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WELCOME
Welcome
Welcome to the Dental Institute enewsletter. We’ve a number of outstanding
accomplishments and initiatives to tell you about.
Welcome to the Dental Institute enewsletter. We’ve a number of outstanding accomplishments and
initiatives to tell you about.
Undergraduate student satisfaction has reached an all-time high because we have a great cohort of
students and an exceptionally dedicated staff. Students and staff continue to bring new awards and
recognition – here we tell you of new research, new awards, new collaborations, and news about an
elective in Cape Town.
Launching our new Oral Clinical Research Unit enables us to improve our understanding of the diseases
our patients bring to us and provides the support to make clinical research ‘the easiest thing a clinician
does’. The linkages between art and science are explored, this time in a Foyles Bookstore exhibition
showing teeth, touch and talent, discovering the linkages between drawing and clinical skills.
And sadly for us, I bring news that Richard Palmer is retiring, leaving a big hole in our hearts tempered by
great joy for him with the new adventures he’s about to embark upon.
Dianne Rekow
Dean of the Dental Institute
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
NSS scores highest yet
The 2013 National Student Survey (NSS) shows that King’s College London
Dental Institute continues to raise its student satisfaction scores.
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The 2013 National Student Survey (NSS) shows that King’s College London Dental Institute continues to
raise its student satisfaction scores.
A full 93% of the students completing the survey indicated that they were satisfied with the experience
they received at the Dental Institute. This is the highest score ever obtained by the School. Other areas
such as academic support also increased significantly, and with no areas going down it was a successful
year for the Institute.
Associate Dean for Education, Professor Mark Woolford, said he was delighted with the overall NSS
results. ‘We all work very hard to give the students a great experience at King’s. This survey validates our
efforts. Although being a very large dental school brings challenges, it is shown we can provide an
excellent experience for students in the same was as many of the smaller schools. We believe the new
clinical system will help even more with this. Our constantly good results are testament to the efforts of all
staff in supporting students, something we are passionate about.’
View the satisfaction scores for the Dental Institute on the internal website.
Teachers awarded for excellence in dental education
The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) has awarded the Dental
Institute three out of the six Excellence in Dental Education Awards for 2013 at
their annual conference in Birmingham in August.
The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) has awarded the Dental Institute three out of six
Excellence in Dental Education Awards for 2013 at their annual conference in Birmingham in August.
Two senior staff, Dr David Radford and Dr Barry Quinn, and Dr Jorge Tricio Pesce (a PhD student from
University of Los Andes, Chile) received the award in recognition for their outstanding contribution to
excellence in dental education as Mature Educators.
This ADEE award is international recognition of the highest standards of educational expertise within the
non-professorial group of experienced dental educators. It provides an independent evaluation and
recognition of the excellence of their sustained, high quality educational contribution and their promotion
of the exchange of intellectual resources in dental education through national and international activities.
Professor Mark Woolford, Associate Dean for Education at the Dental Institute, commented: ‘King’s is
invariably represented at these awards, but this was an exceptional year. Once again it shows the great
depth of teaching ability of staff in the Dental Institute and the strength of the PhD students we attract to
study with us. They are all to be warmly congratulated, there is no higher award in the international arena.’
Research may give insights into the evolution of teeth
A new project led by King’s College London Dental Institute will investigate how
teeth evolved in our earliest ancestors.
A new project led by King’s College London Dental Institute will investigate how teeth evolved in our
earliest ancestors.
Funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, the three-year project could give researchers a
new insight into the evolution and development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth – called
dentition. It may also reveal why humans and mammals only develop one or two sets of teeth in their
lifetime, compared to their ancestors, the bony fish, which constantly regenerate their teeth.
Every jawed vertebrate needs teeth to function and feed. But exactly how teeth evolved is poorly
understood, because it is difficult to interpret different stages of tooth development from fossils.
Lead researcher Professor Moya Meredith Smith, Dental Institute at King’s, said: ‘We still don’t have a
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clear understanding of how dentitions are built. To understand dentition patterns you need to look at
animals that build their teeth on a regular basis, like fish.’
