Dental professionals from across West Yorkshire attended a new training event in October when the first ever Bradford NHS Dental Day took place at the Carlisle Business Centre.

A total of 200 free places were available for dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists, receptionists, practice managers and oral health educators.

The event gave the latest facts and figures on dental erosion and top prevention methods, and oral health educator, Sharon Walker, reported back on an innovative oral health promotion campaign, which was delivered within a mosque setting.

There was also a training session on safe and effective cross infection control procedures and delegates had the opportunity to visit trade stands such as Glaxosmithkline, Oral B, Dental Directory and Schulke Mayr.

Makeovers performed by Virgin Vie cosmetics were also available for just £1, along with a raffle to raise money for Dentaid, the charity that aims to improve oral health in the developing world.

‘This was the first event of its kind in Bradford,’ said Linda Bussey, dental nurse advisor for Bradford South & West Primary Care Trust (PCT), and Bradford City PCT, who ran the event. ‘It gave dental staff throughout the county a chance to get together, share best practice, and receive up-to-the minute training.’