The Listerine Dental Hygienist Roadshow has taken the UK by storm this year, delivering an exceptional blend of education and insight to dental professionals nationwide.
Beginning at the North of England Dentistry Show in Manchester, with warmly received stops at the Dentistry Show Birmingham, the Dentistry Scotland Show in Glasgow, and Dentistry Show London, the roadshow has drawn praise at each venue, positioning it as a highlight on the dental community calendar. There is now one final opportunity to attend, as the roadshow will be making a stop at the BSDHT’s Oral Health Conference (OHC) in Harrogate on 22 and 23 November.
Building on last year’s success, the 2024 roadshow has offered an enriched experience, focusing on adjunctive mouthwash – a topic that resonated strongly with audiences in 2023. This year, the series expanded on this theme, integrating the latest research with practical applications for patient care.
Expert insights
A key highlight has been the line-up of expert speakers, featuring Professor Iain Chapple, whose engaging style and findings from the EFP-WONCA workshop has shed light on the associations between periodontal health and systemic diseases.*
Prof Chapple commented: ‘The Dental Hygienist Roadshow provided a fantastic opportunity to connect oral health with overall wellbeing in ways that truly resonate with dental professionals. Seeing attendees embrace evidence-based insights that empower them to make a real difference in patient care has been incredibly rewarding. Each session has allowed us to share knowledge, challenge perspectives, and collectively elevate the standards of oral health education across the UK.’
Also contributing was Laura Bailey, whose clear and relatable approach empowered attendees by addressing ‘spit, don’t rinse with water’ guidance, dispelling myths around fluoride retention, and providing practical information for patient education on effective at-home routines.
Benjamin Tighe further enriched the roadshow with his insights into mouthwash, equipping clinicians with well-informed decision-making tools. Known for his direct, engaging style, Benjamin broke down complex topics, empowering attendees with practical knowledge they could confidently apply in practice.
Exclusive Q&A forums
The limited-access, in-person Q&A forums have been another standout feature, held three times daily at each venue to ensure maximum engagement and impact. These sessions have been praised for fostering an environment where participants felt comfortable asking questions and openly discussing their experiences.
Attendees have been able to delve into key topics beyond mouthwash, exploring broader themes in dentistry. Attendee feedback has underscored the value of this format, not only for in-depth learning but also for creating meaningful professional connections.
A legacy of learning and connection
With the final event approaching at the OHC, the 2024 roadshow is set to leave a lasting impact. From Glasgow to London, each event has fostered a strong sense of community, celebrating shared knowledge and advancing patient care.
Further details for attending the final stop are available at www.bsdht.org.uk/ohc-2024 or visit academy-plus.co.uk for more information.
This article is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.
*European Federation of Periodontology /European World Organisation of National Colleges, Assemblies and Academies of Family Doctors. Consensus statement available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpe.13807
