Expand your knowledge with Bupa Learning Lounge – flexible, verifiable CPD sessions that cover several GDC core topics.
Bupa Learning Lounge is taking place on Saturday 1 February 2025 from 9am UK time. It is a fantastic opportunity for dental professionals in all roles – including dentists, hygienists, therapists, nurses, practice managers, receptionists, and lab technicians – to expand their knowledge with flexible, verifiable CPD sessions that cover several core topics recommended by the General Dental Council.
Meet the speakers
Benedict Davies
A specialist in oral surgery with over two decades of experience, Ben Davies is renowned for his expertise in dental implant surgery and the treatment of anxious patients. With a distinguished military and clinical background, Ben also holds a master’s degree in healthcare management and a postgraduate certificate in medical education.
Deanne Burch
As programme lead for Hep C U Later, an NHS initiative for Hepatitis C elimination, Deanne Burch is a passionate advocate for tackling health inequalities. A qualified mental health nurse and registered public health practitioner, Deanne brings extensive experience in healthcare transformation.
Dr Debbie Ganguli
Dr Ganguli, a dentist with a special interest in paediatric and special care dentistry, has a diverse background in community dental services and private practice. Her expertise spans paediatric care, dementia-friendly dentistry, and domiciliary services.
Dominic Mombrun
Clinical training senior supervisor, UK and Ireland for iTero, Dominic is a registered dental technician with over 15 years of experience in digital workflows and intraoral scanning. Dominic has played a pivotal role in advancing iTero’s technology and delivering impactful clinical training.
Dr Robert Lee
As the dental scientific liaison for Listerine Professional UK, Dr Lee combines a background in psychology and dentistry with a passion for education around prevention. His work spans research, restorative dentistry, and dental education.
Hiten Halai
A specialist in oeriodontics, Hiten works in private practice, focusing on managing periodontal and peri-implant disease. Founder of EduDent, Hiten also delivers training for dental hygienists and therapists and has lectured at esteemed institutions like King’s College London.
Julie Dale
A dentist and global sales manager at Boutique Whitening, Julie Dale has 14 years of experience in NHS and private practice. She now leads Boutique’s global expansion and delivers educational content to major dental organisations.
Karen Watson-Brown
Karen is a specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services, supporting dental professionals and practices with tailored financial planning for long-term security.
Kate Bradstock
A qualified BLS and first aid instructor, Kate has been teaching medical emergency training across dental, GP, and veterinary practices since 2017. With first-hand experience of cardiac arrest, Kate brings both personal and professional insights to her sessions.
Dr Mahrukh Khwaja
Founder of Mind Ninja and author of Resilience and Well-being for Dental Professionals, Dr Khwaja combines her expertise in dentistry, positive psychology and mindfulness to improve mental health and resilience among dental professionals.
Dr Noel Kavanagh
Deputy dental director and dento-legal consultant at the Medical Protection Society, Dr Kavanagh specialises in risk prevention and dento-legal education. He brings decades of experience and qualifications in medico-legal aspects of healthcare.
Sakina Syed
An award-winning dental hygienist, Sakina specialises in guided biofilm therapy and offers coaching, mentoring and educational programmes to enhance patient outcomes and practice revenue.
Yvonne Shaw
Deputy dental director and underwriting policy lead at Dental Protection, Yvonne has over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and dento-legal education. She holds multiple qualifications in forensic odontology, medical law, and dental studies.
Anyone can join, you don’t need to work for Bupa, and it’s super easy to register. Don’t forget to sign up by 5pm on Friday 31 January 2025.
Bupa Dental Care can’t wait to see you there! And if you can’t make this time, the next Bupa Learning Lounge will be Saturday 10 May.
This article is sponsored by Bupa Dental Care.
