Luke Barnett a dental lab owner talks about people that influenced him, his plans for the future & advice for those starting out in dental technology
You wear it well
What is your professional background and what led you to establish the London Tooth Wear Centre? Having qualified from King’s in 1986, I subsequently went to the Eastman for my postgraduate training and completed a Masters in Conservative Dentistry in 1990.
Hygienist wins ADI role
With the role, comes an an opportunity to work with the ADI Committee on behalf of fellow DCPs. Commenting on the new appointment, she said: ‘As the field of implant dentistry develops and the number of implant placements increases, it is critical that the dental team also progresses. ‘DCPs are ideally positioned to provide...
Get a letter from Santa!
Infection control specialists, Dentisan are supporting the NSPCC’s Christmas Letter from Santa Campaign, which aims to make Christmas magical, while at the same time helping protect children from cruelty. Delivered by Rudolph Mail, the personalised cards, suitable for children of all ages (including adults), make a fun and thoughtful Christmas present. The charity suggests...
Booking opens for BDA Conference
The event, which takes place from 25-27 April at ExCeL in London’s Docklands, will offer a full programme of presentations and seminars from over 50 expert speakers, with subjects ranging from advanced cosmetic procedures to caries management, law and ethics to caring for special patients. Amongst those already confirmed to speak are world-renowned clinical experts...
The gift that keeps on giving
A thoughtful gift bought for a loved one or the ideal present on your own Christmas wish list, the impact of the Bridge2Aid gift card will continue long after Christmas day has been and gone. Each denomination results in a specific purchase or covering of costs that will benefit people in the Bridge2Aid community:...
How to…
While occurrences are extremely rare, UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS has dealt with cases where broken needles cannot be retrieved from the tissue. MDDUS dental adviser Mike Williams says: ‘Breakage and retention of dental needles within the tissues has become extremely rare due to the introduction of single-use, disposable needles made of modern, stainless...