The team, co-ordinated by Dr Zerina Johanson of the Natural History Museum, plan to look at the
development of different teeth arrangements in modern day vertebrates and then apply their findings to
fossils from the same group.
Jawed vertebrates evolved into several different types of animal and fish, but there are only two major
groups, which are still living today. One is sharks, or Chondrichthyes; while the other is Osteichthyes, or
bony fish.
‘Bony fish eventually evolved into mammals, like humans. But to define how the teeth evolved we don’t
want to look at dentitions in mammals like mice. Instead, if you want to define how dentition evolved you
need to look at more primitive members of groups,’ explains Dr Johanson.
The project will look at modern day Chondrichthyans, such as sharks and rays, to give them an insight
into how the teeth from both these groups evolved.
While much is known about the dentition of modern day Osteichthyans, like tuna, salmon or seahorses,
little is known about their early ancestors.
Professor Smith, Dr Johanson and their colleagues hope to change this when they compare their findings
about Chondrichthyans to fossil specimens of early Osteichthyans. They hope to discover whether the two
groups share a common dentition or whether the teeth in the cartilaginous sharks and rays evolved very
differently to the boned fish.
Dr Johanson added: ‘You can’t regenerate teeth but people are now starting to look more seriously at how
certain fish regenerate teeth and some bony fish continually regenerate (although sharks do it more
regularly). If we can understand what cells and genes are involved in regeneration of shark teeth then
maybe we can look at teeth in humans and see comparable genes that can be used to regenerate teeth.
But that is still very much in the distant future.’
Image credit: Zerina Johanson, Moya Meredith Smith & Charlie Underwood.
Aesthetic dentistry may not make you happier
A new study at the Institute shows that dentists need the support of health
psychologists to enhance patients’ satisfaction with their appearance before they
embark on aesthetic dental procedures.
Dentists need the support of health psychologists to enhance patients’ satisfaction with their appearance
before they embark on aesthetic dental procedures.
These are the findings of a study by Sharmila Sarin, supervised by Dr Koula Asimakopoulou, and
colleagues from King’s College London Dental Institute that were presented at the British Psychological
Society’s Division of Health Psychology annual conference on Thursday 12 September in Brighton.
In the study 60 participants completed the Slade Body Satisfaction Scale and a Visual Analogue Scale
assessing satisfaction with their appearance before and after their dental work. They also completed a
short version of the Big Five personality test before their operation.
Irrespective of the dental procedure performed, people who were happiest about their appearance before
receiving aesthetic dental treatment were those that were the happiest after treatment; dissatisfaction with
one’s appearance seen in those high on neuroticism persisted after aesthetic dental work.
Sharmila Sarin and Dr Koula Asimakopoulou said: 'We wanted to establish whether personality and the
views that people have about their appearance before receiving aesthetic dental treatment would
influence satisfaction with the outcomes of aesthetic dental procedures.'
'We found that it is in the patients’ and dentists’ interest to ensure that patients receiving aesthetic dental
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work start from as high a point of satisfaction with current appearance as possible. This will enhance the
chances that they will be satisfied with the results of aesthetic dental treatment. Neuroticism is also likely
to interfere with satisfaction with aesthetic dental work.'
Press release produced by the British Psychological Society Media Centre.
New Oral Clinical Research Unit is launched
The new King's College London Dental Institute Oral Clinical Research Unit
(OCRU) was launched at the recent annual meeting of the British Society for Oral
and Dental Research (BSODR) held in Bath.
The new King's College London Dental Institute Oral Clinical Research Unit (OCRU) was launched at the
recent annual meeting of the British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) held in Bath.
The aim of the new Unit is to support the delivery of quality clinical research, which is high impact while in
line with current regulations and legislation. The OCRU will act as a central reference point, providing
support to both researchers and external collaborators.
The team is led by the director Dr Rebecca Moazzez, who is supported by Clinical Research
Administrator, Nikki Doyle and Clinical Research Dental Nurse, Emmy Simmons.
Dr Moazzez said: ‘I am delighted to be heading up this new venture for the Dental Institute. We are
looking forward to working with our Principal Investigators and clinicians, as well as commercial and noncommercial partners in order to deliver high quality research.’
