Sir, there are a great number of dentists, both active and retired, who had the privilege of being educated, and possibly working at, Guy's Hospital Dental School.

We have been saddened at the loss of identity which has taken place as the result of the merging of similar institutions into the King's Dental Institute.

In the same way that famous regiments and campaigns have founded their own associations, we feel that now is the time for Guy's men and women to establish their own distinctive group. Perhaps a provisional title of 'Guy's Dental Alumni Association' may be regarded as a working title.

We invite those present students at Guy's who have a strong feeling of allegiance to such an historic dental institution, which has recorded dental lectures as long ago as 1799, to consider joining us.

As a first step, could those interested in being part of this project write or email, giving their contact details, so that we can establish a database.

Contact: Brian Lux, 49 Abbey Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2EH Email: brian@luxb.freeserve.co.uk