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NEWS December 2011 Dear Members, Welcome to the December edition of the IMPT Newsletter. I trust everyone has had a good summer; following the freezing temperatures of last Winter and the heavy snowfall we had one of the driest Summers on record in the Peak District; the reservoirs are still very low and one of the rivers is completely dry which is rather worrying for the region.
In complete contrast in areas of the South & South-West have suffered one of the wettest on
record….a North South divide indeed! However due to the unseasonably warm conditions I have no images of snow this year to grace the front page (I still have geraniums and petunias in flower in our garden), so the image (above left) was taken overlooking Hathersage in December 2010. I didn’t wish to start this newsletter on a sad note, which is why I’m been typically British discussing climatic conditions, but for members who aren’t already aware, it is with great sadness I report the passing of a friend and colleague Mr Ian MacLeod in August following a long illness. There is a report on page 2 (extracts by kind permission of the DTA) written by Tony Griffin & myself. For members who were not able to attend the IMPT Congress in September, Paula Garraway from Chichester has written her account of events on page 4. The AGM is to be held in Milton Keynes in May 2012 (details and booking form on page 9). Regarding the format of your newsletter; council have been debating whether to dispense with the hard copy and make the newsletter available only via the IMPT website. I have to confess to been rather old fashioned and I do prefer to read the hard copy (although it is available on line), however I’d welcome our member’s thoughts on this so please email me with your preferences (L.Gill@mmu.ac.uk). In addition, several members have contacted me indicating they didn’t receive their copy, so please can you ensure your contact details are up to date as I had many newsletters returned due to an incorrect address. Liz Gill-December 2011
Message from the Chairman Where does the time go? I hear you say. As we draw close to the end of 2011 I reflect on the year gone by. I would like to thank my fellow council members for their continued support and all their hard work over the last twelve months. It has once again been an incredibly busy period for the IMPT and the efforts of council involved in running our organisation are very much appreciated. This year saw our 25th congress in Birmingham and we had another very successful event, with excellent attendance from members across the UK. It was also lovely to see many of our overseas members, many of which had travelled very long distances to be with us. I would like to extend my thanks and congratulations to the organising committee for an excellent meeting. We are already in the process of planning the 2013 congress, which will be held north of the Border in Inverness. I know Mr Steven Hutchinson, the Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthetist up there, already has many enjoyable th th and educational items planned. The dates for your diary are 11 -13 2013.
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As you may know education has been high on our agenda this year with many units putting themselves forward as host units for our future trainees in Maxillofacial Prosthetics. This is an exciting time for us with the first cohort of trainees expected to start the new MSc in September 2012. A special thanks goes to Carol Winter, David Allen, Chris Maryan and Trevor Coward, who have been working tirelessly this last 12 months, well done. See pages 8 for a report by the Education Officer & 8 for an overview of the proposed programme. I would like to take a minute to remember two truly magnificent colleagues who we have sadly lost. Mr Brian Conroy who died last year in January 2010, a founder member of the IMPT who influenced a generation of Prosthetists; his death was a huge loss to maxillofacial prosthetics. More recently in August of this year we lost Mr Ian Macleod, a much loved member of the IMPT and I personally will miss him greatly; he was my first employer and mentor. May they both rest in Peace. I really hope you all have a happy, healthy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Personally I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, my daughter (Ruby) who is nearly two; now that’s a measure of how quickly time flies. Here’s to 2012 and all that it brings. Sarah Sarah Parkinson FIMPT Chairman of the IMPT
Someone Special Ian Kenneth MacLeod, former Dental Laboratories Technical Manager at University Dental Hospital, Manchester, died on 20 August 2011, aged 59. His funeral was held on 26 August at St Mary the Virgin Church in Elland. DTA President John Stacey attended along with previous Presidents, Tony Griffin and Paul Mallett. Representing the IMPT were Barbara Ann Thomson, Steve Worrillo and Liz Gill. Many of Ian’s colleagues from the Dental Hospital in Manchester were also in attendance. Ian had a lifelong commitment to team dentistry and was best known for his expert handling of initial negotiations with the General Dental Council over the introduction of registration for Dental Care Professionals. As a lifelong Dental Technologist, Ian started his career in the Royal Air Force Dental Branch and as he often said of himself, moving around with the armed forces was something he had lived with since being a child. After a long period in the RAF, both as a dental and maxillofacial technologist, Ian left to work at Walsall Manor Hospital. Following a stint in the Lake District, where he was employed by a dental practice to design and set up a lab, Ian joined University Dental Hospital Manchester as Dental Laboratories Technical Manager. As part of his role at the Dental Hospital he was active in liaising with hospital laboratory managers throughout the UK to enhance and improve patient care. He was committed to developing Dental Technology as a professional career and a strong supporter of life-long learning through what we now know as Continuous Professional Development. He recognised the importance of Dental Technologists within the wider dental team and joined a number of support groups and working parties to help develop National Occupational Standards. In addition Ian contributed to the Medical Device Directive implementation within the NHS, and to Educational liaison committees linked to academic providers and the Department of Health forums. Ian was a former President of the Dental Technologists Association (DTA) and was previously Chairman of the Dental Technicians Education and Training Advisory Board Association (DTETAB) – the forerunner to the DTA. He was also a past Chairman of the Central Council for Health Authority Dental Technology. Having previously been awarded, the prestigious Dennison Award from his peers in dentistry, Ian received an MBE in the 2001 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to dental care. Then in 2010 he was honoured by the DTA with a Fellowship in recognition of his life time of active commitment to dental technology & in 2011 he was awarded the honour of Fellowship from the IMPT. Ian was always keen to help the underprivileged and was active in gaining support for the charity Mission Cure Bangladesh in their quest to set up a specialist centre for head and neck cancer, and maxillofacial trauma centre. He was instrumental in encouraging a redirection of unwanted UK dental equipment for this project & attending many of the fundraising events in our region.
