Celebrating 40 years

In attendance were the leading UK dentists, scholars and professors, along with some of the important figures from the dental trade.  The event was held to celebrate 40 years of the UK’s leading peer reviewed subscription journal, Dental Update.

Delegates were treated to a champagne reception before being called to the Long Room to be seated. In spite of the forecast the weather had held and the diners were treated to a stunning view of the infamous Lords pitch.

John Siebert, chairman of George Warman Publications, gave an official welcome before handing over to the man whose brainchild the event was, Stuart Thompson (managing director of George Warman Publications). Stuart spoke with pride on his association with the title, and how its longevity is proof of the importance of quality in publishing.  The final pre-dinner speaker was Prof Trevor Burke, editorial director of Dental Update. Forty years is a long time in publishing, but Trevor explained how throughout this time, the journal (there was some discussion between Stuart and Trevor on the distinction between a magazine and a journal) had remained true to its original values, providing quality peer reviewed papers directly relevant to the general dental practitioner.