Northern Counties Branch - Shifting sands and Branch AGM
An insight into developments in technical teaching for removable and fixed prosthodontics within the BDS curriculum and the introduction of digital technology at Newcastle University.
IN-PERSON EVENT, hosted by the Northern Counties Branch
What to expect
We will start the event with a buffet with an opportunity to network with your peers. Emma Lawley will present a session titled 'Shifting sands', discussing technical teaching in undergraduate curricula for fixed and removable prosthodontics and the move towards digital workflows. The Branch AGM will then follow and is open to BDA members only.
Timings
18:30 Registration and buffet
19:00 Lecture - Emma Lawley
20:00 AGM (open to BDA members only)
21:30 Close
Learning objectives
- Understand the rationale for approaches to technical teaching within BDS Clinical Skills courses at Newcastle University
- Discuss the links between clinical and laboratory stages and the importance of clear and effective communication between team members
- Understand how and where digital technology might be introduced to the undergraduate curriculum to enhance learning
- Consider analogue and digital workflows with regards to sustainability.
Development outcomes
A and C
Booking form
Download the booking form as a word document or as a pdf file and return to [email protected]
Meet the speaker
Emma Lawley Lecturer in Dental Technology, Newcastle University Dental SchoolEmma is a Lecturer in Dental Technology at Newcastle University Dental School. She began her career in the Royal Air Force, where she gained extensive experience in all aspects of dental technology. After 18 years’ service, using her knowledge and expertise she transitioned to teaching at Newcastle Dental School to BDS undergraduate and post graduate students. Additionally, she serves as an External Examiner at the University of Aberdeen.
More information
To follow.
Tyneside Cinema, 10 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG
If you are driving to Tyneside Cinema, the closest multi-storey car park is John Dobson Street. The closest Blue Badge parking spaces are Nelson Street and Nun Street. Visit the Newcastle City Council website to find more Blue Badge parking spaces.
Free evening parking is available in seven Newcastle city centre multi-storey car parks – visit the NE1 website for more information about car parking in Newcastle.
Please email [email protected] with any dietary requirements.