IMPT NEWS March 2011

"Dam Busters" raids), due to its similarity to the German dams. It was taken on the 21st February 2010 & some areas of the dam were still completely frozen over, a very rare occurrence. After such a hard winter hopefully we have seen the last of the snow & freezing temperatures and can look forward to light mornings & warmer weather & Spring…..bring it on! Within this edition there is a letter addressing the Membership from Chairman-Sarah Parkinson on page 2, details of several CPD events, two of which are free of charge (on page 9). However the main event this year is the 25th Biennial Scientific Congress in Birmingham. Full details and a booking form may be found from page 12. The venue is lovely, Austin Court where the main lectures will be delivered and the stunning Botanical Gardens for the Awards Ceremony & Banquet. The organising team are meeting in June to finalise arrangements following which additional images and details will be uploaded to the IMPT website. On page 17 there’s an update on the proposed MSc from Education Officer-Carol Winter, on page 19 there’s a tribute to Les Ward, by Chris Maryan & on page 23 there’s a report from Amy Myers, one of the undergraduates from MMU who travelled to Bangladesh last year. If members have any interesting news that they wish to share with colleagues then please email me & I’ll put it in the next issue; it would be novel to insert something that hasn’t originated from council members, MMU or our graduates, of whom I’m very grateful & proud, but with over 150 members out there surely some of you must be doing something innovative?! Please let us all know! Also, supplied with your newsletter is a survey specificically on the design and retention mechanisms for implant-based auricular prosthesis. Steffan Daniel is in his 2nd year of a PhD based at the National Centre for Product Design & Development Research at UWIST. Stefan has supplied stamped addressed envelopes and would be very grateful to members if you can complete the survey. Enjoy the Newsletter and I hope to see you at one or all of the meetings this year. Liz Gill 12th March 2011

Welcome to the Spring Newsletter. I hope everyone had a good Christmas & New Year and didn’t suffer too much in the cold weather. I was stuck for two days as all trains to and from Manchester via Sheffield were cancelled due to the heavy snow and low temperatures (-18 on several occasions). I re-named our village Narnia…..it looked stunning but of course no-one without a 4x4 was able to get anywhere. The image left is of Ladybower Reservoir; during the Second World War the reservoir was used by pilots of the 617 Squadron for practicing the low-level flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as the "Dam Busters" raids), due to its similarity to the German dams. It was taken on the 21st February 2010 & some areas of the dam were still completely frozen over, a very rare occurrence.

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Dear Colleagues, It is a great pleasure to write to you following my maternity leave and my return to Chairmanship of the IMPT; particularly as at this moment in time the NHS appears to be undergoing radical change. Many of you are maybe feeling uncertain about the future and could be questioning the purpose of your membership of the IMPT. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the benefits your IMPT membership offers you and some of the “behind the scenes” work that has been going on these past 12 months. Many of you may not be aware but the Diploma in Maxillofacial Technology at the Manchester Metropolitan University has now ceased. To replace this course the IMPT Council have been working very hard with the DH, Modernising Scientific Careers initiative to develop a new career pathway and Masters Degree in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology. In particular Carol Winter (IMPT Education Officer) and David Allen (IMPT NHS Liaison Officer) have been working tirelessly negotiating and developing curriculum with both King’s College London and the Manchester Metropolitan University. I am acutely aware that the membership are not aware of this work being carried out and to this end in this edition of the Newsletter there is a very informative article and both Carol and David will be on hand at the forthcoming AGM in Chichester on May 6th 2011 to answer any questions the membership may have. Another big project that is being undertaken is by our Website Co-ordinator Jason Watson. You may have noticed that our website pages haven’t brought you any new information in these past couple of months. We have just commissioned a more professional, more functional and more informative website, which will not only provide a secure log in area for members but also open areas for patients, the public and professional colleagues to obtain information about our specialty and how our services can be accessed. This website should be live within the next 4-6 weeks and there will also be a chance to ask questions about the new site at the Spring Seminar. On the topic of Statutory Registration I’m afraid to report the situation has still not changed. Members of Council still attend meetings and discuss our requirements and as soon as we have any information you will be kept informed. Maxillofacial Prosthetists remain one of the five, “aspirant” groups within Healthcare Science and indeed the only group ready with all the boxes ticked for registration. However, the process is currently under DH assessment and the Government has recently indicated that it may change some of the structures of registration. It has also indicated that voluntary organisations may have a much larger part to play in the future. Don’t forget that being a Full or higher Member of the IMPT also gives you professional indemnity which is a requirement of registration with the General Dental Council. This facility provides security for our patients and gives members direct access to cover without having to rely on their employer’s schemes. Buying this indemnity cover on a personal basis would cost in excess of £140 each but the IMPT have negotiated on our members behalf to bring this insurance to you all and include it as a benefit of membership. I personally would like to thank the hard working members of Council who give up their own time to partake in IMPT business and I hope you as a member also realise just how hard they work for us too. Please join us at the forthcoming Spring Seminar on May 6th in Chichester for a Council question and answer session where any concerns you may have can be addressed. I look forward to seeing you there and hope you enjoy your Spring edition of IMPT News Best wishes, Sarah Sarah Parkinson Chairman of the IMPT 11th March 2011

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11th March, 2011 To all members of The IMPT Dear Colleague

