THE LONDON HOSPITAL
Dental Club january 2013
Barts and The London Alumni Association
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A message from The President
Dear ‘Old Londoner’, It is a great honour and privilege to have been elected as your President this year, stepping into the shoes of Professor Paul Wright who held this post last year during the Centenary celebrations of 2011. I qualified in December 1989 and when I look back over the years I see how much change there has been in our professional lives, as well as in the clinical care we provide and the environment in which we work. I have been very lucky to have been at the heart of those changes through my association with the BDA, the FGDP from its humble origins, with Dental Protection, www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni/batlaa
and vocational training at the London Deanery. Throughout my time since qualifying I have kept in touch with The London by giving talks to final year students on vocational training, law and ethics, as well as by attending alumni meetings whenever possible. It is always a tremendous joy to catch up with friends at the Annual Clinical Meeting and I hope that my own year of 1989/90 will make a special effort to renew old friendships in March 2013, nearly a quarter of a century after we left these hallowed clinics. The skyline around the Hospital has changed incredibly and I would hope that Old Londoners take the chance to come and see the shiny glass world of the new Hospital, the Students’ Association and the dental clinics. The theme for this year’s Annual Clinical Meeting is “Tomorrow’s World”, in some sense a reflection of where we have come from and also how many challenges we continue to face. The programme is set out in more detail on page 5 but I would like to highlight some of the presentations for you. Dr Kate Hefferon is Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer on the MSc course in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of East London and has written a best selling book on positive psychology, published by the Open University Press. She will discuss what makes us happy and will look critically at the question,
“Is there a formula for happy dentists?” At a time when we are starting to see reduced employment opportunities for dentists graduating from our dental schools, Dr Paul Batchelor will take a look at some of the drivers for this new phenomenon and whether team working will now mean less dentists and more DCPs. I am also pleased that Dr Raj Rattan MBE, Senior Dento-Legal Consultant at Dental Protection, is able to deliver a presentation, along with other colleagues and friends. The Old Londoners’ event is about meeting up and reminiscing and, in addition to the opportunities to do just that over the course of the two days, there will be a drinks reception and dinner on the Friday evening and a lunch on the Saturday. For those Old Londoners who have not returned for many years, I hope you will come and see what you have been missing and make it an annual feature of continuing your professional development in “tomorrow’s world”! With best wishes
Dr Len D’Cruz (q BDS, The London, 1989) The London Hospital Dental Club 1
Contents
LHDC news ACM 2012: A review
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A message from The President
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LHDC news
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A glimpse of the new Dental Institute
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Annual Clinical Meeting 2013
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Supporting current students
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Institute success
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SOME 100 ALUMNI, guests and current students attended the Annual Clinical Meeting last March, which was curated by the LHDC President for 2011-12, Professor Paul Wright (q BDS, The London, 1969). The programme covered issues including restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and radiology, amalgam and its alternatives, caries removal, 3D radiology, modern prosthodontics including implants, all set against the background of the most recent Adult Dental Health Survey. The Slack Medal was presented to Professor Samarawickrama (q PhD Dentistry, The London, 1975), Emeritus Professor of Conservative Dentistry, and the 2012 Evelyn Sprawson Lecture was given by Dr Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, Head of the Dental Defence Union. An optional visit to the nearby Whitechapel Bell Foundry on Saturday afternoon brought the Meeting to a close.
Date of ACM 2014
The annual clinical Meeting in 2014 will be held on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March. The President for 2013-14 is Dr Judith Jones (q BDS, The London, 1987).