Professor Dianne Rekow, Dean of the Dental Institute, commented: ‘Our new Oral Clinical Research Unit
is an exciting move toward strengthening our clinical research and further capitalising on the amazing
opportunities our 300,000 patients each year present to us. By providing human infrastructure to facilitate
clinical research, we are able to more fully explore the richness of diversity of conditions our patients bring
us and evaluate new approaches to clinical care and products. The creation of the Oral Clinical Research
Unit makes possible the exploration of a host of new opportunities.’
The event was attended by many staff members from the Dental Institute, including the outgoing BSODR
President Professor Tim Watson. In addition, a contingent of postgraduate and undergraduate students
represented the College to a high standard and were praised by many for the quality and content of their
presentations.
For further information, please visit the OCRU webpage.
Staff recognised by Higher Education Academy
Congratulations to Lívia Katonová and Dr Alasdair Edgar who have become
Associate Fellows of the Higher Education Academy after passing their Graduate
Certificate in Academic Practice.
Congratulations to Lívia Katonová and Dr Alasdair Edgar from the Department of Craniofacial
Development and Stem Cell Biology at the Dental Institute who have become Associate Fellows of the
Higher Education Academy after passing their Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice.
Commenting on the award, Dr Edgar said: ‘Professional services staff, such as laboratory technicians,
support the student learning experience in many ways, often through demonstrating and I recommend that
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they consider their own professional development by registering with King’s Learning Institute for a course
such as Preparing to Teach in Higher Education.’
Exhibition shows teeth, touch and talent
An art exhibition of first year dental students' work, created as part of a research
project to investigate the link between drawing and clinical skills, was recently held
at Foyles Bookstore, London.
An art exhibition of first year dental students' work, created as part of a research project to investigate the
link between drawing and clinical skills, was recently held at Foyles Bookstore, London.
Ms Jenny Wright, an artist and PhD student at the University of the Arts London worked alongside
students at the Dental Institute. The Teeth, Touch and Talent exhibition was to celebrate the culmination
of the project and show the work produced by the students as part of the collaboration.
The students were asked to keep a journal to record a ceramic tooth and a reproduction from each
student’s journal was printed to show the diverse nature of their response.
Ms Wright said: ‘The students have produced some wonderful drawings. Not only does the work show
high levels of technical drawing and recording skills, the students also measured, sculptured, analysed
and recorded observations, combining materials as diverse as latex gloves, toothpaste, scented candles
and fabric swatches.
‘The response to the activity is encouraging, revealing as it does technical aptitude, open minded and
independent thought. All excellent prerequisites for dental surgeons of the future.’
The exhibition opening took place on Tuesday 27 August with talks from Mr Sam Husain, the Managing
Director of Foyles, Professor Mark Woolford, Associate Dean for Education at the Dental Institute, and Ms
Jenny Wright. The exhibition was open to the general public for a week.
King's Orthodontic Society host international lecture day
The KCL Orthodontic Society held its second annual International Postgraduate
Trainee Day on Friday 6 September at New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus.
The KCL Orthodontic Society held its second annual International Postgraduate Trainee Day on Friday 6
September at New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus.
60 delegates - postgraduate students from all over the UK and Europe - attended the lecture day to
present posters on their latest research and to listen to the interesting lectures organised by the Society.
Professor Fraser McDonald, Head of the Orthodontic Department at the Dental Institute, opened the day
by introducing the first speaker Dr Benedict Wilmes, an orthodontic specialist from Germany, who gave an
informative talk on the multipurpose use of Temporary Anchorage Devices and his methods for using
them.
Next, Professor Stella Chaushu, Consultant Orthodontist from the Hebrew University in Israel, presented
her research into the failure of treatment of impacted maxillary canines in an engaging lecture that left all
of us in the audience very aware of the importance of imaging techniques and diagnosis.
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of us in the audience very aware of the importance of imaging techniques and diagnosis.