NOTICE OF THE 2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

As previously notified to you I confirm that the 2011 Annual General Meeting, (AGM) will take place on Friday 6th May 2011 at the education centre St. Richard’s Hospital, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 4SE. The meeting will take place in the afternoon of 6th of May following a scientific programme; details of which will be circulated to you including booking arrangements. The information will also be available in the Newsletter and on the website as is the following documentation. An Agenda for the 2011 AGM is below and the minutes of the 2010 AGM and Extraordinary General Meeting will be available for the meeting on 6th May. In connection with item 4. c. i. The Election of Officers to Council; the nomination procedure is currently in process and documents are available on the website. Currently: Elected executive Officers 15 Company Solicitor 1 Council total 16 Legal minimum 12 Legal maximum 20 Co-opted Officers Assessment Interview Board Coordinator 1 Voluntary orientation initiative 2 In connection with item 4.e. ii. Special Resolution – Protocol for the Payment of Membership Fees; further to the consultation period below are the formal proposal and a proxy voting form for your use. If you are not attending the AGM please complete and return the proxy voting form as indicated. If you wish to convey your apologies to the AGM please E-mail them to me at mark.townend@poole.nhs.uk or post them to me at the address above; thank you. I look forward to seeing you at the Spring Seminar and AGM and encourage you to participate in the meeting. Yours faithfully Via The IMPT Newsletter and Website Mark Townend

The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists

Honorary Secretary Mark Townend FIMPT 9 Kingston Road Poole

DORSET BH15 2LW Tel (Day) 01202 442148 Fax (Day) 01202 442230

E-Mail (Day) mark.townend@poole.nhs.uk

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THE IMPT 2011 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AFTERNOON 6th MAY 2011 ST. RICHARD’S HOSPITAL SPITALFIELDS LANE CHICHESTER WEST

SUSSEX PO19 4SE AGENDA

1. Apologies. 2. Minutes of the:

2010 Annual General Meeting. 2010 Extraordinary General Meeting.

3. Matters arising.

4. Reports:

a. Chairman.

b. Statutory Registration – Healthcare Scientists Modernising Scientific

Careers, (MSC) - Progress report. c. Secretary.

i. The election of Officers to Council.

d. Treasurer: i. Accounts for year end 31/12/10. ii. The appointment of Auditor/s. iii. Indemnity Insurance – To note current position.

e. Registrar. i. Assessment Interview Board, (AIB). ii. Special Resolution – Protocol for the Payment of Membership Fees.

f. Professional Development Officer.

g. Journal Editor.

h. Newsletter Editor - Website Co-Coordinator.

i. 2011 Congress Organisers.

5. Any other business at the discretion of the Chairman. 6. Date of next meeting.

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12th March, 2011

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985

Notice is hereby given under the act mentioned above of an Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at the at 14:00 on Friday 6th May 2011 at the education centre St. Richard’s Hospital, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 4SE. For the purpose of considering and if thought fit, passing the following resolution as a Special Resolution. SPECIAL RESOLUTION. That following the consultation period the Company adopts the following protocol as an active and working document: Protocol for the Payment of Membership Fees By Order of the Board of Directors. Mark Townend Honorary Secretary and a Director of the Company. Dated this 12th day of March, 2011. NOTES

1. Any member of the Company entitled to attend, speak and vote at the above mentioned meeting may appoint a proxy to attend, speak and on a poll, vote instead of that member. A proxy may demand, or join in demanding, a poll. A proxy need not be a member of the Company. A form to appoint a proxy is attached to this notice; members may complete it as indicated, on the form.

2. A print of the present Memorandum and Articles of Association and a copy

of the proposed new Articles of Association may be inspected without charge at the registered office of the Company during normal business hours.

The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists

Honorary Secretary Mark Townend FIMPT 9 Kingston Road Poole

DORSET BH15 2LW Tel (Day) 01202 442148 Fax (Day) 01202 442230

E-Mail (Day) mark.townend@poole.nhs.uk

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12th March, 2011

FORM OF PROXY UPON THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION ATTACHED HERETO TO MODIFY THE MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE

COMPANY

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985

To be valid completed proxy forms must be received by the Honorary Secretary by 14:00 hours on Thursday 5th May 2011.

I, of, Membership Number, appoint: The Chairman of the meeting on 6th May 2011 at St. Richard’s Hospital, Spitalfields Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 4SE and failing him, of, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held on 6th May 2011 and at any adjournment thereof. I hereby direct that my proxy shall vote for/against, (delete as appropriate) the Special Resolution attached hereto. This day of 2011. Signed

Membership Fees-A Gentle Reminder!

Colleagues,

The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists

Honorary Secretary Mark Townend FIMPT 9 Kingston Road Poole

DORSET BH15 2LW Tel (Day) 01202 442148 Fax (Day) 01202 442230

E-Mail (Day) mark.townend@poole.nhs.uk

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The time is approaching for the payment of our annual fees. The fees for the year 2011/12 are illustrated below: Full Member £80 Associate Member £64 Student Member £20 Fellow £80 You will notice that the fees have increased slightly from 2010/11. Those who currently pay via standing order will need to complete a new form and return the slip to the address at the top. The standing order form is also available for download at www.impt.org. For those paying via bank transfer all the details you need are below:

For members who prefer to pay via pay-pal, a link will be available within the member’s section of www.impt.org shortly. Its member’s responsibility to ensure that the correct payment is received in the correct account by 1st April 2011. By doing this you will avoid the late payment fee of £20. Advantages of membership including indemnity insurance have already been outlined by our Chairman on page 2 ‘Don’t forget that being a Full or higher Member of the IMPT also gives you professional indemnity which is a requirement of registration with the General Dental Council. This facility provides security for our patients and gives members direct access to cover without having to rely on their employer’s schemes. Buying this indemnity cover on a personal basis would cost in excess of £140 each but the IMPT have negotiated on our members behalf to bring this insurance to you all and include it as a benefit of membership’.

