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Jurys Inn Milton Keynes | 20th - 22nd March 2009

We are pleased to announce details of next year’s conference which will be hosted for the first time in Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes enjoys a strategic location in the heart of one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Recently undergone a major leisure and growth expansion, the city boasts the UK’s first ‘real snow’ indoor ski slope at Xscape, as well as excellent shopping, a vibrant arts scene and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Statutory registration with the GDC is now in place for all Dental Care Professionals, therefore it is compulsory for Dental Technicians to accumulate verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) points. The OTA conference is undoubtedly a major source for technicians specialising within Orthodontics.

It is expected that there will be an increase in demand for the 2009 conference, with an extensive range of quality presentations, verifiable CPD points and a new conference venue that is easily accessible. We would strongly advise to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment and missing out on these vital CPD points

Venue:

Jurys Inn Milton Keynes Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2HP, England

Ideally located in the heart of the city, Jurys Inn, has 279 spacious, bright bedrooms, equipped to a superior 3-star standard. In room facilities include:

GOLF COMP Air conditioning, Hairdryer, multi-channel TV, Tea/coffee tray, internet access and direct dial telephone. Rooms are available for guests with mobility disability. The hotel’s other guest amenities include the lnnfusion restaurant, Inntro bar and II Barista coffee bar. Jury’s Inn also offers a discounted day pass to Bannatynes Health Club where you can relax in the pool, spa and steam room, work out in the state of the art fitness suite, pamper yourself in the Sensory Hair & Beauty Spa or simply sit back and relax in the café bar and tropical gardens. Jurys Inn is right in the heart of the ‘Hub’ area, and is surrounded with great bars and restaurants, nearby shopping, cultural attractions and nightlife, all on your doorstep.

Getting there:

The hotel is easily accessible from all major transport points in the city, whether you arrive by air, rail or car. Public car parking is available nearby the hotel. www.jurysdoyle.com/pdfs/Hotels/Milton_Keynes_carparking.pdf

By rail: Milton Keynes Central Station (west coast mainline) serviced by Virgin and Midland Mainline trains. 5 minute walk to hotel or short taxi ride. www.thetrainline.com

By road: Leave the M1 at junction 14, then at roundabout take 1st exit onto the A509 (signposted Milton Keynes). Follow A509 to H5 Portway (signposted Central Milton Keynes). At North Secklow roundabout, take 1st exit onto Secklow Gate (signposted Shopping) Turn right onto Silbury Boulevard. Take 2nd left onto Witan Gate. Hotel is on the left at Midsummer Boulevard. Directions: www.multimap.co.uk (MK9 2HP)

By air: Luton airport (28 miles) (Easy Jet)– Coach service approx. £10 return (Virgin bus VT99) picks up at Luton Airport and runs to the front of Milton Keynes railway station approximately hourly with a journey time of just under an hour.

Cost:

Full delegates package includes two nights accommodation and breakfast, dinner on Friday night, lecture programme, with refreshments and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, Conference dinner and registration.
OTA members £380.00
Non OTA members £425.00
Day delegate package includes refreshments breaks and lunch
Saturday
OTA members £85.00
Non OTA members £95.00
Sunday
OTA members £65.00
Non OTA members £75.00
Day delegate fees
Conference dinner £35.00
Friday night dinner £27.90
Lunch £12.95
Accompanying spouse or partner accommodation and breakfast
(they are invited to attend the conference dinner at a cost of £35.00 Payable at time of booking)
£10.50
Additional nights
Thursday £99.00
Sunday £51.00


PDF iconBooking instructions:

  • Resident delegates complete part’s one and two of the booking form.
  • Day delegates complete part’s one and three of the booking form.
  • • All Cheques payable to OTA Conference

Completed forms returned with full payment no later than 31st January 2009

Booking Conditions (Please read these conditions carefully):

  1. Only signed booking forms will be accepted.
  2. Full payment must be received at time of booking
  3. Cancellation after booking will incur full conference rate of £380 if the room has not been resold.
  4. Completed forms to be returned by the 31st January 2009 after this date accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
  5. All bookings received before the 31st December 2008 will be entered into a £50 prize draw.
  6. Stamped self addressed envelope must be included if postal receipt is required.
  7. Cheques Payable to OTA Conference
  8. Any expenses charged to your hotel room must be settled prior to departure.
  9. Please use one booking form per delegate.

Conference Organiser

Programme:

Friday 20th March

6:30pm Registration and complimentary drink
 
  First Floor Conference foyer
7:00pm Reception dinner
  In Midsommer Hall
  Three Course Meal

Saturday 21st March

12:00am Please note that all timings are approximate
 
 
9:00am Conference Opening
  OTA President
  Welcome address by the OTA President
9:05am The Orthognathic Team
  Dr. Steven Chadwick
 
10:00am Hoops, Hurdles and Brick Walls
  Mr Steven Prime
 
11:00am Coffee & Biscuits / Trade Exhibition
 
 
11:30am 3D Imaging
  Mr Neil Nairn
 
11:50am Video Conferencing
 
 
12:00pm Lunch / Trade Exhibition
  Served in the Innfusion restaurant
 
1:00pm Anterior Springs - A different persepctive
  Mr John Brown
 
2:00pm Closer links between the BOS and the OTA
  Dr. Les Joffe
 
3:00pm Coffee & Biscuits / Trade Exhibition
 
 
4:00pm Annual General Meeting
 
 
7:00pm Annual Conference Dinner
  Presidents After dinner speech
  Raffle and disco

Sunday 22nd March

9:30am Twin Block Construction - An update
  Mr James Abbott
 
10:00am Some Aspects of Laboratory Materials Revisited
  Mr Noel Ray
 
11:00am Coffee & Biscuits
  In the reception area
  A chance to see the exhibitors and sponsors stands over a coffee.
11:30am Health & Safety in the Orthodontic dept. and Laboratory
  Mr Christopher Bridle
 
12:00pm Construction of Neo Natal feeding Plates - The Winchester Way
  Mr Mark Chivers
 
12:30pm Conference Close and Lunch
 
 


Will include lectures to cover the three areas of CPD that all dental care professionals should do as part of their 50 hour minimum amount over five years. These areas include health & safety and materials and equipment. (www.gdc-uk.org CPD for Dental Care Professionals)

If you would like to give a lecture at next years conference, please contact the lecture programme organizer.Lecture Programme Organiser

  • Mr Ed Payne
  • Orthodontic Dept.
  • Eastman Dental Institute
  • 256 Grays Inn Road
  • London WC1X 8LD

Conference Committee:

Conference Organiser: Kerry Lancaster
Lecture Programme: Ed Payne
Traders: Darren Collinson
Raffle: Neil Nairn
Proceedings: John Brown

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