Scotland Study Day
Andrew Chandrapal
"The Perils and Pitfalls of Composite Dentistry. Problem solving direct composite restorations."
& Catherine Rutland
“The Ethics Of Aesthetics”
6 December 2024
Glasgow Science Centre
WiFi: CGDSCOT
Pass: CGDSCOT24
Welcome
On behalf of CGDent Scotland I am delighted to welcome you to Glasgow Science Centre for the 2024 Scotland Study Day. This event was established in 1993 under the banner of FGDP West of Scotland, but is now delivered under our new identity of CGDent Scotland, which aims to serve the dental profession for the entire country. This is the fourteenth year that we have been hosted by the Science Centre, and we hope that you have an enjoyable and informative day of CPD and networking in this fantastic facility.
Once again I would like to thank those delegates who have loyally attended this gathering over many years, and have helped grow the status and success of the day. I hope that those who are here for the first time, including the final year students from Glasgow and Dundee Dental Schools, may be inspired to join us again, and continue to find our topics and presenters relevant to the progression of their careers.
Above all, I hope that delegates will recognise the benefit of attending face to face professional meetings. Unfortunately these have been in decline following the pandemic and various fiscal restraints imposed by government. As an organisation we firmly believe that it is important for our mental health and the enjoyment of our chosen profession that we gather as a community of practice, and that the time spent in networking and conversing, sharing problems and benchmarking our own practise, is of equal value to the time spent in lectures. I hope you will all take this opportunity to fully integrate with your fellow delegates and catch up with friends.
I would also like to thank the Dental Trade and various dental organisations that have supported us today through sponsorship. The expense incurred in delivering this event is considerable, and quite an undertaking for a small non-profit organisation, so we are extremely grateful to them for enabling us to stage the day and keep the delegate cost as low as possible. Can you please take time to visit the exhibitors hall to meet our various sponsors and thank them.
Thanks are also due to Patricia de Vries, our events coordinator, for the enormous effort that she expends throughout the year in preparation for the day. It would not be possible without her. She will be delighted when today is over, and she can start thinking about Christmas preparations for her young family!
I have great pleasure in welcoming our speakers for today.
Dr Catherine Rutland will introduce the main topic by exploring the professional ethics of aesthetic dental treatment before Dr Andrew Chandrapal discusses various techniques for successful placement of anterior and posterior composites, highlighting various issues that may arise and how to prevent them.
The Caldwell Memorial Lecture will be presented by Dr Wendy Thompson, a clinical academic but also a practising primary care dentist in Cumbria, who will discuss the subject of the appropriate use of antibiotics.
I sincerely hope that you all find today interesting and worthwhile, and will consider joining us again next year when the lecture topics will include a timely update on the classification and treatment of periodontal disease by Ian Dunn, and the Caldwell Lecture will be delivered by Professor Jim McCaul on the subject of oral cancer.
Once again, thanks to all of you for your participation today.
Patricia Thomson
CGDent UK Board representative for Scotland
Member CGDScot CIC
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In Person Information
- Your lanyard: All delegates will be issued with an event lanyard and badge. On final departure from either the drinks reception or IMAX please leave your badge at registration or in a box provided.
- If you feel ill with Covid-related symptoms (or similar) during the day please inform one of our team or a member of the venue staff. Your health and safety is very important to us so we will endeavour to make sure that you can leave the venue safely and make your way home/to an appropriate place.
Virtual Attendees
- We will send you a link to register and view the virtual day.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you and we hope you have a great day!
Catering and Lunch
We should have received your dietary requests when you or a colleague booked but please just contact us as soon as possible if you think your requirements may have been missed.
- Tea, coffee and breakfast rolls will be available from 8.15
- Tea, coffee and snacks available during the breaks.
- At lunch 'Main' delegates will be seated in the Clyde Suite on the ground floor. BDS5 delegates will be seated in the 'Hive' on the first floor.
- Please join us for the drinks reception from 5.30-7pm. This will finish at 7pm promptly with plenty of opportunities to move on to enjoy the evening nearby.
