Below is a listing of courses and events for dental therapists supplied by the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT). Although this is not fully comprehensive it does include useful ideas and leads.

British Association of Dental Therapists London Regional Study Day Date: 02.10.04 Venue: The Royal London Hospital Contact: Kira Stearns at London@badt.org.uk

Restorative Materials BADT North West Regional Meeting Date: 08.10.04 Contact: Dave Martin at north_west@badt.org.uk

Extended Duties for Dental Hygienists/Dental Therapists Course covers: Inferior dental nerve block, impressions, temporary dressings and crown re-cementation Date: 05-06.11.04 Price: £300 including materials, refreshments and handouts Contact: Karen Collins, Course Administrator, Eastman Continuing Professional Development, 123 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8WD Tel: 0207 905 1244; E-mail: k.collins@eastman.ucl.ac.uk

British Association of Dental Therapists South West Regional Meeting Date: 06.11.04 Venue: Salisbury PGC Contact: Sally Reid at: south_west@badt.org.uk

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