BDCDS: Taking dentistry to the next level
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One of the biggest draws of the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS) has always been its exceptional educational programme. This year, dentists were able to enjoy a varied and highly pertinent selection of clinical, CPD sessions, all of which had been chosen to ensure that they could keep at the very cutting-edge of the profession.
Taking a closer look at periodontitis
With periodontitis remaining such a prevalent problem among the UK patient population, this was one of the key topics explored this year.
Rajan Nansi, President of The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP), headed an important review for practitioners titled “A Periodontal
Update for General Practice”. This session proved extremely popular with delegates (twice) and took a detailed look at periodontitis, including tips about correct classification, staging and grading, probing techniques, guidance for influencing patient behaviour and more.
In a similar vein, the first day also saw a lecture by Amit Patel titled “Unravelling the New Periodontal Classification”. This seminar delved deeper into the problem of periodontitis and its prevalence among the UK public – reminding delegates that over half of UK adults have it and that it costs the NHS billions every year. Examining the tools and techniques needed for proper classification of the disease, Amit also explained how to easily classify periodontitis cases based on severity of bone loss and age of the patient. Bolstered by a wide selection of case studies, this session was a visual and engaging entry to the educational programme.
Try something new
One of the biggest benefits for clinicians attending the show is the opportunity to explore new ideas that they can implement in practice.
In light of this, it’s perhaps no surprise that another popular session was “FIPO – Functional Indirect Posterior Onlays”. Presented by a trio of keen professionals (Riaz Yar, Sanjay Sethi and Nikhil Sethi), the session mixed humorous videos with practical tips and guidance on how to best create long-lasting and aesthetic onlays while respecting the unique anatomical structure of the tooth.
Anna Jankowska, a dentist who attended the session, said:
“The session was great! Fantastic protocol, clearly explained. The speakers were very knowledgeable and made the lecture fun. It’s also great that they shared the products they are using to achieve these outcomes.”
Another well attended clinical session was an examination of subgingival posterior composite cases. Oliver Bailey presented this topic, not only looking at studies assessing clinicians’ confidence in performing these procedures but also giving practical tips and guidance supported by case studies.
Kristian Rutenberg-Houchen, a foundation dentist gave this feedback:
“The speaker came across as very approachable. He had great real-world advice for difficult clinical situations. The lecture was brilliantly detailed so I feel that I could try some of these techniques in practice.”
Akit Patel teamed up with 3M Oral Care for a lecture titled “Success Simplified – The Two That Can Do It All”. A smart insight into how to streamline workflows and simplify product selection in practice, this lecture looked at how an adhesive resin cement and a universal adhesive can be utilised to achieve high-quality bonding in a vast array of indications.
“Akit was engaging and captivating. The information was really helpful and I shall be implementing the techniques first thing on Monday morning – the slides and images were also superb quality!” – Carolyn Renton, dentist who attended the session.
Explore different options
With dental implants still a hot topic, another must-see session was “Using Guided Surgery To Deliver Predictable Implant Dentistry” by Abid Faqir. Sponsored by the Straumann Group, this talk really delved into how the three-dimensional positioning of implants affect overall aesthetics, and how to best achieve ideal placement and better accuracy, predictability and reduce margin for error by embracing 3D digital planning and creating a “virtual patient”.
“This lecture was really informative and Abid is a great speaker,” said dentist Alexander Tsimbalist. “It’s definitely an interesting topic and I was really engaged.”
Taking a different approach on how to best treat edentulous patients, Finlay Sutton used his time on the stage to present his “7 Top Techniques For Making Superb Complete and Partial Dentures”. An energetic session with great attendance, Finlay went through the whole denture-creating process, explaining ways to maximise outcomes at each stage.
Dentist Chloe Richardson gave this review of the session:
“Finlay is an excellent speaker. The session included fantastic tips which are appropriate for day-to-day use in general practice, as well as aspirational goals for the future. It was also great that he brought in mindfulness and the importance of sharing ‘heart-sink cases’ as well as his successes!”
These seminars are just a snapshot of what was available at the show. Plus, with hundreds of trade exhibitors, many chances to network and connect with colleagues, it’s little surprise that so many dental professionals were thrilled to be back at the BDCDS.
Here’s what dentist Jenna Keenan had to say:
“This year’s BDCDS had a good range of stands and information available that was relevant to my practice. I really enjoyed the talks I attended – they were very informative and definitely helped enhance my clinical knowledge!”
The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2023 will be held on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May, NEC Birmingham, co-located with DTS.
For more information, visit birmingham.dentistryshow.co.uk, or email dentistry@closerstillmedia.com