Kind Regards, Adrian Kearns IMPT Honorary Registrar registrar@impt.org

THE INSTITUTE OF MAXILLOFACIAL

PROSTHETISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS

Mr Adrian Kearns MIMPT DPS IMPT Honorary Registrar

Bank Account Details Account Name: IMPT Leading Account Sort Code: 40-17-16 Account Number: 51325558 Address: HSBC, 94 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HD, England. International Bank A/C No: GB24MIDL40171651325558 Branch ID Code: MIDLGB2103S

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The Manager ................................................................................... ................................................................................... ................................................................................... .................................................................................. Postcode.................................................................... ................................................................................... Postcode ...................................................................

................................................................................... ................................................................................... ................................................................................... ................................................................................... ................................................................................... ............... ...................................................................

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Egerton Road

Guildford Surrey

GU2 7XX Please send this top section to your bank

Account Name:....................................................... Account Number:................................................... Sort Code:..............................................................

Reference:.............................................................. (Surname and Membership Number) Please pay the sum of (tick as appropriate)

£80 – Full/Fellow Member – Payable 27 March 2011 £64 – Associate Member – Payable 27 March 2011 £20 – Student Member – Payable 27 March 2011

Payable to The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists in accordance with the details below: Bank: HSBC Sort Code: 40-17-16 Account Number: 51325558 Account Name: IMPT Leading Account Signature............................................................................................. Date................................................................ ...........................................................Cut along line..............................................................................

Members name and address. Complete and return to above address Membership Number............................... Membership type (please circle) Full Member Fellow Associate Student

Dates for your diary…….

BSc  (Hon)  Final  Year  Poster  Presentation  Manchester  Metropolitan  University  

Hosted  by  Dr  Rebecca  Taylor    

On  Wednesday  23rd  March  2011  at  2pm  in  room  CO:14    within  the  John  Dalton  building  

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This event is free of charge and is awarding 3

verifiable CPD points for attendance

Spring Seminar-Provisional Programme

Snoring  &  Sleep  Apnoea-­A  Role  for  the  Laboratory-­offering  6  hrs  of  verifiable  CPD  

1st  July-­Oldham  5th  August-­Kent  

£350-­Inc  VAT  -­10%  discount  for  members  of  the  IMPT  for  details  contact  Matt  Everatt  on  07748  845699  

www.s4sdental.com    

The  next  Northern  Regional  Audit  is  to  be  held  at  the  Countess  of  Chester  Hospital  on  Friday  13th  May  

This  event  is  free  of  charge  and  is  awarding  3  verifiable  CPD    points  for  attendance  

 Please  telephone  Ann  Lloyd  on  02144  363060  to    

reserve  your  place  

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Car parking facilities will be available, however places are limited to 23 spaces which will be allocated on a first come/first served basis. Should anyone require disabled facilities then contact Sarah as soon as possible and she will try to ensure you have a space. IMPT SPRING SEMINAR 2011 APPLICATION

9:15-10:00am Registration with coffee and pastries

10:00am Welcome Sarah Parkinson IMPT Chairman

10:05am Are you being paid? – Looking into the way our services are funded. Sarah Parkinson Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust

10:30am Modernising Scientific Careers. A new Career structure for MfPs. Carol Winter (Manchester) and/or David Allan (East Grinstead.)

10.50am First Hand Experience of The MSc at Kings college. Barry Edwards (East Grinstead)

11:05am Coffee and Trade Exhibition

11:35am The New IMPT Website – its function and ability… TBC

11.50am TBA

12.05am Hot Topics-Question Time Members opportunity to put questions to council members

12:35-2:00pm Lunch and Trade Exhibition

2:00pm IMPT Annual General Meeting

Coffee and tea will be available at the close of the meeting………..

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I would like to attend the IMPT Spring Seminar and AGM at The Chichester Education Medical Centre (CMEC) St Richards Hospital, Chichester on Friday 6th May, 2011. Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS: SURNAME …………………………………………………………………………………………. Miss/Mrs/Ms/Mr/Dr/Prof (please circle) FORENAME ………………………………………………………………………… JOB TITLE ………………………………………………..………………………… IMPT membership number……………………… DEPARTMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………… HOSPITAL ADDRESS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………..……………. POSTCODE ………………………….………….. DAY TIME TEL…………………………………MOBILE……………………………………… E-MAIL ……….…………………………………………………………………..… SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………… I enclose a cheque for £30.00 members / £50 non members / £15 Students (please circle) The course fee includes registration/catering/seminar and attendance certificate. Please make cheques payable to IMPT Please return completed forms with cheque to: Sarah Parkinson BSc (Hons) MIMPT Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, St Richards Hospital, Maxillofacial Prosthetics Laboratory, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex. PO19 6SE. For further information please contact: Tel: 01243 788 122 ext 3315 or E-mail: sparkinson@nhs.net Please register early. We cannot accept liability for costs incurred in the event of the meeting being cancelled as a result of unforeseeable circumstances. Please submit application forms 2 weeks prior to the closing date to secure attendance. Refunds cannot be given in the event of your cancellation within 2 weeks of the course date. On registration further information and directions will be mailed or e-mailed to you.