New President of BATLAA Professor Paul Wright (q BDS, The London, 1969) has been elected as President of the Barts and The London Alumni Association (BATLAA). Paul’s term of office will run from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016. www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni/batlaa
A glimpse of the new Dental Institute The Dental Institute will be relocating in Spring 2014 to a new facility in the Alexandra Wing. This next exciting episode in the transformation of the Royal London is greeted with enthusiasm and support by staff and students. Alison Cann, Senior Clinical Advisor, and Mark Viner, Senior Commissioning Co-ordinator, for the project offer a preview. Modern clinical standards will be reflected in the interior of the new Dental Institute; the 111 operatories are larger and easier to move about and work in, with crafted worktops and flooring to assist in reducing the risk of cross infection. Dental chairs are provided in suites of open plan and single rooms. The facilities will include: •Teaching operatories •Consulting suites •Paediatric Dentistry •Restorative Dentistry •Dental Imaging •Modern Production labs •Maxillo-Facial suite
Mock-up of the new operatories – spacious, light and modern with a hint of School blue! © Skanska and David Hawkins Architectural Partnership
There will also be extensive new teaching facilities – co-located on the top two floors and providing an ideal academic environment for learning, teaching and research. These facilities will include: •Seminar rooms •Library •Study rooms •Spacious offices •Teaching labs All will be supported by integrated audio visual equipment. The Dental Imaging department will be expanded in the new build and will be entirely digital with the introduction of the new PACS system, making instant diagnostics and the retrieval of images easier. The feel of the new building will be light and airy, yet welcoming. Truly the ‘crown’ in the new development!
Work in progress on converting the Alexandra Wing in the new Dental Institute © Skanska and David Hawkins Architectural Partnership
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Annual Clinical Meeting 2013 How to book your place BOOK YOUR PLACE for the 2013 Annual Clinical Meeting on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March by completing and returning the enclosed registration form to the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office. Online booking is available at www.qmul.ac.uk/ alumni or you can telephone the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office on +44 (0)20 7882 7790 to make a payment by debit or credit card. The booking deadline is Friday 1 March. The registration fee for attending both days is £160 and includes all refreshments with the exception of the subscription dinner on Friday. This remains excellent value compared to CPD accredited
courses elsewhere. Discounts are available for Barts and The London graduates from the last five years and those who are retired, vocational trainees, full-time PG students or Barts and The London dental postgraduate research students. Places for the subscription dinner at Le Café du Marché on Friday evening are £65 per head and include a three-course meal and half a bottle of wine, as well as transport to the restaurant. A coach will take diners from the Old Library to Le Café du Marché in Charterhouse Square. The restaurant is located close to Farringdon and Barbican stations. If
you require recommendations for overnight accommodation nearby, do let us know and we will be pleased to advise you. For members attending the Saturday session, lunch is being offered within the delegate fee at Maedah Grill, 42 Fieldgate Street, E1 1ES, which specialises in Turkish cuisine. Please indicate whether you will be attending lunch on your registration form. If you have any queries about your booking or if you require any further information, please contact the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office on +44 (0)20 7882 7790 and we would be happy to help you.
Are you celebrating a milestone year since qualifying? IF 2013 IS A MILESTONE YEAR since you qualified, why not come to dinner at Le Café du Marché on Friday evening as a group? Here you will be seated together and have the opportunity to celebrate and catch-up with one another. If you qualified in 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983, 1993 or 2003, this is a significant year! We would be happy to support any reunion group who wishes to get in touch with their lost friends. Reunion group at the Dental Centenary Dinner, October 2011
Alumni Speakers: Profiles Four Old Londoners are amongst this year’s distinguished speakers. Dr Paul Batchelor (q PhD, Dentistry The London, 1998) is Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at UCL and Course Director of the FGDP (UK)’s Diploma in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management programme. He is also a Director at Oral Care Consulting Ltd, who provide mentoring to dental professionals. Chris Emery (q BDS, The London, 1968), since his admission to the GDC Endodontic Specialist Register, has focused his practice on endodontic referrals. He also holds a part-time appointment as Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics at Barts and 4 The London Hospital Dental Club
The London Dental Institute. Dr Freddie Martin (q Dip Forensic Odontology, The London, 1987) is a Forensic Odontologist and past President of the British Association for Forensic Odontology. Brian Westbury (q BDS, The London, 1970) is Senior Dento-Legal Adviser with Dental Protection Limited (DPL) and is responsible for overseeing their Risk Partnership Programme. He has worked for many years in general practice and was a founder board member of the Faculty of GDPs at the Royal College of Surgeons.
