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This year's conference, held in Bournemouth from 6-8 May drew record numbers from throughout the UK. The theme was 'forward thinking', reflecting the need for all those in the dental industry to consider the future in light of the imminent changes occurring in this crucial period.
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A message from the new BDA President
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
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Kravitz, A. 2004 British Dental Conference and Exhibition. Br Dent J 196, 717 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4811355
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