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The IMPT 25th International Congress

Hosted by Mr Steve Worrillo &

his team at Queen Elizabeth Hospitals NHS Trust

Wednesday 7th-Friday 9th September

2011

Venue: The Austin Court Conference Centre in the heart of the city of

Birmingham Travelling to the venue is simple-there are extensive links into the city via road, rail network or air (Birmingham International Airport) from London and other UK and International cities.

Programme This event will commence at midday on Wednesday 7th September 2011 with a series of professional seminars & workshops. The full programme of invited lectures & free paper session will commence on Thursday 8th September & finish on Friday the 9th with an awards ceremony. The plenary will also include an exhibition of scientific posters & will be complimented by an exhibition of commercial techniques & products.

Cost It is the organising committees wish to make the Congress as accessible as possible to members, non-members & trainees alike and this is reflective in the variety of packages on offer:

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PLEASE USE THIS FORM TO BOOK THE CONGRESS PACKAGES * 1 form for each delegate in your party YOUR DETAILS please complete using black ink in BLOCK CAPITALS Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr First Name ___________________ Surname__________________ Institution (Unit/Hospital) ___________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City___________________ County/Area__________________ Postcode _____________ Phone ________________ Fax___________________ Email ______________________ Country _________________________ Membership No. (if Applicable) ______________ Congress packages 1-3 include: Registration fee, half day of workshops (3Day), free lecture programme and a prize giving ceremony on the Friday Evening and two night’s en-suite full board accommodation depending what package you select. An excess booking fee of £50 will be payable for Registration Forms received after 1st July 2011 MEMBERS RATES: Please tick package selected Packages Prices Package

selected Package1. Arrive Wednesday 7th lunchtime for pm workshops 3 Nights all in

£495

Package2. (Arrive Thursday 8th am) 2 Nights all in

£450

Package3. 3 Night Room Share Twin (per person)

£400

Package4. 3 days No Accommodation or evening meals

£350

Package 5. a. Maxillofacial Prosthetist Post Graduate Trainee (MSc program) Day Rate, No Accommodation or evening meals b. Dental Technology Undergraduate Trainee (BSc Program) Day Rate, No Accommodation or evening meals

Multiples of for each day attended

£60

£40

Package 6. Member Day Rate,

Multiples of for each day attended Awards Ceremony & Banquet for day delegates

£150

£100

NON MEMBERS RATES: Note to all non-members of the IMPT. Please add the selected ‘Non-Member Tariff’ for your package already selected.

Non Member Tariff Prices Package selected

For non members of the IMPT there will be a surcharge on each package. Non Member selected Package 1-4 above

+ £100

Non Member Day Rate Package 6

+ £50

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED WITH REGISTRATION FORM £

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PAYMENT Cheques must be in £ sterling payable through a UK Clearing bank and made payable to: IMPT Number Two Account Alternatively, Pay pal payments can be made direct via. The IMPT website (4% handling charge will apply). If you wish to make a payment using electronic bank transferral direct to our account, the details are as follows: Account Name: Number 2 account Sort Code: 40-17-16 Account No. 51325566 International Bank Account Number: GB02MIDL40171651325566 Bank Identifier Code: MIDLGB2103S Bank Address: HSBC Bank, 94 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1HD, England. IMPORTANT: Please include your name as a reference with all direct electronic payments.

If electronic transfer is your choice of payment please provide a receipt from your bank attached to your Registration form to indicate payment has been sent to the IMPT.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please indicate below any special dietary requirements or any physical disability to be considered. PLEASE SEND COMPLETED BOOKING FORM & ACCOMPANYING PAYMENT TO:

Mr Richard EGGLETON FIMPT, Treasurer of the IMPT, Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists

108 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8LR, ENGLAND, UK.

E-MAIL: REggletonIMPT@aol.com Mobile: +44(0)7887686463 Telephone: Work +44(0)1483 406640

Conference Hotel The Copthorne Hotel has been selected. Located in the centre of Birmingham, overlooking Centenary Square, the hotel is superbly positioned close to a wide range of shops, leisure facilities, and the Central Business District of the UK’s second largest city. Ideally located just a short walk away from the Congress venue at Austin Court. Birmingham New Street rail station is close by with connections to and from Birmingham International Airport.

Congress Hotel Details

A Congress letter of support for Members, signed by our President will be available shortly from the website for download

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Call for papers and poster presentations You are invited to submit abstracts for the free paper sessions and the scientific poster exhibition. Only abstracts submitted in the following format will be included for consideration by the organising committee. Abstracts must be submitted to the address below via email or posted hard copy.