After lunch, during which delegates could look at the various posters on display, our next speaker was Dr
Simon Camilleri, a consultant orthodontist from the University of Malta. Dr Camilleri gave an interesting
talk on his research into heritable dental anomalies, looking in particular at the population in Malta. Dr
Margaret Collins, a consultant orthodontist from King’s with an Art History master's degree, followed with
an interesting presentation into the attractiveness of the average face. Her lecture gave everyone food for
thought with how we should plan our treatment for patients.
Dr Mandeep Gosal, third year Specialist Registrar at King’s College and St George’s Hospitals, closed the
afternoon and positive feedback was given by all of the delegates on the varied array of topics presented
and discussed.
The poster prize was won by Dr Georgia Kokantoula from Israel for her research on reducing the bioflim
on orthodontic brackets, and was presented by Professor McDonald and Dr Sapna Radia, President of the
KCL Orthodontic Society.
Afterward, the delegates headed to the social event, where there was a chance to relax and catch up with
old friends and colleagues.
Thank you to the KCL Orthodontic Society; Sapna Radia, Indiya Sangani, Stephanie Oikinine, Annika
Patel, Christine Smith, Amy Moran and Meshari Al Nafisi for the smooth running of the day, and also to
our sponsors; 3M, OrthoCare, Ormco, Wesleyan Medical Sickness, and TOC Dental, without whom we
would not have been able to organise such a successful event.
!
Indiya Sangani and Sapna Radia
KCL Orthodontic Society
PhD student wins best presentation prize
PhD student Raghad Alhashimi has won the best presentation prize at the second
annual scientific meeting of the Iraqi Division of the International Association for
Dental Research (IADR).
PhD student Raghad Alhashimi has won the best presentation prize at the second annual scientific
meeting of the Iraqi Division of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
The conference was held from 15 to 17 August in Crown Moran Hotel, London, and was attended by
clinicians and researchers from universities throughout the UK, including King’s College London Dental
Institute, University College London and Newcastle University.
Raghad presented the findings of his research project ‘Fabrication and characterisation of polymer
composites for endodontic use,’ which was carried out within the Department of Conservative Dentistry at
the Dental Institute. He received a full free membership of the IADR for three years as his prize.
‘It is a privilege and honour for me to receive such a prestigious prize,’ he said. ‘This award reflects the
power of research at King’s, approaching the highest levels and standards of scientific research in
comparison to other universities.
‘I would like to thank my supervisors, Professor Francesco Mannocci and Dr Sanjukta Deb, for their
scientific guidance and constant support throughout my PhD programme, which resulted in this
appreciation. This acknowledgement will empower me to operate enthusiastically achieving a high quality
of research to ensure that the dental and general health worldwide is both maintained and improved’.
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Collaborative project explores a biotech future
A scientific collaboration between Professor Lucy Di Silvio from the Dental Institute
and PhD student Amy Congdon from Central Saint Martins College of Art &
Design, UAL, has resulted in a fascinating project.
A scientific collaboration between Professor Lucy Di Silvio from the Dental Institute
and PhD student Amy Congdon from Central Saint Martins College of Art &
Design, UAL, has resulted in a fascinating project.
'Biological Atelier' explores the changing and blurring roles of the designer, the craftsman and the scientist
in the biotechnological future. Professor Di Silvio co-supervised the project which envisions a world
where materials are not made, they are grown, and where new luxury materials are fashioned from cells,
not fabrics. What new material hybrids can we expect?
To find out more visit the En Vie/Alive exhibition website.
hapTEL shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards
The Dental Institute's hapTEL project has been shortlisted for one of the Times
Higher Education (THE) Awards 2013.
The Dental Institute's hapTEL project has been shortlisted for one of the Times Higher Education (THE)
Awards 2013.
Now in their ninth year, the THE Awards represent a unique and high-profile opportunity to celebrate the
excellence and amazing achievements of UK higher education institutions.
King’s College London and the University of Reading submitted a joint application, which has been
shortlisted for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology’. The hapTEL project team, led by
Professor Margaret Cox, Emeritus Professor of Information Technology in Education at King's,
collaborated with Professor William Harwin, Head of the Cybernetics Research Group at the University of
Reading University, to develop a virtual learning system which uses haptics and 3D technology for training
dental students and professionals.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 28 November
2013.
