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Annual Scientific Meeting 2007

The South East Branch of the BSPD invite you to attend the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at the Savoy Place from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th September 2007.

The Methods behind the Madness

The South East Branch of the BSPD invite you to attend the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Savoy Place, London from Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th September 2007. The conference aims to promote the best in British Paediatric Dentistry. An Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD) approach with particular reference to the role of EBD in Paediatric Dentistry, behaviour management and the continuing problem of managing first permanent molars of poor prognosis. In addition, the speakers will give us an insight into the diversity of issues related to the delivery of oral dental care for children from a UK perspective.

The objectives of the conference are to:

  • consider an Evidence Based Dentistry approach to making decisions related to provision of dental care for children

  • facilitate presentation of work completed by members of the BSPD and paediatric dentistry trainees

  • consider the management of first permanent molars in the short, intermediate and long term

  • understand the hierarchy of child patient management

  • reward excellence by the award of three BSPD prizes; Young Research Prize, Clinical Case presentation and poster presentation.

  • encourage networking amongst new and established BSPD members.

  • facilitate branch meetings and furtherance of the oral health of children in the UK.

The scientific sessions will include presentations of research and audit carried out by our members. CPD recognition has been approved. The Teachers' meeting will take place on Tuesday 11th September. This will be hosted at the BDA headquarters in Wimpole Street. The main meeting opens on Wednesday 12th September and will finish on Friday 15th September at lunchtime. The Friday afternoon session is set aside for the Consultants' Group to meet.

Programme

The final programme can be dowloaded with the Conference Brochure below.

Tuesday 11th September

  • Teachers' Meeting at the BDA Headquarters, Wimpole Street

Further information is available from from either the Teachers' Branch or Dr C Ledingham

Wednesday 12th September

CPD: 5.5 hours

Thursday 13th September

CPD: 4 hours

Morning session: Management Issues related to the Delivery of Dental Care for Children:

  • Anxiety and Pain Control Professor Ruth Freeman, Dundee

  • Hierachal Approach to the Use of Sedation Dr Marie-Therese Hosey (Glasgow)

  • Child Coping and Use of General Anaesthetics RCT Ms Caroline Campbell (Glasgow)

Afternoon Session: SIXES - Retain, Restore, Extract Part 1

  • Caries Risk - SIGN approach Professor Chris Deery (Sheffield)

  • Treatment planning for sixes Dr Dafydd Evans (Dundee)

  • Stainless Steel Crowns: The Hall Technique Miss Nicola Innes (Dundee)

Prize Presentations

Friday 14th September

CPD 1.5 hours

SIXES - Retain, Restore, Extract Part 2

  • Occlusion and orthodontic consequences Dr David Bearne (Manchester)

  • Ongoing intermediate and long term restorative issues including the place of implants Dr Ken Hemmings (London)

Deadline Dates

  • 27th April 2007: Abstract submission deadline (and not 25th April 2007 as initially intimated)

  • 4th July 2007: Early bird registration deadline

  • 5th July: Late registration form open

Abstract submission

Abstract submissions are now closed.

Registration

Registration for the conference and accommodation is available online.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

3 day package registration fee includes:

  • Attendance at all scientific sessions

  • All Conference documentation

  • Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday

  • VAT @ 17.5%

Registration fees

Before 5th July 2007 fees inclusive of VAT (17.5%) are:

  • 3 Day Package (excl lunch Friday)- Full Member:£280.00, Student/DCP:£180.00

  • Day Registration (Weds or Thurs)- Full Member:£130.00, Student/DCP:£90.00

  • Friday only (1/2 day excl lunch)- Full Member:£110.00, Student/DCP:£60.00

  • Friday Lunch- £16.00

From 5th July 2007 fees inclusive of VAT (17.5%) are:

  • 3 Day Package (excl lunch Friday)- Full Member:£380.00, Student/DCP:£250.00

  • Day Registration (Weds or Thurs)- Full Member:£190.00, Student/DCP:£120.00

  • Friday only (1/2 day excl lunch)- Full Member:£150.00, Student/DCP:£90.00

  • Friday Lunch- £16.00

Teachers' Meeting

The Teachers' meeting will take place on the Tuesday 11th September 2007 at the BDA Headquarters, Wimpole Street. You can book to attend this meeting on the online registration form (link below).

The cost of attendance will be £75.00.