IMPT Presentation Abstract Form 2011

I would like to submit the following for presentation at the 25th IMPT Scientific Congress 2011 Presentation/Poster Title:

Type: Please indicate only one presentation per form and complete a new form if you have another abstract to submit. Lecture paper: ___Yes/No___ Time 10, 15 or 20 minutes: ____________ Scientific poster: __Yes/No__ Abstract: No more than 150 words (additional page as required) Name of presenter: ___________________________________________ Qualifications: ______________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ Tel: __________________________ Fax: ________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________ Signature_________________________ Date: _____________________ Please submit your presentation abstracts to: Via email to watson.jason@me.com Note: emailed submissions will only be considered on this form and emailed as a WORD 97-2000 document (.doc or .rtf). Via post to: Mr Jason Watson Maxillofacial Department, Queens Medical Centre West Block B Floor, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5DW, UK

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The Awards ceremony on Friday 9th September, is to be held at the stunning Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, which is included in

packages 1-3 Delegates attending on Friday who wish to also attend the

Banquet-the cost is £100 (this doesn’t include an overnight stay) Please make this clear on your booking form

During the course of the evening the Congress Awards recipients will be revealed

One of which is the Fellows Award Applications are now invited

The IMPT Fellows Award

The IMPT Fellows Award is a Travel & Study Award open to All Fellows, Members and Associates of the IMPT

The Award is a fixed award of £1000 and will allow the successful recipient to study or attend a Conference.

To be awarded at the IMPT 25th Scientific Conference.

Hosted by the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Birmingham, 7th – 9th September 2011.

For Further details and application form please contact:

Sarah Parkinson BSc (Hons) MIMPT Chairman of The IMPT

Maxillofacial Prosthetics Laboratory Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex. PO19 6SE Tel. 01243 788 122 x3315

Fax. 01243 831 544 E-Mail: sparkinson@nhs.net

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An update on the MSc by Education Officer Carol Winter As I commence my role as Education Officer for the IMPT we find ourselves at a very important stage in our history. Many changes are taking place within the health sector at present – The White Paper, Registration, and within Healthcare Science (HCS) itself the implementation of Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC). It is a very challenging time but also a time of opportunities if we are willing and able to take them. Thank you for all who responded to the recent communications regarding our MSC Masters curriculum. All results have been collated and your comments acted upon where applicable. As you may be aware the IMPT Working Party are currently working towards the definitive programme that will form the new Master of Science (MSc) in Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Technology. It was deemed necessary to remain a separate entity to the other HSC professions as it was proving difficult to fit our square peg into their round hole. This has resulted in us being some way behind our HCS colleagues. Genetics for example started their MSc course as an early implementer and following their success other professions are rolling out from September 2011. We hope to be up and running by September 2012, all being well. For an idea of how the recruitment and selection process will work and indeed for all aspects of MSC please view the appropriate pages on the North West Healthcare Science website: http://www.nwhcs.nhs.uk. This is a North West initiative and is an excellent source of information for all and is regularly updated. Briefly, the posts are advertised by the host Trust in March, interviews are conducted at designated locations with each interview lasting approx 10 minutes. There will be strict criteria outlining the person specification and job description. The host units will supply two appropriately trained personnel to conduct the interviews. All interviewees will be scored and the highest achievers offered the post. There will be a limit to the number of posts an applicant can apply for. High scoring interviewees who have not been successful in their choice of Trust can be offered to other host Trusts to ensure only the highest calibre of trainees are recruited. All the information is available on the NWHCS website. With specific regard to the future training of our members, discussions have been taking place between the IMPT, our education providers and the Department of Health (DH). This specifically relates to the formation of a new training course for MPT’s that would sit within the national MSC framework. It has been recognized by the DH that the training for Maxillofacial Prosthetists (MfP) is at MSc level. To this end our profession has been given a very free hand in creating the training/educational course, provided that it remains within the usual principle and structure of a formal MSc course and sits within the MSC framework and will follow the following structure: 30 credits generic subjects (research methods, ethics etc), 60 credits research project and 90 credits in specialist practice. See table below for more details. A commitment has been made by the DH to fully fund the course through the local SHA, but it is yet to be determined whether this funding will be by central funding for the course, or by funding following the student. Crucial to the efficacy of the course, from the education provider’s view point, is that funding should be for the course as a whole regardless of the numbers trained because of the small numbers. Student salaries and host unit start up costs are also to be fully funded. It is proposed that the education will be split between Manchester and London with students required to attend both centres at different stages in the course. The rationale for this decision has been to take some account of the geographical distribution of maxillofacial prosthetic units throughout the country and their proximity to a centre of training. In addition, it prevents two educational centres competing against each other to be the sole provider of MfP training in the country (the DH has stated that there will only be one funded course). Maxillofacial Prosthetic Units wishing to become host units for training will need to apply to their SHA (or successor). The selection of units and their accreditation will probably be carried out by the HCS Education and Training Board which will be part of Health Education England. It is assumed that there will be close liaison between this training Board, the Manchester and London training universities and the IMPT. Host units will require a teaching lead who will be responsible for the placement of students, the completion of their log books and assessing students work and progress. It is envisaged that there will need to be a week’s training for the trainers which will be provided by the selected universities to ensure consistency.

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A proposed course structure has been arrived at by the working party, although considerable work is still underway. The course structure is as follows:

Specialist Practice (90 Credits) Generic Subjects & Research Project

Year 1 Core Modules (30 credits)

Basic and applied sciences Research methods ethics, etc (30 credits) Advanced anatomy

Professional development (inc H&S etc)

Patient management (adults & children)

Psychology (social issues & counselling skills)

Part 1 biomaterial science

Prosthetics 1: Basic facial prostheses

Year 2 Specialist Practice- Trauma & craniofacial development (30 Credits)

Applied radiological sciences Research Project (60 credits) Orbital & skull cranioplasties

Colour Science

Trauma

Orthognathic Planning

Deep buried implants (chest etc)

Part 2 biomaterial science

Year 3 Specialist Practice- Oncology (30 credits)

Advanced facial prosthetics (inc. implantology) Research Project 3D planning pre & post op

Pre/peri-operative devices

Dentures & obturators

Basic ocular prostheses

Introduction to burns therapy

Nipple prostheses

In addition to the above, further advanced learning with greater specialization will fall into the Higher Specialist Scientist Training category:

• Advanced ocular prosthetics • Midfacial Defects • Burns therapy • Breast & post mastectomy care.