Trainee oral and maxillofacial surgeons gain invaluable
experience
Over the summer, medically qualified undergraduate dental students Alex
Goodson and Arpan Tahim attended the AOCMF Principles course in Helsinki.
Read about their experience.
The AO Foundation is a multi-specialty organisation that serves as a professional resource and network
for surgeons specialising in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. It has
four clinical divisions including the AOCMF, which serves as a voice for Craniomaxillofacial (CMF)
surgeons worldwide. Education and training have been major pillars in the AOCMF organisation and they
now run a substantial number of courses for training surgeons at all levels.
As medically qualified undergraduate dental students who wish to pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial
surgery, in addition to our dental studies we regularly work within local maxillofacial surgery units and
have a strong need to continue developing our understanding of facial trauma management.
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have a strong need to continue developing our understanding of facial trauma management.
With help from the King's College London Dental Institute alumni fund, we were fortunate enough to be
able to attend the AOCMF Principles course in Helsinki in June 2013. The three-day course covered the
theoretical principles behind operative treatment of facial fractures and their complications. It introduced
state-of-the-art craniomaxillofacial osteosynthesis in trauma and reconstructive surgery.
Topics included bone physiology and biomechanics, surgical approaches and techniques for treating
typical patterns facial fractures, and the underlying principles to follow when managing unusual or
complex presentations. In addition, the course explored management options for bony defects of the
mandible and maxilla with the use of traditional grafting and vascularised free-tissue transfer, as well as
touching on novel adjuncts such as tissue engineering and stem cell therapy.
Teaching was delivered in a variety of formats as theories and concepts introduced in didactic lectures
were consolidated through small group discussions, while practical workshops gave an invaluable
opportunity to apply these principles to key operative scenarios including fracture reduction, plating
bending and fixation of facial fractures.
Overall the course was extremely useful for our continuing professional development as trainee oral and
maxillofacial surgeons. We would therefore like to formally thank the Dental Institute and the alumni fund,
without whom we would not have been able to make use of this fantastic opportunity.
Alex Goodson and Arpan Tahim
Fifth year dental students
Elective to Cape Town
Fifth year student Saul Konviser recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa as
part of his elective. Read his report.
As a fifth year student, I recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa as part of my elective. Whilst there,
I had the privilege of observing a range of specialties and clinics in settings I may never encounter while
practising here in London.
I spent the first two weeks observing the oral medicine, periodontology and oral surgery departments at
the University of the Western Cape. I observed some advanced perio and implant cases and also some
fascinating oral medicine. With an alarmingly high rate of HIV/AIDS in the region, I saw some of the
associated oral conditions from extreme cases of oral candidiasis to the rarer Karposi’s Sarcoma. I was
also able to observe a remote oral surgery clinic that faced resource challenges, as well as a hospital
maxillofacial unit treating severe trauma cases.
I spent an additional week as a volunteer for the charity, Dental Wellness Trust (DWT), helping to set up
an oral health screening programme at an elderly care home with the view to establishing a best practice
model that can be exported internationally to care homes around the world. With an increasing proportion
of elderly in our communities, this was a fantastic experience and opportunity to see the growing number
of issues we are encountering with this often neglected part of society.
My final week was spent in the townships of Cape Town helping to conduct an evaluation of a supervised
toothbrushing programme that had also been set up by the DWT. This was an incredibly overwhelming
experience as a vast number of the children were orphans and from extremely deprived backgrounds,
with no previous access to any form of oral healthcare. It was clear to see that this programme was having
positive effects with full participation and is showing signs of becoming a sustainable oral health education
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programme in a community desperately in need.
I would certainly recommend future students to consider similar placements, as this experience has
without a doubt given me a great insight into some of the wider oral healthcare challenges faced by
people around the world.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to King’s College London for helping support this elective
through the generous Travel Award.
Saul Konviser
Fifth year dental student
Professor Richard Palmer retires
Staff of the Restorative Dentistry Department met in July to honour Professor
Richard Palmer on his retirement.
Staff of the Restorative Dentistry Department met in July to honour Professor Richard Palmer on his
retirement.
