Welcome from the President

As a technician, I am very proud but also feel deeply privileged to be the current President of BAAD.

The honour carries great responsibility, particularly when following in the dynamic footsteps of my predecessors.

My commitment is to further the well established ethos of our academy, to provide access to cutting edge knowledge and know-how from global leaders, in the many diverse aspects of our profession, and to combine it with a bountiful excess of intimate social intercourse and exuberance with our friends and colleagues in sumptuous surroundings, which has always been a value added component of our meetings.

In the current climate of gloom and doom, BAAD promises to be an oasis of stimulation and relaxation and an opportunity to recharge those half full batteries.

I look forward to renewing friendships and welcoming new friends into our group.

Anthony Laurie RDT FBIDST FCGI, President BAAD

Welcome from the Immediate Past President

The British Academy represents a group of like minded individuals who pursue excellence in their practice of dentistry and counts among its members many of Britain’s leading lecturers, clinicians and technologists. Our objective is to involve all our members in spreading and promoting a practice philosophy of excellence. The Academy enjoys a level of camaraderie, wealth of knowledge, experience and a willingness to share this with others which I have not experienced in any other organisation.

Through the vision of our founding members, ‘The Academy’ has hosted annual scientific meetings since 1995, hosting internationally distinguished speakers from virtually every discipline of the dental profession to partake in this sharing of knowledge through education and friendship. The annual conference sets the standard in Britain and remains a scientific and social highlight. It is this sharing that makes the Academy very special and I welcome you to partake of and share the Academy ethos with us.

Shane Gordon, Immediate Past President BAAD