In his lecture Oral health, epidemiology and the British way of the life Professor Steele will look at the origins of British oral health and how it is perceived, the reasons for the caries epidemic of the 20th century and how things have changed since then. He will address exactly what changed, when, why and what it means for dentists. Attendees will learn about the interpretation of modern epidemiological data in a current policy context and will be able to understand how data has been and can be used to inform policy.
The free BDJ/BDA lecture celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Association in 1880 by Sir John Tomes, who became the Association’s first President, and Sir Edwin Saunders, one of the dentists to Queen Victoria. The event takes place at the BDA London headquarters. It has been sponsored by Henry Schein and will be chaired by BDJ Editor-in-Chief Stephen Hancocks.
Professor Jimmy Steele is Head of Newcastle School of Dental Sciences, an Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Chair of Oral Health Services Research. He has taken a leading role in several large scale national epidemiology surveys including the HSCIC Child and Adult Dental Health Surveys. His work in health services research includes research in primary care, health inequalities, quality of life and health economics. In 2009, Professor Steele led the Independent Review of NHS Dental Services in England and continues to work in dental policy development. He will be jointly leading a session at the 2015 British Dental Conference and Exhibition looking at progress since the Steele review and future developments.
Professor Steele said:
“I am delighted to be joining the BDA to help them celebrate their anniversary and I am greatly looking forward to presenting in July.
“Vast changes in demographics, behaviour and British society over the past 100 years and more have ushered in both improvements and new challenges to those of us who have been tasked with looking after British teeth. I hope that I will be able to offer some new insights and ideas for attendees to take back to their surgeries and workplaces.”
One hundred tickets to the event will be available. BDA members interested in attending should enter the online ballot at www.bda.org/anniversarylecture by Friday, June 5. The ballot opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, June 12.