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Rosie Winterton MP, Minister of State at the Department of Health speaks on The Government's vision for dentistry
Lady Betty Boothroyd speaks on The opportunity of change, emphasising 'the importance of a clear vision' and how to 'survive and thrive in a demanding political context'
Anthony Kravitz presents Professor Newell Johnson with The John Tomes Medal
George Rhodes receives the Roll of Distinction
Dr Michael Martin from Birmingham Dental School also received The John Tomes Medal
Annelore Loevy with her medal
John Kanca III from Connecticut, USA lectures at the Adhesive dentistry for the new millennium session
BDJ Scientific Editor Professor Iain Chapple from Birmingham Dental School addresses Issues for tissues
Professor Elizabeth Kay from Manchester Dental School discusses Getting the best out of you and your team
BDJ Commissioning Editor Stephen Hancocks OBE focuses on communication in Are you listening?
Dentists with special interests (DwSIs) was led by Professor Raman Bedi, Chief Dental Officer for England
John Renshaw, Chair of the BDA Executive Board speaks on Action for the future of the profession: the next 12 months

A message from the new BDA President

Ralph Davies (left), Chairman of the BDA Executive Board, bids farewell to Retiring President Ian McIntyre
New President Anthony Kravitz (right) is welcomed by Ralph Davies
BDA Chief Executive Ian Wylie takes the stand at the Presidential Meeting
Exhibition Drinks Reception by the BDA Stand with Councillor Ann Rey, Lord Mayor of Bournemouth
BDJ Managing Editor and Vital Editor Kate Craig (right) with the BDA books
Staff from the BDA Information Centre and Museum, from left to right Katharine St Paul, Helen Nield, Nikki West and Rachel Bairsto
Jo Hartop, Manager of Wrigley Oral Healthcare in Action with Mohammad Tariq Bashir from Glasgow Dental School
New BDA Fellows, from left to right David Barnard, Alastair Maclean and Chris Stephens
Dentsply Student Clinician Award winners: back row from left N. Amery, M. Slevin, N. Jackson; middle from left N. Brocklehurst, C. McDonald, S. Galvin, S. Ezzati-Nik, P. Loveday, C.L.H. Lit, S. Mirjafari; front row from left L.R. Spitz, G.S. Antonarakis and C.S. Lambe
BDA Branch Presidents and Group Presidents from throughout the UK
Delegates complete their tour of the Exhibition

I have already offered publicly, at the recent Bournemouth Conference, the personal thanks of my wife (Hilary) and myself to those members of the BDA staff who served at the 'front end' — the Events team.

However, in our opinion, they represented the very important tip of an iceberg. The smooth running of the operation depended upon dozens of other members of the BDA staff making their own contributions to this wonderful event. And, an event such as this could not happen without sponsors, exhibitors and of course speakers.

Hilary joins me in offering all these wonderful people our appreciation and thanks for their hard work and support for this highlight of my professional life.

WINNERS OF BDA AWARDS

Announcements President Anthony Kravitz OBE President-Elect John Craig

Fellowship David Barnard Alistair MacLean Christopher Stephens

John Tomes Medal Newell Johnson Michael Martin

Roll of Distinction George Rhodes

Wrigley Oral Health Care in Action Dental Student Award 2003 Mohammad Tariq Bashir

Lilian Lindsey Memorial Medal 2004 Hannelore Loevy

Life Membership John Crocker Andrew Richardson James Ralph John Fozard

Official Gold Sponsors of the event were: GlaxoSmithKline

Official Silver Sponsors of the event were: Dental Protection Dentists' Provident Society

There were 98 stands at the exhibition

Nearly 3000 people attended the exhibition this year

This is my first time in Bournemouth and so far so good. James Buckleton, Surrey

I really enjoyed Betty Boothroyd this morning and am looking forward to John Kanca III's session this afternoon. Raj Johal, London

I love the way the venue overlooks the sea as it nice to get a breath of fresh air. I can't get over how many exhibitors there are. Claire Evershaw, Devon

It seems less hectic than last year which I actually prefer. Dieter Mannister, Birmingham

I went to the session by Lord Haskins this morning and Jennifer de St Georges which were full of useful ideas and advice. Liz Clowner, Poole

Bournemouth is really nice. I'm going to listen to Raman Bedi this afternoon, mainly because of all the changes taking place in dentistry. Jane Pope, London

Photographs by Anthony Fulcher