Two of our team have just won major prizes. One of our nurses was awarded the highest prize for achievement in her Dental Nurse Training by Buckinghamshire Health Authority. This competition was open to all Dental Nurses. This was the first time in 8 years that this prestige prize has been awarded. In addition David was awarded the top prize by The British Dental Association (Milton Keynes) at the end of a recent Post Graduate Education program. Continuous Professional Development is compulsory for all dentists and the prize was hotly contested over 30 local dentists who took part.

We are now a Recognised Dental Practice for Dental Nurse Training, and at the moment have 3 nurses who are with us for part-time work experience every week. Our practice offers the chance to use the latest equipment and work with the most modern materials, and in addition we also have a very close working relationship with the local Dental Specialists. In the last 5 years or so we have had 3 trainee Dental Nurses qualify after doing their work experience with us.

Since qualifying three of our dental nurses have qualified as Hygienists. These were girls who worked with us and left us to go directly to dental school.

We have regular training and attend courses on various aspects of dental care. We have just had life support certificates. In addition 3 of our nurses recently received their "First Aid At Work" certificates. This is a four day full time course. Sid has just qualified as a Dental Radiographer.

In addition we maintain close relationships with our local colleagues and Local Specialists. We believe that this represents the most important aspect of training and development.

Recently the GDC brought out new standards and we are proud of the fact that we already achieve these already.

Dr Gilmartin is a member of the British Dental Association and various other dental bodies.

Recently Mr. Gilmartin has attended courses that included lectures on dental design and periodontal disease, Root canal therapy, as well as a refresher first aid course, and refresher resuscitation course.