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Latex Free Nitrile Supersoft Flexible Powder-Free Gloves Promotional Price from £3.75 per box Supersoft Flexible Extreme Performance Buy 3 NSK Ti-Max X Series optic turbines and get an NSK LED coupling FREE Ti-Max X Spend over £1800.00 (ex VAT) and receive a FREE 8GB iPod touch BEST OFFERS ON • Unmatched 22W Torque by NSK Dual Air Jet • Solid Titanium Body • Cellular Glass Optics • Ceramic Bearings • Quattro Water Spray • Clean Head System for enhanced infection control • Ergonomic Arc-line Body • Pressure Regulating Valve Tribune_june:Precision 14/6/10 14:49 Page 1 Prof wins National Teach- ing Fellowship A dental professor from The University of Manches- ter has won the National Teaching Fellowship and an award of £10,000. Prof Nick Grey (pictured, right) in the School of Dentistry was chosen from nearly 200 nominations submit- ted by higher education institu- tions across England and North- ern Ireland. The award of £10,000 from the Higher Education Academy may be used for Fellows’ professional development in teaching and learning or aspects of pedagogy. Prof Grey has a major role in developing all aspects of the teaching and learning agenda and his main role within the School of Dentistry is in teaching. He has been heavily involved in the de- velopment of the new curriculum in Manchester, with an emphasis on learning outcomes in the deliv- ery of teaching and learning. He has encouraged a team ap- proach to learning to broaden the student experience across all den- tal care professions, and has been involved in the recent collabora- tion with Manchester Metropoli- tan University, which teaches stu- dents of dental technology. Prof Grey said: “The award is especially pleasing to receive, as it is a testament to the great im- portance the University of Man- chester places on excellence in teaching and learning. I am very fortunate and grateful to be part of a School, Faculty and University that have enabled and encouraged me to achieve this.” Prof Colin Stirling, vice-pres- ident of teaching and learning at Manchester, said: “Nick has con- tributed enormously to the stra- tegic development of teaching, learning and the student experi- ence in his school, and across the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences where his expertise in assessment, feedback, and student communicationhavebeenofimm- easurable value to other schools.” Prof Grey is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of their Advisory Board in Restorative Dentistry. He has lectured nationally and inter- nationally and co-authored one textbook. In 2007, he was awarded ‘Teacher of the Year’ for his efforts in enhancing the learning experi- ence for students. In 2009, Nick was promoted to professor of dental education and also associate dean for teach- ing and learning in the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences. The National Teaching Fel- lowship Scheme (NTFS) aims to raise the profile of learning and teaching in higher education and recognises and celebrates indi- viduals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning ex- perience. The awards will be presented in London in September. DT M edical emergencies are one of the core continu- ous professional devel- opment subjects specified by the GDC. This reflects the importance to a dental practice in addressing this key area. Meditech, a UK manufacturer of emergency resuscitation sys- tems, has developed a kit to help dental practices meet the recom- mendations of the Resuscitation Council (UK), recommendations endorsed by the GDC. The kit is being sold through Dental Directory. Meditech Manag- ing Director, Chris Buckenham said: “Dental Directory have the contacts and support structure to enable dental practices to easily implement this solution”. The kit contains all the equip- ment recommended except the drugs and defibrillator: Portable oxygen cylinder (D size) with pressure reduction valve and flowmeter; Oxygen face mask with tubing; Basic set of oropha- ryngeal airways (sizes 1,2,3 and 4); Pocket mask with oxygen port; Self-inflating bag and mask apparatus with oxygen reser- voir and tubing (1 litre size bag) where staff have been appropri- ately trained; Variety of well fit- ting adult and child face masks for attaching to self-inflating bag; Portable suction with appropri- ate suction catheters and tubing eg, the Yankauer sucker; ‘Spacer’ device for inhaled bronch- odilators. Automated blood glucose measurement device, Single use sterile syringes and needles and Automated External Defibrillator are also recommended but are not included in this kit. The kit is contained in a easy to carry case, ready for quick use in an emergency. Because the drugs and needles are not included in this kit, it can be made available in a highly conspicuous, easily grabbed position. DT Quick! It’s an emergency! A professor from Kings Col- lege has been elected as an associate fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics. Prof David Bartlett, head of prosthodontics at the Institute, has been chosen by his peers to join the oldest speciality organisation in prosthetic dentistry. The Academy, based in the US and founded in 1918, consists of a small group of prosthodontics, all of whom are elected by their peers. There are only two British members, Profs Harold Preiskel and David Bartlett. The Academy has amongst its members, prominent acade- mic and clinical practitioners, mainly from North America, and its mission is to support and promote the art and science of prosthodontics to the profes- sion and the public. All associate Academy members are mento- red during a three-year period and eventually become fellows after a final vote from the mem- bership. The Academy contains many of the most prominent North American prosthodontics and has amongst its overseas fellows, those from Australia and one oth- er European. DT Prof elected to specialist academy July 12-18, 2010United Kingdom Edition

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