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Premier cosmetic dentistry conference in America
In May 2008 Andrew Wallace of Bachelors walk dental surgery in Lisburn is set to attend the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's 24th Scientific Conference "Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry" in New Orleans.
The AACD is the worlds largest international dental organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the science and art of cosmetic dentistry of which Dr Wallace is an active member.
Contemporary cosmetic dentistry is a comprehensive approach to total oral health care that combines art and science to achieve optimal dental function, health and aesthetics. My trip to the conference is another step forward in my commitment to the standard of aesthetic care that can be provided in NI.
AACD Recommendations when seeking a cosmetic dentist:
- In order to make sure a dentist is skilled in cosmetic dentistry, the AACD recommends that patients ask for the following before agreeing to treatment.
- Before and after photos, examine the dentist's treatment results on other patients to make sure his or her work fits your dental needs
- References, Get a sense fro other patients as to hwat type of care the dentist provides
- Continuing Education Be certain that a dentist is an active member of the AACD and has taken adequate continuing training and education to keep up to date with the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, was founded in 1984, is dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care. The AACD serves over 8000 dentists worldwide.
Dr Wallace also has membership of the Association of Dental Implantology, British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (assoc), British Society of Restorative Dentistry and Faculty of General Dental Practice (assoc). For more information on cosmetic dentistry visit www.aacd.com.
Minister Highlights the Standard for Business Improvement
Lisburn based company, BachelorsWalk Dental Surgery were presented today with the prestigious Investors in People award by Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, MLA.
Investors in People, an international marque of good business practice, is a business improvement tool that helps organisations to compete and succeed through improved people performance.
Paying tribute to those organisations receiving awards at a ceremony in Hillsborough Castle the Minister said:
The uptake of Investors in People in Northern Ireland is an encouraging sign for the local economy and should serve as an example to other employers not yet capitalising on the bottom line business benefits of the Standard.
Investors in People provides employers with a practical, user-friendly business improvement framework that ensures people know why they are in business and have the skills necessary to make a difference in business performance.
Sir Reg continued:
My Department's 'Success Through Skills' strategy identifies the need to not only understand the demand for skills, but to improve the skills levels of the workforce. Investors in People is a means by which local employers can help tackle this area and ensure bottom line business results for themselves and the NI economy. It is encouraging to see so many companies and organisations here today playing their part in developing the skills of the Northern Ireland workforce.
Stressing that Investors in People recognition was not the end of the journey for the Award recipients, the Minister added:
Recognition as an Investor in People should not be seen as the end of a project, but rather the beginning of a sustained commitment to long-term business improvement through skills acquisition and employee engagement in business.
Over 1,600 small, medium and large organisations from all sectors of business in Northern Ireland are currently working with the Investors in People Standard.