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Dr Andrew Wallace Reports on the Dentinal Tubules Congress 2018

The first day of the Dentinal Tubules Congress 2018 began with an introduction by Dr?Dhru Shah and some statistics on reach into the dental profession. Next came the hands-on sessions, the main focus of the day. The speakers in each group were all world-class educators sharing their knowledge and passion for dentistry.

The last session of the evening was a talk on implant planning by professor Shakeel Shahdad. This talk challenged some of the dogmas we hold on primary stability and was exquisitely documented with photography and also a 3D?video on implant surgery on the big screen.

Highlights of the second day included Dr Basil Mizrahi explaining why precise preparation, provisionalisation and soft tissue management lead to the exceptional accuracy needed in impression making clearly required in the management of complex cases. Dr Maxim Belograd from the Ukraine demonstrated his amazing visuals and guidance on complex aesthetic cases. Dr Jurgita Sybaite opened attendees’ eyes to their inner artists by using drawings to involve the audience in the three-dimensional morphology of a single central incisor. This was a most innovative and unusual presentation that wowed everyone.

The afternoon had a trifecta of great presentations on the good, the bad and the unknown in occlusion, delivered by Drs Riaz Syed, Mahul Patel and Kushal Ghadia.

The Friday night ‘Black and Red’-themed party was, as ever, one of the highlights, featuring great food, and dentists young and old dancing late into the evening.

A Rewarding Presidency

Dr Donald Sloss shares his thoughts on stepping down as this year’s BACD president:

‘It has been one of the most influential and enjoyable roles I have undertaken, and one with many rewards,’ says Sloss. ‘Since I joined the BACD many years ago, I’ve been able to develop a fantastic career in dentistry through the networking and continuing educational programmes it provides.

‘Because I’ve gained so much from being a member of the BACD, I’m keen to remain active and will continue contributing to the Academy in as many ways as I can. I highly recommend dentists at any stage of their career to join the BACD and explore the ways that they can progress through its membership and Accreditation Programme.’

For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, visit bacd.com.

Congratulations to the Rising Star

Thomas Hayes-Powell

Congratulations to DentaltownUK student editorial board member Thomas Hayes-Powell for winning first place in the BACD Rising Star Scholarship 2018! Hayes-Powell impressed the panel of judges with his in-depth and insightful essay, entitleds ‘The Dark Single Central: Discuss’. As a result, he has won a complimentary place at the Annual Conference and a year’s membership to the BACD. 

The Academy members were delighted by the exceptional standards of this year’s submissions for the Rising Star Scholarship.

Harriet Beaty

Congratulations are also in order for Usman Hussain of Trinity College, Dublin, and Harriet Beaty from Newcastle (and another member our student editorial board), who take their places as runners up. Well done for all your hard work!  

For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, visit bacd.com.