Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

I n order to address the need for dental instruments in devel- oping countries, the BDTA is pleased to announce that the in- strument amnesty will be return- ing to Showcase 2011. The BDTA is linking up with Dentaid, the dental charity striving to improve the oral health of disadvantaged communities around the world, to encourage the dental team to do- nate their unwanted hand instru- ments at this year’s exhibition. There is a severe shortage of dentists in developing countries and the ones that are working are drastically under-resourced. The level of care they are quali- fied to offer is significantly higher than their equipment allows; no light, no drill, no suction, difficult working conditions and very im- portantly, only a limited range of instruments. Recipient dentists are always delighted with the equipment pro- vided but some have been known to literally weep with joy when they have opened the box of in- struments provided with the sur- gery, highlighting just how impor- tant these hand tools really are for day-to-day dental care. Andy Jong, Dentaid’s CEO said: “Since developing the port- able dental chair and portable in- strument kit, Dentaid has experi- enced a big surge in orders from charitable projects and hospitals with community oral health pro- grammes. This year’s instrument amnesty is a great way for the dental team to help us meet the demand and reach many more remote places with improved oral health care.” It is likely that there is a huge selection of instruments sit- ting in the bottom of cupboards in dental practices across the country not being used. The highly successful instrument am- nesty last took place at Showcase in 2005 where over 10,000 instruments were collected. It returns to this year’s event as a way to once again replenish the diminishing stocks and enable Dentaid to continue its important work. Bring your instruments with you to BDTA Dental Showcase 2011 and please ensure your instruments have been properly sterilised and then donate, along with details of your practice, to the Dentaid stand during the exhi- bition. BDTA Dental Showcase 2011 takes place between 20-22 October 2011 at the NEC, Bir- mingham. To secure your free of charge entry to the show, re- serve your ticket at www.dental- showcase.com. For further in- formation on Dentaid, visit www. dentaid.org. DT ‘Instrument Amnesty’ returns to Showcase Dentaid provides dental equipment T he Bridge2Aid (B2A) 2011 Golf Tournament is on! The team are de- lighted to announce their hugely popular and now annual Golf Tournament will be held at Hankley Common Golf Course, in Farnham Surrey on August 30th, 2011. Voted the 50th best golf course to play in the UK BY Golf World Magazine and soon to host the Open Champion- ship prequalifying competi- tion in June, Hankley Common provides the perfect setting for Bridge2Aid’s Tournament this summer. Starting the day with a light breakfast, followed by 18 holes and topped off with a delicious three course lunch, prize giv- ing and a special auction with a round of Golf at the prestigious Loch Lomond up for grabs – this year’s Tournament is set to be the best yet! If you’re a budding golfer, keen to host a day out for your team or simply looking to sup- port the dental charity, there are now 25 teams available to book in one of Surrey’s finest golf courses. A team of four can be booked now for just £488. For more information on the day or to book your team contact Stu- art Thompson now on 01483 304944. Alternatively for more information on the course go to www.hankleycommon.co.uk. DT B2A announce 2011 Golf Tournament D erbyshire dentists can celebrate National Smile Month in style, as all 126 NHS practices in the area have now successfully signed up with the Care Qual- ity Commission (CQC). Keith Mann, head of Pri- mary Care Contracts for NHS Derbyshire County, was quot- ed saying that: “It was a very positive sign that dentists across the county are commit- ted to improving NHS dental services and offering patients the best possible standards of care.” According to the report, the trust is continuing to oper- ate the dental helpline, which provides information and advice about dental services and oral health matters in the area. DT Derbyshire dentists com- plete CQC registration Hankley Common Golf course 7NewsJune 13-19, 2011United Kingdom EditionUnited Kingdom Edition Register now for the 3 day smile design course