Sir, with reference to Dr Korada's letter Care for all (BDJ 2009; 206: 396) I regret to confirm that in my own experience in London, Plymouth and Torbay the oral care of residents in care homes is deplorable. Sadly, meeting colleagues from around the UK and abroad this appears to be an international problem.

The British Society of Gerodontology is committed to improving these patients' care and I would like to invite Dr Korada and any other colleagues interested in this sphere of practice to take the opportunity to meet at the BSG's scientific meeting 'Looking after the Nursing Home Patient' in Newcastle on 26 June 2009. Details may be obtained from contact@gerodontology.com.