Clyde Suite Menu
Roasted leek, Arran mustard and Tain Cheddar tart served with endive salad, Arran mustard dressing
(Gluten free, vegan alternative also available)
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Roast corn-fed chicken stuffed with pancetta, sage and onion, pomme puree, roasted root vegetables, cafe au lait
or
Pan roasted gnocchi, pumpkin puree, roasted butternut squash, sage brown butter and roasted hazelnuts
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Main Timetable
| Time | Course Title |
| 8.00-9.00 | REGISTRATION with breakfast rolls |
| 9.00-10.40 | Catherine Rutland "The Ethics Of Aesthetics" |
| 10.40-11.20 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 11.20-13.00 | Andrew Chandrapal Part 1: "The Perils and Pitfalls of Composite Dentistry. Problem solving direct composite restorations." |
| 13.00-14.20 | LUNCH |
| 14.20-16.00 | Andrew Chandrapal Part 2: "The Perils and Pitfalls of Composite Dentistry. Problem solving direct composite restorations." |
| 16.00-16.30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 16.30-17.30 | Wendy Thompson The Caldwell Memorial Lecture: "Using antibiotics sustainably" |
| 17.30-19.00 | Drinks reception! |
Join the MFDS Study Group
Our study group programme in Glasgow is designed to give you an understanding of the topics and skills covered in parts 1 and 2 of the MFDS examination. Using face-to-face tutorials and online resources the group has achieved success rates of 90-100% every year since 2017. In June 2020 we went online and expanded this programme to focus on the MFDS and also to provide a platform for dentists who were keen to reinforce their skills and knowledge after months away from treating patients.
Our next Study Group will cater for candidates taking MFDS Part 1 in April 2025 and begins in February 2025. Following that, we will return in August 2025 with Part 2.
Part 1 Virtual:
4 Feb 2025
11 Feb 2025
4 March 2025
18 March 2025
Part 2 Virtual with in person Mock Exam:
26 Aug 2025
9 Sept 2025
23 Sept 2025
7 Oct 2025
Sat 25 Oct 2025 Mock Exam
Our Speakers
Andrew Chandrapal
BDS FCGDent DPDS(Bris) MClinDent(Pros)
Andrew Chandrapal Bio
Andrew practices in Central London and Buckinghamshire where the basis of his special interests lie in aesthetics, composite bonding, complex rehabilitation including implants and management of tooth wear.
He holds a Distinction in Fixed and Removable Masters of Clinical Dentistry as well as two further academic diplomas. He is also a Graduate of the Kois Centre based in Seattle.
Andrew also sits on Council for The DDU and is Past- President for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a post-graduate tutor for Kings College London and sits on the editorial board of dental update. He is also an educator on a national/ international level and is Director of IndigoDent Education.
"The Perils and Pitfalls of Composite Dentistry. Problem solving direct composite restorations."
Our successes in clinical Dentistry can be measured in several ways ranging from Patient satisfaction, longevity of result through to Professional recognition. However, how does it make us feel when things do not go right? What is the correct strategy for the good of the Patient when we get the clinical result that falls under par for clinical success? How is this defined in terms of Composite Dentistry and what are the common aspects that we all struggle with? Spread over two sessions, Andrew Chandrapal will explain the concept of “Snowball Dentistry” when it comes to Anterior and Posterior Composites and how we might spot the signs during our clinical workflows, what works and what does not. How do we spot issues occurring and how might we prevent this? Andrew will show examples of success and failure and what the cardinal differences were between the two. You will be surprised at how small some of these differences are and how easy they are to overcome.
