2010 DENTSPLY / BDA Student Clinician Programme
The 33rd DENTSPLY / BDA Student Clinician Programme Awards has been another successful event and an opportunity to celebrate the investment being made into the future of dentistry.
DENTSPLY is the proud sponsor of this prestigious programme, which gives students a valuable opportunity to gain research experience in this field of dentistry.
The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh was the delightful venue for the ceremony, which was felt to be a resounding success by those in attendance. The ‘piping in’ of the Head Table provided a fitting start to the evenings proceedings.
The gala event was the culmination of a competition that saw entries from fifteen UK and Irish dental schools being presented to a panel of experts. This year Professor Nairn Wilson, Dean of the Dental Institute at King’s; Professor Robbie McConnell of Cork University Dental School and Hospital; and Ms. Susan Hooper of the University of Bristol’s Dental School performed the task of adjudication. The standard of entrants continued to impress the panel, making their decision a challenging one.
There was a charged atmosphere prior to the announcements of the awards, as the representatives and their supporters from each dental school waited in anticipation.
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The winning entry came from a student who is studying at Manchester Dental School. Lisa Durning’s research, entitled ‘Analysis of a novel embryonic stem cell line exhibiting de novo promoter methylation of the metastasis suppressor E-cadherin’ has won her an all-expenses paid trip to Orlando, Florida, to attend the American Dental Association’s Annual Conference. She also becomes a member of SCADA, an international association of student clinicians.
Second prize of a cheque for £500 was awarded to Mark Gidley from Sheffield Dental School for his research into ‘identification and quantification of periodontal pathogens in diabetic patients’. There was also a plaque awarded to Malveen Mann, as her research entitled ‘Ultrasonic scaler oscillations and implant surface defects’ was judged as the presentation with the best clarity and professionalism.
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Once the awards and speeches concluded, there was an impressive display of traditional Scottish dancing, with the attendees encouraged to join in. Soon everyone was enjoying a Cèilidh that went on late into the night.
Both the BDA and DENTSPLY would like to extend their gratitude to the contributions made to the evening by Dr. Gareth Brock, President of the Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association (SCADA); Dr Linda Niessen, DENTSPLY’s Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer; and Dr John Drummond, President of the BDA.
DENTSPLY is proud to sponsor the Student Clinician Programme, which supports student development and education. The investment in students is just one element in DENTSPLY’s continuing investment in better dentistry.
For more information, or to book an appointment with your local DENTSPLY Product Specialist, call 0800 072 3313 or visit www.dentsply.co.uk
2010 Awards Dinner - Friday 5th February 2010
This year's award presentation and gala dinner will be held at The Balmoral. The Balmoral's majestic clock tower is an Edinburgh landmark which can be seen from all around. The hotel is a unique and contemporary luxury five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh, with views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.
The evening begins at 7:00pm with a drinks reception, before moving into The Balmoral's main ballroom, the Sir Walter Scott Suite, at 8:00pm for a Black Tie gala dinner and dancing, during which the winner will be announced.
Venue Address:
The Balmoral
1 Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2EQ
Scotland
Tel: +44 131 556 2414
Map and Directions
The hotel is adjacent to the Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station . We would strongly recommend that you travel to the hotel by public transport or taxi. However, there is an NCP car park near the hotel, or the Concierge can arrange valet parking, if required.
For Our Guests
Should those attending the dinner wish to spend the night in one of Edinburgh's premier hotels, DENTSPLY has negotiated a limited number of rooms at The Balmoral Hotel at a special rate for the Friday night. To take advantage of the special room rate of £145 for a single room or a double occupancy room at £165, please book on Tel. 01315 562 414 and mention the DENTSPLY/BDA Student Clinician Dinner when booking. Please note this rate is only available on a limited number of rooms.
NB. Please note that this is a rugby weekend (Scotland vs. France) and it is recommended to book your hotel and flights early.