Showcase 'highly commended' at the TAF Best Practice Awards The BDTA was shortlisted as one of the finalists in the 2009 Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards, for the Exhibition of the Year Award category. The BDTA’s entry for Dental Showcase focused on the substantial increase in visitor numbers, the commercial benefits presented to exhibitors and BDTA members and the new features introduced to Showcase to add value for all involved. The submission was 'highly commended' and a particular mention was given to the exceptional visitor numbers at the event in 2008. . . . Read more . . . |
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A-dec crowned champions at the BDTA Go-Karting event Eleven teams and supporters amounting to some 70 individuals from the dental trade gathered at the Birmingham Wheels circuit on Saturday 11 July 2009 to take part in an exhilarating go-karting challenge. The aim was to encourage individuals from within member companies who do not attend existing BDTA events to get involved and build a connection with the Association. . . . Read more . . . |
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Win a Showcase parrot at the BSDHT Conference The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is pleased to be supporting the annual BSDHT Oral Health Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place at the Bournemouth International Conference Centre on 16th – 17th October 2009. The BDTA will be exhibiting on stand number 6 throughout the duration of the two day event providing you with an opportunity to collect all the latest information on the BDTA and its members, reserve your complimentary ticket for BDTA Dental Showcase 2009 and enter a prize draw for your chance to win the Showcase 2009 mascot, Tweetums the Parrot . . . Read more . . . |
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Advanced business and communication skills for dental practices The BDA will be running a seminar on ‘Advanced business and communication skills for dental practices’ on 10 July 2009 at the Radisson Edwardian, Manchester. The seminar is supported by the BDTA and the content provided by Henley Business School, ranked number one for new skills and learning by the Financial Times, and the UK’s leading exponent of the use of theatre skills in training and development, Interact. Read more . . . |
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Have you asked a question? Have you been on the BDTA website yet and asked a question? Because if you do, you have the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win a Nintendo Wii! It really is that simple, you just have to fill in your contact details and ask the BDTA a dental related question. Whether you are looking for a brand of filling material or the contact details of a supplier, simply submit your question and wait for the response. Read more . . . |
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Winner of ultrasonic bath announced The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) is delighted to announce that Subash Simon was the lucky winner of the ultrasonic bath in the visitor passport prize draw which took place at the British Dental Conference and Exhibition 2009. The visitor passport was designed to encourage delegates to walk around the exhibition and see the wide selection of products and services on display as well as collecting stickers from exhibitors participating in the initiative in order to enter the prize draw. Read more . . . |
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BDTA response to The Steele Report The BDTA welcomes the Steele Report and its comprehensive summary of the challenges facing NHS dentistry in the future. The accent on building the relationship between patient and dentist and improving the amount of information available to patients aligns very much with BDTA policy, as does the emphasis on providing a quality service to all patients. The report is critical of the current contract, saying that it has failed to deliver in some areas, particularly in the field of prevention, but it recognises the growing role that the contract is playing in allowing PCT’s to allocate resources where they are most needed. Read more . . . |
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Dennis Carrol passes away We regret to announce that Dennis Carroll succumbed to his illness and passed away on 10 June 2009. Dennis, formerly General Manager at 3M Espe, was well known and respected throughout the dental industry in both the UK and Europe. He was a very active member of the dental trade, influencing the careers of many and will be greatly missed. Dennis became BDTA President in 1993 and served two consecutive terms of office followed by ten dedicated years as a Council member. . . . Read more . . . |
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BDTA Annual Conference 2009 This year the BDTA Annual Conference was held in the stunning World Heritage City of Bath on 28–29 May 2009. Over 120 people travelled to the elegantly furnished Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel for the two day event. The main conference sessions began on Friday and BDTA President Simon Gambold kicked started the day’s programme with an update on the Association’s performance in the past 12 months. . . . Read more . . . |
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BDTA Council elections 2009 Amidst the hype of the Parliamentary Elections taking place across Europe on 4 June, the BDTA held its own ballot to elect and appoint members of its council. The AGM held on 28 May 2009 at the Association’s Annual Conference in Bath saw the election of two new councillors, the re-election of an existing council member and the appointment of the next BDTA President and Vice-President. . . . Read more . . . |
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Gary Marvin wins BDTA Golf Tournament Gary Marvin, Sales Director at Dentsply made his debut at this year’s BDTA Conference golf tournament in Bath and ended up winning the trophy! The tournament took place at Cumberwell Park Golf Club, one of the finest courses in the South-West of England. . . . Read more . . . |
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Don’t decide on price alone We live in an electronic age where price comparisons over the internet are increasingly common. We are in a recession and this year, 2009, looks like being a tough one both for people and businesses. There is a temptation to buy, whether for practice or for home on the basis of price. Buy cheaply at any cost. But the cost can be higher than you think. . . . Read more . . . |
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A good time to purchase equipment Scarcely a day goes by without another tale of economic gloom with worse forecast for the coming year. According to the British Chambers of Commerce the economy is deteriorating at a ‘frightening’ speed with their survey of members painting a ‘distressing and ominous’ picture. There is a mood of pessimism engulfing the country. And yet supermarkets have reported good sales figures and are talking of taking on new staff. Internet sales are also buoyant. The banks are being encouraged to start lending again. Dentistry has been ‘recession proof’ in previous downturns and most practices are reporting relatively full appointment books, for now at any rate. In the past practices have, on the whole, survived. Read more . . . |