Professor Palmer’s career has spanned over 30 years of service to the Dental Institute, starting as a
Lecturer in Periodontology and ending as Professor of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and Head of
the Restorative Dentistry Department. He was instrumental in developing the implant programme at
King’s, both academic and clinical, and his research interests in periodontology and implant dentistry were
recognised internationally.
To celebrate these achievements, a programme of national and international speakers discussed current
research and Professor Palmer’s contribution to our knowledge. Professors Hugo de Bruyn from Ghent,
Esmonde Corbett from Hong Kong and Iain Chapple from Birmingham featured along with ex PhD
students of Professor Palmer, Monica Carlile and Mac Suleiman. The Dean, Professor Dianne Rekow,
reflected on his contribution to the Institute and a final personal tribute was made by his brother and GSTT
Consultant, Paul Palmer.
The meeting was generously facilitated by Dentsply (Astra) Implants. Professor Palmer (centre front row)
is pictured with speakers, representatives from Dentsply and colleagues during the meeting.
Youth against crime not crime against you
Dr Bernadine Idowu, from the Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Imaging group,
set up Youth Against Crime not Crime Against You (YACnCAY) in 2010. Read
about the organisation’s latest developments.
Dr Bernadine Idowu, from the Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Imaging group at the Dental Institute,
set up Youth Against Crime not Crime Against You (YACnCAY) in 2010. Read about the organisation’s
latest developments below.
House of Commons visit
On Thursday 12 September, Youth Against Crime not Crime Against You (YACnCAY) organised for 82
pupils from Kingsford Community School in Beckton, Newham, to attend the House of Commons as
guests of Mr Stephen Timms, Labour MP for East Ham. ‘It was a truly wonderful evening event,’ said Dr
Idowu.
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Conference at King’s
On Saturday 21 September, YACnCAY organised a parenting and youth conference in New Hunt’s House
on Guy’s Campus. The day, which aimed to build bridges between parents and their children, included
inspirational speakers, workshops and live music.
Big Lottery Fund
YACnCAY has secured £9,525.00 from the Big Lottery Fund to fund a mentoring programme at Kingsford
Community School in Beckton, Newham. King’s students amongst other students who Dr Idowu mentors
have signed up to the pilot project. The group will provide extracurricular in-school mentoring for
disadvantaged children. This will enable beneficiaries to access support to broaden their experiences,
raise expectations, build relationships and reduce instances of anti-social behaviour.
European Diversity Awards 2013
YACnCAY has been shortlisted for the European Diversity Awards 2013. Launched in 2011, the European
Diversity Awards reward achievements in diversity across Europe to individuals, groups and companies
whose dedication to diversity has been outstanding in the last 12 months. YACnCAY has been nominated
for the Community Project of the Year Award. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 26 September at
the Natural History Museum in London.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Badcock Dental Circle Septodont Lecture
This year’s lecture will be given by Dr Salvatore Ruggiero, a prominent oral
maxillofacial surgeon from New York, and will be held on Thursday 24 October in
Lecture Theatre 2, New Hunt’s House, Guy's Campus.
This year’s lecture will be given by Dr Salvatore Ruggiero, a prominent oral maxillofacial surgeon from
New York, and will be held on Thursday 24 October in Lecture Theatre 2, New Hunt’s House, Guy's
Campus.
These lectures explore the theme of pain, and its management and treatment in dental practice. The title
of the lecture is 'ARONJ: An update on diagnosis, prevention and treatment'.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw related to antiresorptive medications has received a considerable amount of
attention in the scientific and lay community since it was first described over nine years ago. However,
only within the past several years has there been significant progress toward understanding the
pathogenesis of osteonecrosis of the jaw and the multiple variables associated with its clinical
presentation. This lecture will review the current theories on pathogenesis and also provide an update of
the recent clinical advances related to defining and treating ONJ.
All dental alumni and current students and staff are cordially invited to attend. Attendees will receive CPD
points (Continuing Professional Development) at the event.
Times: Arrivals from 17.00 | Lecture at 17.30 | Reception 18.30
For further information, please email Tara Renton. To register, please email [email protected].
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