This news story was published in the BDJ on 13 January 2001, in Volume 190 page 46.

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Surprisingly, a recent survey conducted by the Bank of Ireland at the London Dental Showcase revealed that what dentists desire most are a new sports car and more time off work. The bad news for those of a romantic inclination is that only a small percentage wished for 'Mr. or Mrs. Right', a similarly small percentage to those that asked for 'more money'. Unfortunately, the choice of cars rather belies the anti-materialist message with a Ferrari featuring just ahead of a Jaguar XK8 in the list of dream cars. The serious aspect to the exercise was that the Bank of Ireland donated £1 to the BDA Benevolent Fund for each wish made. The exercise raised £500 and Chris Strevens (front right) and Andy Acton (front left) of the Bank of Ireland are shown above presenting a check to Sylvia Theaker (back right) and Sally Atkinson (back left) of the BDA Benevolent Fund.