1. 22 October 2011BADN AGM East Midlands Region Overview Co-ordinator: Fiona Ellwood Aims and Objectives Aims:To generate a larger following of the BADN and by speaking across the regions for colleagues, showing the skill mix and diversity of dental nurses. Objectives: To encourage new members to join BADN® over the next 12 months and to work with existing members. Seek an allegiance with the corporate sectors.

2. 22 October 2011BADN AGM East Midlands Region Activities over past year The East Midlands Region supported the regional study day and we have a very strong relationship with the Deanery as a result. Again it was a huge success and we are hoping to host this next time. I have attended: Dental Networking meetings. Widening the horizon careers conventions. PCT careers and opportunities open day. Developed a training package to draw the corporate sector in. I have been involved in developing CQC work, along with RQIA and HIS across the regions. I have attended the NOHPG meeting, who are keen to form an allegiance with us. Supported a BADN colleague as a speaker on professionalism.

3. 22 October 2011BADN AGM East Midlands Region Planned Activities for forthcoming year Speak at DN tutor study day - Mentoring Attend conference meeting in Birmingham Attend further career conventions Attend Award ceremony in London Attending the Dental Network meeting in Dec Develop a study day for General Practice OHE with the help of NOHPG

4. 22 October 2011BADN AGM London & South East Lucy Borthwick South East Central Co-ordinator I have been the regional co-ordinator in the South East for 9 months, learning the role and networking between Dental Nurses and other Dental Professionals

5. 22 October 2011BADN AGM London & South East Planned Activities for forthcoming year To attend dental conferences/courses/showcase to raise the profile of the Dental Nurses & the BADN To develop my role within the BADN council

6. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Northern Region Scotland and Northern Ireland Overview Leigh Morrison In post temporally since April 2011 Member of BADN since 1994 Examiner for NEBDN

7. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Northern Region Scotland and Northern Ireland Activities over past year Feb 2011 - NEBDN Tutor Day - Glasgow May 2011 – NEBDN Examiner Training – Manchester June 2011 – NES Tutor Training Day – Dundee October 2011 – NEBDN AGM - Birmingham

8. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Northern Region Scotland and Northern Ireland Planned Activities for forthcoming year Oct 2011 – BADN AGM Open Event of the new Glasgow Dental Education Centre (GDEC) Nov 2011– NEBDN Examining Nat Cert Jan 2012 – NEBDN Examining new Diploma in Dental Nursing

9. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North East Region Mrs Amanda Byers New regional coordinator for the North East. E mail: abyers@hotmail.co.uk Mobile number: 07878778061

10. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North East Region Since I joined the BADN as a regional coordinator I have been finding my feet. NOHPG dinner and study day Teeside university Northern deanery

11. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North East Region In the next 12 months I plan to speak with the Northern deanery and other local training Organisations to discuss dental nurse opportunities And courses available in our region. I would also like to be able to contact some more dental nurses in our region and set up a quarterly Newsletter.

12. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North West Region The North West Region acts as a local network and supports members by sharing ideas and best practice. The group has an annual study day allowing dental nurses to gain verifiable CPD, looking at current issues and topics within the Dental Nursing Profession. NW Coordinator - Donna Hough

13. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North West Region Activities over past year Provided information, support and advice to local dental nurses on education, registration and BADN. Continue to network and develop educational opportunities for dental nurses including an annual study day. Attended several local and national events to promote BADN and ensure up to date information is cascaded Continued to promote BADN membership

14. 22 October 2011BADN AGM North West Region North West Annual Study Day – 25 th February 2012, Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel, Chester To continue to promote BADN, network and advise dental nurses on professional issues Provide continual support and guidance on pre and post registration training

15. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Cymru / Wales Regional Co-ordinator – Elaine Simmons Aims : To represent BADN members in Wales To be first point of contact for Welsh members Objectives: * To promote the benefits of the BADN *Represent Welsh Dental Nurses *Represent the BADN at Dental Nurse events throughout Wales

16. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Cymru/ Wales Primary Care Advisory Committee Standing Committee for Dental Postgraduate Education in Wales DCP Symposium Cardiff WRPU Study Day at Gregynog Contact with Dental Nurses in Wales Regular contact with DCP lead and DCP Tutors in North & South Wales

17. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Cymru/ Wales Committee Meeting Study Day at Gregynog DCP Symposium Support “Dental Events” in Wales Set up blog for Wales Communicate with DCP lead and Tutor

18. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Conscious Sedation My name is Kirsty Purshouse and I achieved my NEBDN qualification for Dental Sedation Nursing in September 2009 at Cardiff Dental Hospital University. I work for Gloucestershire Care Services assisting a senior Dental Officer treating patients with specialist requirements, such as severe phobias and medically compromised, using Inhalation Sedation technique. I am currently based at the Stroud clinic but have previously worked at other main sites such as Gloucester and Cheltenham.

19. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Conscious Sedation I took up the post on the BADN Council as a seconded member for Sedation in the summer of 2011, so I do not have much to report to date. However, I have recently written an article for the dental tribune, which looks at guidelines in the provision of sedation services and training for dental nurses in particular.

20. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Conscious Sedation I am looking at getting involved with the Dental Sedation Teaching Group to find out more about their organisation. I will be cascading reports on any new legislation and guidelines relating to sedation, and informing BADN members of sedation courses, either postgraduate or refresher, to help obtain CPD hours.

21. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Education Jane Dalgarno Seconded Council Member For Education To support dental nurses involved in education and CPD activities within the dental and wider team To promote study days and CPD events on behalf of the association and in the advancement of dental nurse education To disseminate information relating to dental nurse education via the website, newsletter, Deaneries and British Dental Nurses Journal To liaise closely with the National Examining Board For Dental Nurses and other appropriate organisations in the best interest of BADN members and for the progression of dental nurse education

22. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Education Provided information for members, via e-mail, regarding a number of educational queries Liaised with the National Examining Board For Dental Nurses regarding concerns with the new National Diploma and its potential impact on training providers Liaised with City and Guilds and discussed increasing the list of post certificated qualifications to the Licentiateship in Dental Nursing Liaised with education colleague, on behalf of BADN, regarding reflective practice project Attended Dental Deanery study days and Education Committee meetings pertaining to the continuous development of dental nurse training

23. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Education To update and re-launch the Networking Scheme for those BADN members already in the scheme and for those individuals signed up for the newsletter To promote better communication for BADN members, via the education newsletter To encourage individuals to participate in reflective practice, including reflective practice survey To attend meetings to discuss and take forward the mentorship qualification for dental nurses and invite participation from appropriate stakeholders To continue to attend study days and education committee meetings for the advancement of dental nurse education

24. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Health & Safety Chair– Elaine Simmons Aims : To promote Health & Safety to members To produce advice sheets on Health &Safety Objectives: * To promote Health & safety in the workplace *Represent BADN on Health & Safety issues Chair Health & Safety committee meetings

25. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Health & Safety Election of new members to committee Production of outdated advice sheets Production of enquiry form for audit Production of Frequently asked questions Quarterly meetings Answer questions from dental nurses on health & safety Represented BADN at BDA event

26. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Health & Safety Quarterly Committee Meeting Update Web site Use of enquiry form Complete outstanding advice sheets Produce new advice sheets on different Health & Safety issues Profile for newsletter members of the committee

27. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Special Care – Margaret Martin I have been a Dental Nurse for 23 Years I worked in a General Dental Practice for 18 Years. I am now working for Central Manchester Foundation Trust, we are a student outreach clinic for fourth year dental students. We also see and treat Children and Adults with varying degrees of both physical and learning disabilities by the Specialist in Special Care Dentistry. I gained the Certificate in Conscious Sedation in 2007 and have this year gained the NEBDN Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing.

28. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Special Care I have only just become a Seconded member so I do not have much to report. I have just written an article on Special Care Dentistry for the Dental Tribune Magazine.

29. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Special Care My plans for the next 12 months are to write more reports, hopefully do some training and attend conferences

30. 22 October 2011BADN AGM Region