The process of examination for the course has tentatively been structured to include end of course written examination, oral examination, case presentation and defence presentation for research project .It is hoped that the course curricula and business case will go for accreditation with the universities in September this year with a possible first intake of students in 2012. There is still much work to be done with which we will address at our next meeting with the DH in April. I would like to thank David Allen for his considerable input into this piece and for the hard work of Trevor Coward and Chris Maryan. Kind regards, Carol Winter MIMPT

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In 2010 our profession suffered the loss of two individuals who made a huge impact on their chosen field. Brian Francis Conroy passed away in January and there is a wonderful tribute to Brian on the IMPT website, see within ‘past news & events’ & Chris Maryan has kindly written this tribute to Les Ward. Obituary Leslie Buckley Ward 9th May 1932 – 11 November 2010

Les passed his City & Guilds Advanced Orthodontics in 1959, his Advanced Maxillofacial Work in 1971 and his Advanced General in 1972. He worked at the North Manchester General Hospital, (Crumpsall Hospital) as a Maxillofacial Technician in the 1960s and was appointed as a lecturer at Manchester Polytechnic in the late 1960s. Les remained enthusiastic for maxillofacial technology during his career. The dental section moved to Gaythorn House in 1971 and it is there that many members will remember him form. He was synonymous with Gaythorn Annexe. Les lead the team that developed the full-time Polytechnic Certificate in 1974, was a key member of the Joint Colleges group that designed and introduced the TEC (later BTEC) National Diploma in 1975. Prior to Les’s arrival no one was published as having passed the City & Guilds Advanced Certificate in Maxillofacial Work in Manchester from 1971 onwards we have never had a year without a Maxillofacial course.

Many members of the Institute both current and past will have known Les well. Les was passionate about dental technology and after taking over in the late 1960s made Manchester one of the leading centres for dental technology study. Les started as an apprentice in the early 1950s and is seen here during his apprenticeship at an open day at Newton Heath College in Manchester. Les was a prize winner during his course. Les passed his City & Guilds Advanced Orthodontics in 1959, his Advanced Maxillofacial Work in 1971 and his Advanced General in 1972. He worked at the North Manchester General Hospital, (Crumpsall Hospital) as a Maxillofacial Technician in the 1960s and was appointed as a lecturer at Manchester Polytechnic in the late 1960s. Les remained enthusiastic for maxillofacial technology during his career.

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Between 1971 and 1985 66 technicians passed the advanced. Most continued to work in “maxfac” throughout their career, and many were and are members. The course ceased in 1985 to be replaced by the HNC and later HND. Les and Tony Allison delivered the course until I arrived in 1988. During the 1980s Les organised (with his colleagues including Harry Massie, Alan Hughes, Jim McFarlane, Derek Stannanought, and a number of others) courses for students from Iraq and Kuwait. Les was a past Chairman and a very active member of the British Institute of Dental and Surgical Technologists. He was also a member of the editorial board of the Dental Technician for many years. Les later provided me with much sound advice as I prepared the first degree programme in 1993. Initially a section of the Department of Polymer Technology dental technology became a School within the Department of Polymer, Metals and Dental Technology during his leadership. Les retired as Gaythorn Annexe closed in 1993. He left dental technology significantly stronger After retirement Les had a variety of roles for National Trust at Dunham Massey and the North Cheshire Centre. He travelled widely and sadly passed after a long illness in November. Many will remember Les with affection as he provided a great opportunity for many of us. Chris Maryan-February 2011

The End of an era………..Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies November 2010 saw the completion of the last course for the Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies. The course was approved in June 2001 & started in February 2002 and since then there has been a new entry each year. The course, which required attendance a few times a year initially, included practical sessions at the university, which gave me the opportunity to promote the wonders of the Solbrig casting press. After a review meeting with a number of laboratory managers it was decided to concentrate on the theoretical aspects whilst at the university (other than the practical exam) with students having to complete a log of a range of treatments and devices undertaken at work (being based in a maxillofacial laboratory was a course requirement). The change gave significantly more time to develop areas that had not been covered previously, particularly the legal and ethical issues associated with each area of study. The units ran in alternate years so each year had a mixture of first year and second year students. This created a very effective learning environment with students sharing their resources, ideas and experiences. The themes of the years were trauma, craniofacial surgery planning and deep buried implants in one year, and head and neck cancer, facial and body prostheses and burns in the other. The practical examinations still created significant stress, particularly as they were held at the university so students were unfamiliar with the labs, materials, and equipment. Overall 67 students enrolled on the programme, 65 for the Diploma and 2 for the Certificate. 57 have completed the Diploma and 2 the certificate, of which @50 are active in the discipline. The recruitment varied between 5 and 13 each year as shown in figure 1. The students have come from across the UK and overseas from 42 individual units, a few units sent multiple students; the QE in Birmingham lead with 6, closely

Gaythorne Annexe-above Left-you can see Les promoting the discipline at a Polytechnic open day in the early 1970s. On the display behind him you may notice orthognathic surgery planning and some cast metal splints.