Aims
- To identify and relate to clinical complexities that can lead to unfavourable outcomes
- To be able to reflect on our clinical work and identify corrective strategies
- To apply corrective strategies with confidence leading to a reduction in failure
By the end of the presentation delegates will be able to
- Highlight where, as Clinicians, we tend to go wrong with anterior and posterior composite procedures
- To learn what we can do to minimise failure
- To become confident and aware of corrective strategies
Catherine Rutland
BChD MA IRMCert FCGDent
CMI Level 7 Certificate in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Catherine Rutland Bio
Catherine Rutland qualifyied as a dentist from Leeds University in 1992. She did a year as a House Officer, then becoming a Senior House Officer in Newcastle before settling into general dental practice. She was a practice owner in West Berkshire for 20 years. She completed a master’s degree in medical Ethics and Law from King's College London in 2013, is a certified member of the Institute of Risk Management and has a Level 7 Certificate in Leadership Mentoring and Coaching. Catherine joined Denplan part-time in 2010 and was promoted to Clinical Director of Simplyhealth and Denplan in 2018.
Catherine Rutland leads the team that provides assistance to Denplan member dentists; helping to support them with all aspects of running their practices successfully, with particular focus on providing advice and support during clinical disputes and times of professional risk.
"The Ethics Of Aesthetics"
Catherine will be presenting an interactive presentation on ethical and legal considerations with respect to providing aesthetic and cosmetic dental procedures for patients in contemporary dental practice.
Aims: The aim of the session will be to consider the difference between morals, values and ethics. This will then lead to understanding professional ethics and how this should adapt our thinking and actions. We will explore the impact of body image and how this may affect the public’s view of treatment need and their desires.
Objectives: Exploring and understanding how we feel and think is critical for us to be able to consider treatment requests, or suggested treatment. As patient expectations alter over time, with an increased demand for more cosmetic treatment, we need to be prepared to have open conversations to make sure any treatment leads to the most appropriate outcome for the patient. The impact of body image can alter a patient’s desire for certain treatment and their expectations of what it will do for them. We need to be mindful of this in order to protect patients who are potentially vulnerable.
A unique blended learning programme with on-site in Glasgow UK
Admission open for March 2025 intake.
The Caldwell Memorial Lecture
Robert Craig Caldwell
It is an honour for CGDent Scotland to be associated with a figure of the stature of Robert Craig Caldwell. Every year our final session at the Scotland Study Day is dedicated to his memory and since 2016 we have been joined by the Glasgow Dental Alumnus Association, the body which established the Caldwell Memorial Lecture.
Born in the United States but raised in Millport, Bob graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1950 and embarked on a career in dentistry that saw him return to America, initially to the Universities of Rochester and Alabama, and ultimately to California, as Dean of the School of Dentistry at UCLA. In post, he was not an ostentatious or flamboyant leader but devoted himself to ideals which he epitomised: clinical excellence and kindness in personal relationships. He encouraged the recruitment of minority and female students so that all segments of the population could be represented in the student body. In addition, he encouraged students to seek advanced training and considered all students to be his junior colleagues, understanding with great skill that in the near future his undergraduates would soon become his peers. In 1972, after just 3 years in post, Bob died aged 44 of chronic myeloid leukaemia.
His classmates at the University of Glasgow established the Caldwell Memorial Lecture and set up a trust to ensure that world-renowned speakers could be brought to Glasgow.
The event will close with the Caldwell Memorial Lecture given this year by Wendy Thompson
"Using antibiotics sustainably"
Wendy Thompson will close the Study Day with a talk on antibiotics and how to use them sustainably.
Wendy Thompson Bio
Wendy Thompson is a clinical academic in primary dental care. Clinically, she works as a general dentist in rural Cumbria. Academically, her research at University of Manchester is about antimicrobial stewardship and urgent dental care. She is regularly invited to speak both nationally and internationally for government organisations and professional bodies.