L-R Dr Paul Batchelor, Chris Emery, Dr Freddie Martin, and Brian Westbury
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Request for teeth Dr WENDY TURNER, Head of the Centre for Adult Oral Health and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, is looking for extracted teeth that can be used for teaching purposes. Wendy welcomes any teeth on offer, so long as they have not been allowed to dry out. If you have any extracted teeth, for which you have written consent from the patient who agrees to their use for teaching purposes, please bring them with you to the Meeting. Please contact Wendy Turner by telephone on +44 (0)20 7882 8672 or by email at w.turner@qmul.ac.uk with any queries.
Programme: Tomorrow’s World President: Dr Len D’Cruz
Friday 8 March Lectures will take place in the Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Building, Newark Street, E1 2AT
08.30 Coffee and Registration: Old Library, Garrod Building 09.00 Welcome and introduction by the Dean: Professor Farida Fortune 09.30 ‘Sense and sensibility’ Brian Millar, Professor of Blended Learning in Dentistry, KCL and NHS Consultant in Restorative Dentistry 10.15 Presentations from the 2012 Malcolm Jenkins and John Richards Scholars: Katarina Stead and Damaris Santander Soria 10.45 Coffee and Trade Show: Old Library, Garrod Building 11.15 ‘Is there a formula for happy dentists?’ Dr Kate Hefferon, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer, MSc Applied Positive Psychology, School of Psychology, UEL 12.00 ‘Endodontics – tomorrow’s world from today’s perspective’ Chris Emery, Specialist Endodontist and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, BL Institute of Dentistry 12.45 Annual Business Meeting: Perrin Lecture Theatre
CPD accreditation The programme (excluding the ABM) is CPD accredited. Attendance certificates will be available at the end of each day.
Annual Business Meeting THE ANNUAL BUSINESS Meeting (ABM) for the Dental Club will take place in the Perrin Lecture Theatre on Friday 8 March at 12.45pm, immediately following the lecture. All alumni are welcome to attend. Elections for the position of LHDC President for 2014-15 will take place during the ABM.
13.00 Lunch and Trade Show: Old Library, Garrod Building 14.15 ‘Future proofing - certainty in uncertain times’ Dr Raj Rattan MBE, GDP, Associate Dean, London Deanery and Senior Dento-Legal Consultant, DPL 15.00 ‘Bridge2Aid’ Brian Westbury, Senior Dento-Legal Adviser, DPL 15.15 ‘Is there a future for the treatment of periodontal disease?’ Francis Hughes, Professor of Periodontology, KCL 16.00 Tea and Trade Show: Old Library, Garrod Building 16.30 Presentation of the Slack Medal and the Evelyn Sprawson Lecture 17.30 Drinks Reception: Old Library, Garrod Building 19.00 Dinner: Le Café du Marché, 22 Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6DX
Saturday 9 March All events will take place in the Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Building, Newark Street, E1 2AT
Dinner at Le Café du Marché Described as one of London’s best kept secrets, Le Café du Marché, in the heart of the City of London’s old French quarter, in Charterhouse Square, will provide the setting for Friday evening’s dinner. The menu offers classic French food. The subscription fee of £65 per head will include a three-course meal with drinks and transport to the venue. www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni/batlaa
09.45 ‘Restorative dentistry - what will we be doing for our patients in the years to come?’ Richard Ibbetson, Professor of Restorative Dentistry, BL Institute of Dentistry 10.30 ‘Planning our future workforce - who needs so many dentists?’ Dr Paul Batchelor, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL and Director, Oral Care Consulting Ltd 11.15 Coffee: Foyer, Blizard Building 11.45 ‘CSI or just hard work: unearthing forensic dentistry’ Dr Freddie Martin, Forensic Odontologist 12.30 Inauguration of the new President: Dr Judith Jones 13.00 Lunch (included in the delegate package): Maedah Grill, 42 Fieldgate Street, E1 1ES
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Supporting current students The Malcolm Jenkins and John Richards Travelling Scholarships are presented annually to up to two dental students from the School. The 2011-12 recipients, Dr Jonathan Hatton and Dr Sarah Zakaria, presented their papers to alumni at the 2012 ACM. A comparative study of the knowledge of dental students and dentists in the treatment of Dentine Hypersensitivity Dr Jonathan Hatton (q BDS, Barts and The London, 2012), recipient of the Malcolm Jenkins Travelling Scholarship in 2011, writes: ‘I undertook a comparative study of the knowledge and treatment of Dentine Hypersensitivity (DH) among dentists and dental students at The London and the Bauru School of Dentistry in Sao Paulo, Brazil. With DH affecting up to two-thirds of patients, it is a condition which poses issues for clinicians because of the range of different treatment types, each with varying efficacies. With this in mind, a questionnaire was devised to compare both dental students and qualified staff in their knowledge