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followed by the Southern General in Glasgow with 5, figure 2 gives a breakdown. This has been the first time that all MPT trainees have studied together. The benefits to sharing practice across the country have been significant, as well the networking it created.

Figure 1 Number of students recruited each year.

Figure 2 Country and region of completing students

On a personal note the course has been a lot of work but very enjoyable, a number of MPTs have kindly given up their time over the years to give lectures and lead seminars. The feedback from these sessions has been excellent. The discussion during the courses and the sharing of practice has been very stimulating and the questioning of aspects of practice in one course has enabled this to be further developed on the next, i.e. the findings of one course informed and improved the next. I would like to thank all that contributed over the years particularly Fraser Walker and Mark Cutler who were the external examiners, gave lectures and lots of sound advice. Others who have contributed over the life of the course to lectures, ideas, examination discussions, included Jason Watson, Jane Mcphail, Liz Gill (before & whilst at MMU), Kevin Page, Matt Pilley, Dr Frank Johnson, Peter Evans, Steve Worrollo, Alan Bocca, Dr Emma Worrell, Margaret Price (Cochlear), Jodie Johnson, Dr Richard Bibb and from MMU Dr Steve Horne, Dr Rebecca Taylor, and Dr Keith Winwood. I have had considerable support, ideas and help from the many supervisors who without their commitment there would not have been a course. Overall it has been a collaborative approach and if I have overlooked anyone I apologise, recalling the contributions of so many people over the last 9 years is a problem (as is the increasing number of senior moments). Lastly I would like to thanks all the students who made the course a challenging and stimulating experience for me and encouraged me to find yet more interesting papers on Medline to share with them. Chris Maryan-March 2011

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The Road to Bangladesh-2009/10-Dhaka Girls-Career update

On the grapevine………… Awards , New Members , CPD & the new website!

Congratulations to Frank Johnson of Northern General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust who has been awarded his Doctorate.

Congratulations to Barry Edwards, from East Grinstead who is the first IMPT Member to be awarded an MSc via Kings College, London. Barry will be presenting a lecture at the AGM in Chichester in May on his experiences at Kings for anyone interested in this MSc.

Congratulations to Mike O’Neil & Pauline Paul from the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow, who have recently been awarded their MSc’s by the University of Glasgow. Pauline’s research involved validating a new orthognathic articulator & Mike’s work involved ‘replacing dentition of a 3D stereolithographic skull for orthognathic surgery prediction’.

Reminder regarding CDP Requirements If you are registered with the GDC you are required to complete at least 150 hrs of CPD over your five year cycle. A minimum of 50 of these hours must be verifiable. CPD records must be kept for at least 5 years after the end of the cycle in which they were completed as you may be asked to send them to the GDC. Please check the GDC website for further information.

Following their success in the AIB, IMPT FULL Membership Certificates have been awarded to: Hitesh Koria Andrew Trayner & Ariane Farah Associate Membership is awarded to: Emma Wrigley, David Carpenter & Arran James Gavin

Dear  Members,  

We  are  sometimes  asked  by  members  “What  are  we  getting  for  our  subscriptions?  How  does  my  IMPT  membership  help  me?”  Well,  over  the  last  year  we  have  been  developing  a  strategy  to  increase  the  profile  of  the  membership  with  important  bodies  such  as  the  Departments  of  Health.  This  work  has  formed  part  of  actively  promoting  us  through  the  registration  minefield,  through  the  new  education  and  MSC  process  but  also  in  a  broader  context  for  the  future  wellbeing  of  the  membership.  The  way  healthcare  is  to  be  delivered  is  changing  (education/commissioning/service  provision).  We  have  to  move  with  those  changes  but  also  look  back  at  the  roots  of  the  IMPT.  We  were  formed  as  an  education  body,  to  increase  knowledge  through  collective  discussion  and  communication.  This  communication  has  taken  the  form  of  Proceedings,  The  Journal  and  latterly  the  IMPT  website.  We  have  decided  to  invest  in  a  new  website  to  improve  the  levels  of  communication.  This  is  increasingly  becoming  an  important  tool  in  highlighting  our  profession  to  the  Government,  PCT’s  and  now  commissioning  GP’s,  other  health  professionals  but  importantly  to  patients.  At  present  it  is  difficult  to  obtain  information  about  who  we  are?  Where  we  are?  What  we  do…What  can  we  do  to  help?  This  resource  will  raise  the  professions  profile,  making  it  easier  for  patients  to  see  us  and  also  other  health  groups.  It  will  also  provide  an  improved  tool  for  education  and  communication  for  members.  We  have  outlined  and  council  are  working  hard  to  populate  a  much  larger  information  resource.  There  will  be  some  exciting  new  developments  in  terms  of  the  Journal,  E-­‐Journal,  Newsletter,  News  Items  and  access  for  Patients  and  Healthcare  providers/professional  groups.  