Wendy is a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and a member of its research committee. She leads on antimicrobial prescribing, resistance and stewardship for CGDent, which involves a seat on the UK Health Security Agency’s national antimicrobial resistance committee. Wendy is elected vicechair of FDI World Dental Federation's science committee and chairs its working group on preventing antimicrobial resistance and infections. She is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
BDS5 Timetable
| Time | Course Title |
| 8.00-9.00 | REGISTRATION with breakfast rolls |
| 9.00-10.40 | Catherine Rutland IMAX "The Ethics of Aesthetics" |
| 10.40-11.20 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 11.20-13.00 | Andrew Chandrapal IMAX "The Perils and Pitfalls of Composite Dentistry. Problem solving direct composite restorations." |
| 13.00-14.00 | LUNCH in 'The Hive' on the First Floor |
| 14.00-14.10 | Science Show Theatre - CGDent |
| 14.10-14.20 | Science Show Theatre - Scottish Dental Care: Dr Andrew Culbard |
| 14.20-14.30 | Science Show Theatre - MDDUS |
| 14.30-16.00 | Science Show Theatre - Martin Aitken & Co Accountancy |
| 16.00-16.30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 16.30-17.30 | Wendy Thompson IMAX The Caldwell Memorial Lecture: "Using antibiotics sustainably" |
| 17.30-19.00 | Drinks reception! |
BDS5: Science Show Theatre 14:30
Glasgow Dental School attends the CGDent Study Day 2024
Finance Workshop: Preparing for self-employment, practice ownership, and maximising your accountant’s value
Join us from 14:30–16:00 for a session packed with invaluable insights, including:
- Business planning and practice finances
- Financial planning: why it’s essential for your success
- Accounts, tax, and tips for managing your finances effectively
We’re excited to also feature an interview with Newtown Dental Care, including a live Q&A session where students can ask associates about their experiences, challenges, and advice for aspiring dental professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance and practical tips for your career!
Jayne Clifford (Martin Aitken & Co) - Director
Jayne joined Martin Aitken & Co in 1993, becoming a Partner in 1997 and a Director in 2013. She specialises in supporting dental professionals with business planning, compliance, tax efficiency, and improving profitability.
As an active ICAS member, Jayne serves as an Audit Hot Reviewer and brings her expertise to pension scheme audits, ensuring high standards of compliance and financial reporting.
Duncan MacCaig (Martin Aitken & Co) – Director
As part of MACO’s specialised dental accounts team, Duncan advises dental professionals on business, tax, and financial matters, helping them navigate sector-specific challenges. His expertise includes accounting under UK GAAP and IFRS, making him a trusted advisor to larger practices and dental groups.
In addition to his dental focus, Duncan’s background includes experience in rural enterprises, manufacturing, and hospitality. As a senior statutory auditor, he provides audit services to UK and international clients, ensuring compliance and financial clarity.
Scott Lawson (Martin Aitken Financial Services Ltd) – Independent Financial Advisor
Holding a DipPFS qualification and the Chartered CII credentials for equity release and long-term care planning, Scott specialises in providing objective-led advice, helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Scott has extensive expertise in NHS pensions, particularly those relevant to dental professionals and General Practitioners. He also advises on investment portfolio planning, estate preservation, and succession planning, ensuring long-term financial security for his clients in the dental sector.
VDP Case Presentation Final
Join us in celebrating the winner of the VDP overall case presentation. Scotland’s finest young dentists will vie for best case presentation prize today. Their case presentations have been judged by CGDent Scotland members and colleagues based on a rigorous set of criteria. Our overall winner will receive a prize donated in recognition of their hard work and research. CGDent Scotland is proud to be associated with the VDP programme.
The winners will be revealed at 11:20am in the IMAX.
Meet our finalists:
Emma Connelly, Chelsea Cook, Helen Hunter, Vlad Iliescu, Caleb Lai, Lucy Mason, Kirsten McDonald, Ellie Mitchell, Sophie Moodie, Jenny Olney, Rebecca Reid, Uzair Sarwar, and Fraser Thomson.
Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
We are a clinically led and patient focused dental provider, offering high quality dental care to more than 250,000 patients at 21 locations - and growing - across Scotland.
Family founded in 2016, our strong Central and Clinical leadership teams work in tandem to foster a vibrant, collaborative community, empowered to prioritise team wellbeing and patient care.
In a stimulating culture of continuous learning and mentorship, every member of the Scottish Dental Care family is encouraged to develop their skills and offer innovative treatments working with the very latest technology, all in first class facilities.
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www.advanceddentistryscotland.com
Gold Sponsors
We are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We have been protecting dentists since 1880. We bring dentists together, support our members through advice and education, and represent their interests.