and treatment of DH and this was distributed to 150 recipients at both The London and the Bauru School of Dentistry. Preliminary London data confirmed our initial thoughts and demonstrated a good understanding of DH by both parties yet undergraduates reported low confidence levels with regards to treating the condition. Data from Brazilian colleagues is still being collected but initial findings show an area of undergraduate teaching weakness. These preliminary results have since been presented at the annual IADR conference in June 2012, for which I travelled back to Brazil. My elective also gave me the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream of visiting the Amazon Rainforest where I swam in the Amazon River. The Malcolm Jenkins Travelling Scholarship has opened many doors for me and I am extremely grateful to the alumni for their continued support.’ 6 The London Hospital Dental Club
A report on the behavioural methods of reducing dental anxiety in children at the University of Malaya Dr Sarah Zakaria (q BDS, Barts and The London, 2012), recipient of the John Richards Travelling Scholarship in 2011, writes: ‘I was keen to look at the behavioural methods of reducing dental anxiety in children. I chose Malaysia because I felt it would be interesting to compare the differences in methods used to reduce anxiety there, with those practiced in the UK. Although dental caries prevalence has declined, there are still high levels of caries among children, especially in developing countries. Dental anxiety can lead to avoidance of dental treatment, increasing incidents of dental caries, leading to unpleasant dental visits and therefore causing more fear and anxiety, resulting in a vicious cycle. I observed postgraduate dental students at the University of Malaya treating children and noted the anxiety and behaviours using a simple Venham Rating Scale. My supervisor kindly organised a discussion session with several other dental clinicians regarding behavioural methods they often use and their experiences in handling child
patients. This session was extremely valuable as it is not every day that a dental student is given the opportunity to hold discussions with a room full of experienced clinicians. My project concluded that although there were some differences in the behavioural methods used in Malaysia compared to the UK, due to language and culture, they were essentially similar and just as effective in terms of reducing dental anxiety in children. Apart from working on my elective project, I had a wonderful two weeks in Malaysia. I toured the large and historic University of Malaya campus and also had a chance to see their dental library, which was small but adequate. I also tried various tasty foods and colourful drinks - a must-try for anyone visiting Malaysia! I would like to thank the members of the London Hospital Dental Club for their generosity and for enabling me to have such an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much!’
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Electives are supported by donations to both the London Hospital Dental Club Benevolent Fund and the Queen Mary, University of London Foundation. Observations on the use of fluoride among children in Córdoba, Argentina Dimple Goswami (Fifth year dental student) writes:
‘Electives give you the chance to experience dentistry outside the confines of the Dental School Many, myself included, grabbed this opportunity with both hands, and sought to find a location that would challenge our perspective of how dentistry is practiced. This lead to me
Katrinia Stead is the 2011-12 recipient of the Malcolm Jenkins Travelling Scholarship while Damaris Santander Soria is recipient of the John Richards Travelling Scholarship. Both will make a presentation at the forthcoming ACM in March.
going to Córdoba, Argentina for two weeks to investigate the use and policies of fluoride preventing tooth decay among children aged 16 and under at the Facultad de Odontologia, at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Argentina, unlike the UK, does not have free dental healthcare for children under the age of 16 and children in more remote areas do not have readily available dental care. The Universidad Nacional de Córdoba allows children who are most at risk to be treated by students, free of charge. The use of fluoride in Córdoba, despite constraints of cost and equipment, is less structured enabling methods to be adapted to patient needs. A notable amount of time was spent during the “motivational pre-treatment period” to inform both parents and patients of the benefits and use of fluoride and this was again reiterated during every subsequent follow-up appointment. It was a great learning experience to see the contrast in paediatric dentistry and to meet dental students and clinicians from other countries. It also reaffirmed the classic saying that “prevention is always better than cure,” especially when it comes to caries. I would like to thank the supporters of the London Hospital Dental Club Benevolent Fund for their generous gifts in helping me to fund my elective.’