The  current  website  will  remain  active;  however  the  ability  to  add  and  change  items  is  limited  until  the  new  website  comes  on-­‐line.  You  will  have  to  be  patient  with  us  on  this.  The  new  site  is  currently  in  a  6  week  build  program  (March  2011-­‐).  When  this  has  been  completed  you  will  be  informed  by  email  and  the  transition  will  begin.  We  are  attempting  to  maintain  the  current  log-­‐in  and  password  database.  This  should  transfer  but  please  bear  with  us  as  it  will  be  a  difficult  process.  I  must  thank  members  of  council  for  there  support  and  work  on  the  new  site,  also  a  special  thanks  to  Carmen  Orbaneja  from  Poole  Hospital.  She  has  worked  tirelessly  on  this  issue  for  the  last  year  to  improve  the  website  and  access  for  our  patients.  Please  feel  free  to  email  me  if  you  would  like  any  further  information  on  the  new  site,  pictured  above,    

Jason  Watson-­‐Website  Editor  

 

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Dhaka Team update 2010/11 Following our arrival back to the UK last year, the four undergraduates from MMU were thrown back into university work immediately, working on their final year dissertations, finishing coursework and revising for examinations. They all passed with first class honours in June 2010 and managed to obtain good jobs almost immediately. Amy Myers is now working at Worcester Hospital and is studying for her Masters degree in Dental Technology at Cardiff along with Emma Wrigley, who is working as an Orthodontic Technician at Basingstoke Hospital. Naomi Pearson is working as a trainee maxillofacial prosthetist at Liverpool and is studying her Masters via a distance-learning course at Kings College Hospital, London. As I write this article Naomi is jetting off to Mumbai, India for an element of the course. Distance learning indeed! & Katie is still waiting for her dream job in maxfac!

Amy Myers (pictured below), writes a report of her personal experience of the trip.

The week-long course we had planned started the following morning- I would say bright and early, however it was pretty foggy and with the traffic on the roads all day everyday- it was neither! The course, however, got off to a good start with plenty of students arriving and plenty of enthusiasm along with it. On the first day we began with an introduction to Implantology and we demonstrated the skills with the equipment we had been given to bring to Dhaka. The students got the chance to have a go themselves and get stuck in, so to speak. This, along with lectures on partial dentures the same day and a master class in the construction of prosthetic noses the following day, was carried out in Dhaka Community Hospital- a short drive from where we were staying. After this, the rest of the course was carried out in Delta Medical Centre, which was a longer journey out of Dhaka. Here, we taught the next steps of making prosthetic noses, including the colour mixing of silicone, as well as basic orthodontics and how to cure acrylic for dentures. We also had the opportunity to experience surgery, when Prof carried out an operation to remove a tumour of the palate. We had a nice surprise when presented with full scrubs including hats and masks, to ensure the theatre was sterile.

When the course was complete and the students received their certificates, we took a short trip to Chittagong and Cox’s Bazaar to present further lectures and get another taste for the culture. It can’t be left unsaid that there were more than a few tummy-upsets along the way, but it wouldn’t have been the same without that experience! (See picture on page 23). It was great to return to normal University life with a sense of achievement, that we may just have made a difference with our efforts – however small!’ Amy Victoria Myers-February 2011

‘I remember being so excited meeting the others at the airport- our first task started there and then as we had to rearrange all of the tools and equipment into our bags to make sure all the airline regulations were met. The flights were long but soon went by. We met Barbara and Fraser in Dubai and had an immediate culture shock as we were pushed and shoved into the departure lounge for Bangladesh (this seemed to be the queuing system in that country!). We were one of the only groups of White British people there. The people standing with us seemed unsure of the modern surroundings that we all know so well, as we later found out on the flight! Once we had our feet on the ground, we collected our bags and equipment and met Professor Ferdousi. Prof’s drivers managed to get us to the flat we were staying in as safely as possible- even on the free-for-all style roads. Unexpectedly, at this time of year the sun wasn’t quite hot enough to burn through the clouds and fog until mid-afternoon, so it was quite warm when we arrived but this was the most we saw of the sun the whole time we were in Dhaka.

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Travel weary but still smiling-taken at 3am en-route to Chittagong

pictured from L to R: Dr Ayesha Siddika, Katie Royle, Emma Wrigley, Naomi Pearson, Barbara Ann Thomson, Amy Myers & Fraser Walker

IMPT Autumn Seminar-Manchester 2010 Charity Raffle Update

Many thanks to everyone who attended the seminar and supported the raffle for Mission Cure Bangladesh I’m pleased to report that over £900 was raised on the day, which will go towards the purchase of equipment and

materials to be used on the next trip. Many thanks also to Kevin Page –Frenchay Hospital-Bristol-who donated

his prize from the last quiz (an i-pod touch and the luxury holiday in the Caribbean) for the raffle! There will be another raffle in aid of the Charity at the IMPT Congress in Birmingham. Raffle prize

donations will be gratefully accepted.

Special thanks also to Steve Worrillo who has donated a vacuum former machine for the production of burns splints for use on our next trip in November

I will be travelling to Bangladesh again next year with more students. Any colleague who is interested in joining us then please contact me on l.gill@mmu.ac.uk

Dhaka 2011/12 Following applications by students & staff recommendations

at MMU, five undergraduates have been selected to join the team this November

These are: from L to R-Adrian Ombler, Isaac Macdonald, Chloe Brown, Camilla Stevens & Nishil Patel

Kings College London-MSc Distance Learning Course. UK students attending the course were Naomi Pearson & Holly Turner. This image was emailed for inclusion into the newsletter just hours after they returned to the UK. Taken in Mumbai-India.