As a trade union and professional body, we represent all fields of dentistry including general practice, community dental services, the armed forces, hospitals, academia, public health and research.
We are owned and run by our members and all our income is reinvested for the benefit of the profession.
Clyde Munro prides itself on being a friendly and supportive place to work and continues to invest in its teams and training – with clear career development for all dental staff.
The Glasgow-headquartered group provides expert centralised support for dentists, covering non-clinical areas including marketing, accounts and compliance – enabling practitioners to focus more time on patient care and outcomes.
In addition, a new training academy has been developed, featuring state-of-the-art dental technology. It will become a hub for dental progression and leadership throughout the UK.
Employees at every level of the business receive comprehensive support and opportunities to develop and further their careers.
Martin Aitken & Co Ltd is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants and business advisers.
We provide our clients with access to a range of audit & accounting, tax, business advisory, corporate finance and financial services.
Founded in 1897, we have remained at the forefront of Scottish commerce because we give clear, practical and understandable answers that you can act on straight away.
From property & construction, professional services, medical & healthcare, food & drink, manufacturing & engineering, hospitality and leisure, to charities & social enterprises, talk your language and we won’t ‘sit on the fence’.
Martin Aitken has the know-how and expertise to foresee the challenges, opportunities and potential future impacts of the decisions you make today.
This is what we do.
This is Martin Aitken.
MDDUS is a dental defence organisation offering access to professional indemnity and expert dento-legal advice. A mutual organisation run by fellow professionals, MDDUS has been protecting members for 117 years. Our experienced dento-legal Advisers are available 24 hours a day to provide advice as well as access to assistance & support from an in-house team of lawyers at competitive membership rates.
Visit our stand for a personalised quote or visit www.mddus.com
Advanced Digital Solutions for Exceptional Dental Care. Experts in digital design since 2015. We believe in a better service for everyone involved in dentistry. As a pioneering digital-friendly lab, Nexus Dental Laboratory aims to make the transition to digital workflows simple, cost-effective, and efficient. We strive to eliminate wasted visits and chair time for our surgery partners and their patients. Our lab is fully digital, which means we do not charge any additional costs for printed models, and we loan analogues with each case to maximize cost efficiency and simplify pricing. We were one of the first laboratories to go fully digital and we continue to lead the way in digital dentistry.
Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry is one of Europe's largest private centres for dentistry in Glasgow, dental implants and face and body rejuvenation.
We see patients from all across Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Kilmarnock, Stirling, Ayr, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, and the borders. Many of our patients travel from further afield too.
We provide all of our patients with the highest standards of care possible and pride ourselves in providing all available treatment options.
Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry (SCED) is a renowned referral centre that always goes that extra mile for referring dentists. We are proud to be acknowledged as one of only 59 Leading Dental Centres of the World. One of just three in the UK.
Strictly Confidental Ltd has been operating for over 20 years within the Dental Profession in Scotland.
We can source and supply all relevant information regarding sales, valuations and acquisitions of Dental Practices and we can also assist with recruitment.
Sales - selling and relocating, we will effortlessly start the process.
Valuation - Dental Equipment, Goodwill, Insurance and Legal.
Purchase - acquiring a practice or practices.
Recruitment - contact us to fill your temporary/permanent vacancy for either an associate (full or part time) or a locum position.
All of our valuations and meetings are held out of hours and on weekends, to ensure a confidential service is provided.
Please contact:
Patricia Munro: Mobile: 07906 135 033 email:patricia@strictlyconfidental.co.uk
Gillian Wylie: Mobile: 07914 688 322e mail: gillian@strictlyconfidental.co.uk
Office: 21 Woodside Place Glasgow G3 7
Phone: 0141 468 8276
Silver Sponsors
At Acteon our mission is to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions to clinicians, to provide the most effective, convenient and comfortable care to patients all over the world. From our digital imaging devices such as X-Mind Trium and Prime coupled with AIS intuitive digital imaging software, to our high frequency and patented ultrasonic technology, such as the Piezotome Cube or our range of Newtron devices. Not forgetting our pharmaceuticals and precision hand instruments, we have everything to support many treatment workflows.
