerging evidence and perspectives.
Learning objectives
- Recognise the context of complaints and claims
- Understand the role of evidence in complaint management
- Analyse how complaints and claims evolve with evidence
- Adapt professional responses
- Apply regulatory and ethical principles
- Reflect on practice improvement.
Learning content
- Common clinical, administrative and interpersonal factors leading to dental complaints
- Role of patient expectations, communication gaps, and cultural or personal factors in complaint initiation
- Evidence relevant to investigating a complaint
- Communication and resolution strategies may shift as new facts emerge
- Professional obligations when dealing with complaint investigations
- Potential consequences of failing to respond appropriately
- How complaints can highlight systemic issues
- Preventing future complaints
Development outcomes
A, B, C, D
Susie Sanderson OBE, Dento-Legal Advisor, BDA
16:00 Are they really out to get me?
Aim
To understand the regulatory remit of the GDC, the CQC and the NHS and to explore how the dental team can reduce the risks of regulatory action.
Learning objectives
Understand the behaviours that cause concern with regulators
Explore the practical aspects of professionalism
Understand the frequency that regulators take action.
Learning content
- Examples of regulatory action and significance
- Practical tips for professionalism
- Discussion and feedback.
Development outcomes
A, B, C
John Milne, GDP and former CQC National Professional Advisor.
16:30 End