For further information about this meeting please contact Dr C Ledingham or view details on the Teachers' Branch page of this website.

How to Register

Please view the registration, social and accommodation information (below) and then:

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You will receive an acknowledgement, of registration upon completing the process and confirmed of your registration and accommodation will be forwarded to you once your requirements have been processed and payment has been received by the Conference Organisers, Concorde Services Limited.

  • Please note that registration and accommodation bookings will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

Payment

Payment should be made in advance of the conference by one of the following methods:

MasterCard/Visa/Amex. Please note that all fees paid by credit card will be charged in pounds sterling at the actual exchange rate at the time of the transaction. No other cards can be accepted.

Cheque in pounds sterling only, drawn on a UK bank made payable to 'Concorde Services/BSPD 2007'

Social Events

Wednesday 12th September 2007

Flight on London Eye (18:00/18:15-18:45/19:00)

At the end of a busy conference day, take this excellent opportunity to enjoy a flight on the London Eye, before attending the annual quiz night

Cost per ticket: £14.00 incl. VAT

Quiz Night (19:45 - 23:00)

Venue: Kings College Student Union

The annual BSPD quiz night will be held at the Kings College Student Union on Wednesday night. Substantial canapes and drinks will be served as you challenge your way to be the BSPD quiz King or Queen!

Cost per ticket: £30.00 incl VAT

Thursday 13th September 2007

Conference Dinner (19:45 - 23:15)

Venue: Riverside Room at Savoy Place

This evening is sure to be fun and games! Enjoy a specially prepared 3 course dinner while taking in the breathtaking view of the River Thames and getting caught up in the entertainment and 'theme' for the evening!

Cost per ticket: ??50.00 incl. VAT

Accommodation

Strand Palace Hotel (3 star) - 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ

Within 4 minutes walking distance to the conference venue, this newly refurbished hotel offers excellent value for money standard and club rooms.

All bedrooms have colour TV with remote control, free satellite channels, pay movie channels, answerphone, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press. This hotel is centrally located within the capital and near to the famed theatreland and Covent Garden.

  • Transport: Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Waterloo

Rate (per room per night) incl VAT:

  • Standard Single £99.00

  • Standard Twin/Double £115.00

  • Club Single £115.00

  • Club Single/Double £135.00

Thistle Charing Cross (4+ star) - The Strand, London, WC2N 5HX

Adjacent to Charing Cross station, 5 minutes walk to the conference venue and at the heart of London between the Strand and Thames Embankment, the Thistle Charing Cross is a famous Victorian railway hotel that has been totally refurbished to provide every modern convenience.

Whilst retaining 19th-century elegance, the Thistle Charing Cross offers rooms equipped with fax/modem points, high speed internet access, trouser press, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar and express check-out.

  • Transport: Charing Cross and Embankment

Rate (per room per night) incl VAT:

  • Standard Single £170.00

  • Standard Twin/Double £180.00

Premier Travel Inn County Hall (3 star) - Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB

Fourteen minutes walk to the conference venue and situated in the magnificent County Hall building, next to the London Eye and opposite the Houses of Parliament, the Travel Inn offers good quality rooms, which include facilities such as satellite TV, hairdryer, telephone/modem point and, at affordable prices. High speed internet access is also available in this hotel by WiFi.

  • Transport: Waterloo and Westminster

Rate (per room per night) incl VAT:

  • Standard Single/Double/Twin £106.00

Terms of Booking

  • Breakfast is included in all rates except Premier Travel Inn County Hall.

  • VAT is included at the prevailing rate of 17.5%. In the event that this rate should change, the charge will be passed on to the guest when they check out of the hotel.

  • Please note that payment for bookings at the Strand Palace and Premier Travel Inn County Hall must be made in full. This means that you must pay for all nights that you wish to stay.

  • Thistle Charing Cross requires payment of one night's deposit to secure a reservation. This is non-refundable from 11 July.

Joining Instructions

Joining instructions will be sent out in August 2007, by email, to assist you with your visit to London. Please ensure you submit your correct email address when registering.

Cancellation

Registration

Notification of cancellation must be sent in writing to the meeting organisers bspd2007@concorde-uk.com.

Cancellations:

  • before 11 July 2007 will receive a full refund less a 10% administration charge.

  • from 11 July 2007 will not receive a refund.

Substitutions can be made at any time.