The driving force behind our innovation extends to the relationships with universities and international experts who share our motivation.
Align Technology is a global medical device company that is changing lives through better smiles. We reimagine and reinvent the way orthodontic and restorative treatment is presented and delivered to millions of people around the world.
The Invisalign® system is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, trusted by approximately 17 million people worldwide to improve their smiles.
www.invisalign.co.uk
The iTero™ Family of Intraoral Scanners propels today's dental practice into the future by enhancing the patient experience and elevating clinical precision.
www.itero.com
The DDU is the specialist dental division of the MDU, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to our members’ interests. We offer guidance, support and defence in addressing dento-legal issues, complaints and claims.
Our team is led and staffed by dentists with experience of the pressures and challenges faced in practice, and we have an unmatched track record of helping members overcome the challenges which could threaten their livelihood.
If you need help or advice with a dento-legal or ethical issue that has arisen from seeing patients during your course call our advice line on 0800 374 626.
Local Liaison Manager – jennifer.murray@theddu.com
Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, is the UK's leading dental payment plan specialist, with 6000+ member dentists nationwide, caring for over 1.5 million patients.
Denplan offers a range of services, including the Denplan Quality Programme and Denplan Excel Certification Programme for ongoing professional development. They also provide regulatory advice, business and marketing consultancy services and networking opportunities.
Denplan is committed to advocating for dental practices and the profession through active political engagement and stakeholder activity.
GC UK
GC was established in 1921 and consequently celebrated its 100th anniversary on the 11th February 2021. Through decades of product innovation, research and development and world-class manufacturing, GC has firmly entrenched its commitment to partnering with dental professionals and promoting oral health for all.
GC has been recognised by both dentists and dental technicians alike as a provider of consistently, high-quality products that are easy to handle, as well as being capable of delivering the highest service standards to our customers. Our dedication to dentistry continually results in product development that provides value to our customers.
The General Dental Council (GDC) is the UK-wide professional regulator of the dental team. Our statutory duties are to maintain patient safety and ensure public confidence in dental professionals. We set education, training and professional standards; maintain the integrity of the dental register; ensure ongoing professional development; and investigate concerns. We place great store by engaging with students and dental professionals, the UK and devolved governments, patients and the public, education and training providers, and other key stakeholders across the country. We are especially keen to promote professionalism and emphasise prevention rather than enforcement.
Haleon, formerly part of GSK, is a global leader in consumer health, with brands trusted by millions of consumers globally. Its long-standing brands - such as Sensodyne, Corsodyl, Pronamel, Aquafresh, Voltarol, Piri, Otrivine, Centrum and Day & Night Nurse- are built on trusted science, innovation, and deep human understanding.
The group employs over 22,000 people across 170 markets, who are united by Haleon's purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity.
Haleon's product portfolio spans across several major categories - Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health and Wellness.
Our goal is to support dentists with intelligent products throughout the treatment process. In the areas of dental impressions and restorations, we have laid the foundations for efficient processes and successful treatments in dental practices. Flagship products such as Panasil®, Silginat ®, Identium®, VSXE One and Futar®, complemented by innovative restorative materials including the Visalys® family, have aligned to make the working lives of dental professionals easier.Our mission and passion is to understand the needs of practice teams, and then to meet those needs, now and in the future.
Your LDC consists of elected dentists from across your health board region whose role is to represent the professional interests of their colleagues. Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow and Clyde representatives will be present on the day.
LDCs are concerned with dental issues which pertain to pay and conditions, pensions and workforce. The LDC forum gives us a good insight into local and Scottish issues, as well as those in the rest of the UK.
Your LDC will engage closely with the Health Directorate over issues affecting the delivery of dental care: patient referrals, decontamination, audit, practice inspections, patient's treatment appeals and the out-of-hours emergency service.
LDCs also host CPD events for their mandate holders.