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Get all the latest Showcase news at www.dentalshowcase.com If you are thinking of visiting BDTA Dental Showcase 2009, remember to keep up to date with all the latest event news at the official Showcase website www.dentalshowcase.com Read more . . . |
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Win an ultrasonic bath at the The British Dental Trade Association (BDTA) will be sponsoring the visitor passport at this year’s British Dental Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow. The BDTA represents over 120 manufacturers and suppliers of dental products and services, many of whom will be exhibiting at the BDA event in June. Read more . . . |  |
Celebrating Christmas with a twist Whilst many of us were enjoying the seasonal activities around Christmas and tucking into our turkey on Christmas Day. Over 10,000 people were indulging in a different type of festivity. Read more . . . |
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BDTA sponsors the BADN revision day for DSAs The BADN® has made special arrangements for dental nurses who hold the pre-1994 NEBDSA National Certificate for DSAs or failed to register with the GDC within the allotted time period (July 2006-July 2008) to take the NEBDN National Examination for Dental Nurses on 16 May 2009 without having to enrol on an approved training course. Successful candidates will be awarded the NEBDN National Certificate for Dental Nurses which will allow them to register with the GDC. Read more . . . |
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Adoption of new technologies/training research – results available The British Dental Trade Association is delighted to announce that the full results of the adoption of new technologies/training research are now available from the members area of this website. Read more . . . |
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BDTA Dental Showcase provides verified attendance data BDTA Dental Showcase has contracted with BPA Worldwide for verification of the event’s attendance Read more . . . |
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Copies of the Further Government Response to the Health Select Committee Report on Dental Services, the latest episode in the review of Dental Services, can be found at . . . Read more . . . |  |
Plans for 2009 As we approach the end of the year and reflect on the successes of 2008, it is a superb time to highlight the major activities planned by the BDTA in 2009. Read more . . . | |
95% of dentists are aware of the BDTA The results of recent independent research conducted by IPSOS Media on behalf of the BDTA revealed that 95% of dentists are aware that the BDTA represents manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to the dental team. Read more . . . |  |
BDTA continues to add value to the dental team in 2009 The BDTA will be continuing to promote the benefits of using BDTA members to the dental team throughout 2009. The ‘Adding Value to Dentistry’ theme was launched during 2008 to highlight the value BDTA members add to the dental team. Read more . . . |  |
Adoption of new technologies The British Dental Trade Association is undertaking a new research project investigating dentists’ attitudes towards new technologies and training provision in the dental industry. The results of the research will be available . . . Read more . . . |  |
John Davis receives The British Dental Trade Association Award for outstanding contribution to the Dental industry The British Dental Trade Association is delighted to announce that the award for outstanding contribution to the dental industry has this year been awarded to John Davis.Described as an inspiration by his peers, John Davis is a gentleman who hardly needs introducing to anyone involved in the dental industry; an industry to which he has devoted much of his life’s work. . . . Read more . . . |
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Showcase 2008 campaign - A recipe for success! BDTA Dental Showcase continues its successful run with yet another award for the 2008 advertising campaign. For the third consecutive year, BDTA Dental Showcase has received an award for the ‘most outstanding advertising’, according to a recent survey commissioned by BDA News . . . Read more . . . |
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Showcase 2009 dates announced BDTA Dental Showcase 2009 will return to the NEC, Birmingham in 2009. The three day event, which represents the UK largest dental exhibition, will take place from Thursday 12 November to Saturday 14 November 2009 . . . Read more . . . |
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The British Dental Trade Association comments on the Health Committee Report on Dental Services Members of the Health Committee described the report as condemnatory when it was released yesterday. It certainly contains a fairly damning indictment of the new contract which it says has failed to improve access to NHS dentistry. It is critical of the UDA payment scheme and of the lack of training given to Primary Care Trusts in how to deal with their new dental responsibilities. The BDTA welcomes the report, which highlights many of the concerns that have been voiced by the industry. In particular, the BDTA is pleased to see that the Committee has called for an urgent enquiry into the reason for the dramatic fall in complex treatments and on the long-term effects that this will have on the oral health of patients . . . Read more . . . |
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BDTA Annual Conference looks to the future The BDTA Annual Conference was this year held at the exquisite Killashee House Hotel, near Dublin in partnership with the Association of the Irish Dental Industry Ltd (AIDI) . . . Read more . . . |
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BDA Masterclass launched with the support of the BDTA BDA Masterclass, a dedicated new business education programme for dentists from the British Dental Association that is supported by the British Dental Trade Association, was introduced to the profession at the 2008 British Dental Conference and Exhibition at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. A special stand was set up in the upper foyer at the complex where visitors were able to meet the team behind the course and learn more about this unique business education programme designed specifically for dental practitioners . . . Read more . . . |
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BDTA Staff pass the BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry Course BDTA Certificate: Introduction to Dentistry is a course aimed at equipping students with a general understanding of the dental industry and the work of the dental team. The course offers coverage of a wide array of topics, ranging from dental anatomy, oral diseases, laboratory procedures, the regulatory framework in the
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