Accommodation

Notification of cancellation must be sent in writing to the meeting organisers bspd2007@concorde-uk.com.

Cancellations:

  • before 11 July 2007 will receive a full refund less a 10% administration charge.

  • from 11 July 2007 will not receive a refund. This also includes a reduction of your stay at the above hotels: the monies for the cancelled nights will be kept as a cancellation fee by these hotels.

  • from 11th July 2007 the deposit to secure a reservation at Thistle Charing Cross is non-refundable.

Substitutions can be made at any time.

Insurance

The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.

Data Protection

Your name and address will be contained in the full list of participants, available to all delegates and exhibitors. If you do not wish to have your name included, please indicate on the registration form. We may be supplying names and addresses of participants to sponsors/exhibitors of the event to enable them to contact you with regard to their marketing objectives and/or satellite programme. If you do not wish to have your name included, please indicate on the registration form.

Disclaimer

All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. However, The Conference organisers and its agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to the Conference, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The Conference organisers and its agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of cancellation of the Conference all pre-paid fees will be refunded in full. However, The Conference organisers and its agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such cancellation. Delegates are advised to take out their own travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions as the Conference does not cover individuals against cancellation of bookings or theft or damage to belongings. Tours may be subject to cancellation should minimum numbers not be achieved

Conference Venue

Savoy Place, the venue for the scientific meeting, overlooks the River Thames. It is centrally located and minutes away from the Strand, the Theatre District and the West End. Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, St Paul's Cathedral and The London Eye are all less than a half a mile walk.

London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. You'll find something to entertain you whatever your interests. For more information on what to see and do in London, visit the London Tourist Board's website.

Getting to Savoy Place

Transport for London is the body responsible for London's transport system. Their website contains detailed information about getting around London. You can also contact them by email or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7222 1234.

  • Airports London Heathrow Airport is 50 minutes by car or 40 minutes to Paddington Station by Heathrow Express. London Gatwick Airport is 1.5 hours away by car or 30 minutes to Victoria station by the Gatwick Express.

  • Railway Stations Waterloo/Eurostar is 5 minutes by car and Victoria Station is 15 minutes by car. Paddington Station is 15 minutes by car whereas Charing Cross Station is 5 minutes walk

  • Underground Several stations are in close proximity to Savoy Place. The Embankment Station, Temple Station and Charing Cross are all 5 minutes walk and Covent Garden is 10 minutes walk

  • Parking and Car Hire The nearest car park is The Savoy Hotel car park, The Adelphi Garage. Pre-booking is necessary. Additionally, there is an N.C.P. car park two minutes drive away in Drury Lane, Covent Garden. There is limited on-street parking available outside Savoy Place on metered parking bays. Should you wish to hire a car there are a number of local car rental companies in the area.

  • Congestion Charge Savoy Place is located within the Congestion Charge zone. The charge for driving into this area between 7.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday is £8.00. For more information please visit the Congestion Charge website.

Exhibition and Sponsorship

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting aims to provide sponsors and exhibitors with exposure and access to delegates who have the capacity to influence the selection of products and services within their organisation. The Conference also offers exhibitors/sponsors the opportunity to demonstrate their support and commitment to the field of Paediatric Dentistry.

We have a number of packages available for exhibitors and sponsors and would be more than happy to discuss these with you. If you are interested in participating in the 2007 event in this capacity please contact Kate on 020 8743 3106 or email the conference organisers bspd2007@concorde-uk.com

Some of the Benefits and Acknowledgements

It is the express intention of the Organising Committee to ensure that participating companies receive the highest recognition in return for their generous support.

General benefits will include the following:

  • Company name and logo on sponsored item(s)

  • Acknowledgement in promotional materials

  • Acknowledgement on the Conference website

  • Editorial entry in final programme

  • Acknowledgement in final programme against sponsored item with own branding

  • Company name and logo on a sponsors' acknowledgement poster which will be prominently displayed throughout the Conference venue.

Stop Press Please note exhibition stands are nearly sold out!

Conference Sponsors

P&G Professional Oral Health

Evidence-Based Dentistry

Contact

For any other enquiries please contact:

BSPD Registration Department, Concorde Services,42 Canham Road, London W3 7SR T:+44-(0)-2087433106 F:+44-(0)-2087431010 , E: bspd2007@concorde-uk.com

Downloadable Documents

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