Dental Centenary Fund During this year’s Annual Fund Telephone Campaign, a team of three dental students spoke with over 250 dental alumni about the Dental Centenary Fund. Abbie Edwards is in her second year of the GEP programme and is a second time caller. She was joined by Elise Morgan and Rebecca Iles, both third year students. In addition, Rebecca is the current President of the Dental Society. We are very truly delighted that so many of you have decided to make a gift to the Dental Centenary Fund. Your gifts will not only help us to provide scholarships to enable the best young people and researchers to come and study dentistry at Barts and The London but also help us to enhance the extracurricular experience of our students by providing elective and travel bursaries. If you would like to make a gift, please telephone the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office on +44 (0)20 7882 7790 or visit our website at www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni/ supportingqm to download a gift form.
If you wish to support the Malcolm Jenkins and John Richards Travelling Scholarship endowment fund, please make your gift using the ACM registration form. You may Gift Aid your donation to increase its value to the fund by 25 per cent. L-R: Abbie, Rebecca and Elise
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Institute success And another Gold Medal! Dr Alice Middleton (q BDS, Barts and The London, 2012) became the third consecutive dental student from Barts and The London to win the prestigious University of London Gold Medal for Dentistry. Both Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and King’s College London Dental Institute are invited to nominate the top four per cent of final year students for the Gold Medal exam, which is a 30-minute oral examination conducted by four external examiners. Professor Farida Fortune, Dean for Dentistry, said: “I would like to congratulate
Alice on this outstanding achievement, and I would also like to congratulate all staff within the Dental School for their continuous support for our students. The fact that the School has won the award for the third year running is an achievement for us all to be proud of.” Alice said: “I’m really pleased that BL will keep the medal for the third year running, and am thankful to everyone who supported me and the other candidates leading up to the exam. I couldn’t have done it without all the fantastic tutors here.” The other Barts and The London students who were also put forward for the award, were: Dr Kunal Patel, Dr Jennifer Fuller, Dr Cassie Lewis and Dr Razia Merali, all of whom qualified in 2012. Previously, the Gold Medal had been won by Dr Reena Wadia in 2011 and Dr Nike Goodluck in 2010.
The Making of Queen Mary, University of London A newly published history of the College, The Making of Queen Mary, University of London, covers the major events of the last 25 years. In particular, it charts the merger of Queen Mary College with Westfield College and more recently, the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. With a chapter devoted to the history of the Dental School since its foundation in 1911 and with a significant contribution by Professor Paul Wright (q BDS, The London, 1969), the new book provides a brief illustrated snapshot of the first 100 years of the School. The Making of Queen Mary, University of London is available for alumni to purchase for £15 excluding p&p. To order your copy, you can telephone the Alumni Relations and Fundraising Office on +44 (0)20 7882 7790 or visit www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni
Dean receives Colyer Gold Medal The Dean for Dentistry, Professor Farida Fortune, has been awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons. Professor Fortune was nominated for her significant contribution to the advancement of all aspects of teaching and research in Dentistry, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in the UK. The medal was presented on Friday 5 October 2012 at the Royal College, Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Founded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery in 1951 to honour the service of dental surgeon and historian Sir Frank Colyer, the medal is awarded at irregular intervals “for liberal acts or distinguished labours, researches and discoveries eminently conducive to the improvement of natural knowledge and of the healing art.”
All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Queen Mary, University of London Foundation to support student opportunities.
For more information or general enquiries, please contact the Barts and The London Alumni Association on +44 (0)20 7882 7790 or email batlaa@qmul.ac.uk 8 The London Hospital Dental Club
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