Come along to the stand to meet your representatives, to discuss what is concerning you regarding NHS dentistry in Scotland and to find out how you can get involved.
The Dental & Ophthalmic Customer Services Team provide key support and advice to NHS opticians and dentists operating right across Scotland. We produce a range of online publications and guidance/training materials, undertake practice support and also exhibit at conferences and events.
Our help desk team of 4 staff receive an average of 2300 telephone calls each month and can provide answers and information on enquiries ranging across finance, treatment claim administration, patient Scottish Dental Reference Service appointments, and dental and ophthalmic regulations. We alsorespond to over 1000 emails each month with 99% responded to within the day.
Optident are known in the dental industry for providing high quality, innovative and clinically supported products with a dedicated education programme to reinforce its belief. Optident work closely with the world’s leading clinicians and key opinion leaders paving the way for the latest developments and advancements in technology and science. Leaders in their field, Optident work with some of the most established manufacturers in the world and also develop their own products for international distribution. Fuelled by their creative marketing and approach to sales, their brand sits in a unique position within the dental market.
As we celebrate 15 years as the UK’s most cost-effective major dental plan provider, we pride ourselves on offering first-class dental plan solutions and exceptional client support for 600+ dental practices nationwide, including within Scotland.
Our plan fees are much lower compared to other major plan providers, allowing practice owners to make huge cost savings when:
- Switching existing dental plans to us;
- Transitioning from NHS to private dentistry;
- Looking to launch dental plans for the first time.
Speak to our experienced team, who can advise and guide you towards creating a more profitable practice with our dental plan solution.
At The Royal Bank of Scotland we’re here to help support your dental business
The health of your dental business matters to us. That’s why we offer:
- face to face dedicated relationship managers who are healthcare accredited
- funding that’s fast, flexible and competitively priced
- relationship managers who are well connected to other healthcare professionals within the industry
From humble beginnings in Fife in 2012, Real Good Dental has grown into one of Scotland’s largest dental groups, with sites across the UK and Ireland. Our team now includes 250 dental associates and 500 nursing and support staff. At Real Good Dental, we are committed to excellence, offering state-of-the-art facilities and advanced treatment options. Dentists here have access to cutting-edge technology and a supportive team, enabling them to provide the highest standard of patient care.
This year Septodont is delighted to introduce BioRoot Flow – the amazing biocompatible technology used in Biodentine, but as a flowable root canal treatment. Alongside this, Biodentine XP continues to increase in popularity, with all the amazing qualities of Biodentine in an easy-to-use capsule and gun. If you’ve not used Biodentine before or are already an avid user, we will be happy to supply you with information or give you a demonstration.
With other new products to help with bone replacement in RTR+ and RTR+ Membrane, and old faithfuls such as Alveogyl and Ultra Safety Plus Twist, as well as Septodont’s world leading local anaesthetics, Septodont have you covered – whatever the treatment.
Visit the Septodont stand to find out how we can help you with your dental needs.
At Thorntons, we have one of the largest dedicated dental legal teams in Scotland and have a proven track record in the Scottish dental market. Our Dental team are experienced, approachable and pragmatic, and work closely with clients and other intermediaries in the sector (such as sales agents, banks and accountants) in order to deliver a flexible service that is tailored to the individual needs and requirements of each specific client – and all with fee transparency.
The National Company with the Local Touch.
Our commitment is too always provide excellent service to our customers. Wrights prides itself on providing a full service to both the Dentist and Lab Technician.
Whatever your requirements for Dental Materials and Equipment, we have the products and the people to deliver.
Our range of Dental Materials, Digital Equipment, Traditional Equipment, Acrylic Teeth and Laboratory supplies comes from both leading suppliers and from quality products manufactured in our own production facility.
With competitive prices and fast, reliable service supported by an experienced team, we aim to be your partners not just for today but also for the future.
CPD Certificates
The link to give your feedback and collect your CPD certificates will be issued to you at the close of the Study Day. If you have any issues collecting your CPD certificate please get in touch at events@cgdentscot.org.uk
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Ian Dunn
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