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As head of the dental laboratories at Dental Hospital Manchester Ian facilitated their refurbishment and up-date, and enhanced the QA within dental care. He also actively encouraged the integration of real work skill development activities between the dental technology training courses at Manchester Metropolitan University and the education of dentists at the University Dental Hospital Manchester to further enhance team working in dentistry. Outside of work Ian’s immaculate MG sports car was his pride and joy and taking her for a ride over the moorland roads was always a great treat for him. The onset of an aggressive cancer cut short his future plans, including a road trip with friend and colleague Kevin Page across India (hairy bikers indeed!), although I suspect many of these plans were made following several drinks prior to a meeting or over a meal, Id like to think that one day Ian would have done this; he was also planning to join us on one of our annual trips to Bangladesh but alas the onset of his illness prevented this. Ian is survived by his wife Julia, his mother Jean, his daughter Gail and son Keith, and his much loved grandchildren.
Ian with IMPT Colleagues in 2007 Colin Haylock MBE; Kevin Page MBE
and with Simon Butler & John Stacey
Qualification Requirements Dear Colleague Following the October meeting of the IMPT Council, it was decided that the following qualifications are required for individuals applying for the Assessment Interview Board (AIB). • • •
Diploma in Professional Studies (Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Technology) Manchester Metropolitan University – Note: Applicants with this qualification must apply by 1 January 2015. MSc in Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology (Kings College, London). MSc in Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation (Kings College, London). Note: Applicants must also complete additional modules in Craniofacial Development, Osteotomy and Trauma at KCL before applying for AIB. They must also be mentored by a full member of the IMPT during their entire course.
A two-year period of post-qualification vocational training will only apply for individuals who have completed the Diploma in Professional Studies. All applicants must also be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Technician. A full breakdown of the AIB requirements can be found on the AIB document available at www.impt.co.uk. Adrian Kearns IMPT Honorary Registrar (November 2011)
Important Notice of Qualification Expiry Date! Many of our colleagues have obtained the Diploma in Professional Studies in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at MMU over the years but have elected not to apply via the AIB for membership of the IMPT (for whatever reason). I feel it deserves a st mention that the expiry date by which applicants must apply is Jan 1 2015, after which the qualification is invalid and the only entry is via the MSc. I urge members to bring this to the attention of any colleague within their unit.
Appointment of new Registrar from December 2011. I’m very sorry to report that Adrian Kearns has resigned from his post as registrar and from council due to his work commitments. Adrian has worked hard over the past couple of years and council would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his efforts. Karen Boyd-Glen will be taking over the role from immediate effect. Contact details for Karen are karenboyd@nhs.net and will also be uploaded on the website as soon as possible.
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OVERVIEW OF THE 25TH SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS BIRMINGHAM UK 7TH-9TH SEPTEMBER 2011 I thoroughly enjoyed the IMPT 25th Scientific Congress, held at the Austin Court Conference Centre, Birmingham. The intimate setting and easy walk to the facility, from the hotel, leant itself to an informal and sociable arrangement. This in turn, made the whole event very enjoyable as there were always hubs of activity and openness to join in with all. The short walk from the hotel to the conference centre gave a small insight into the City of Birmingham’s past and present. The canal and the Jewellery Quarter’s’ red brick buildings of its industrial past, its wealth shown in the Town Hall and the modern facade of Birmingham City Centre Library and the preparations for the imminent outdoor concert. The congress was contained to a flowing and intimate setting which leant to learning from lectures, breaks with colleagues from around the world and new and existing products from the trade stands. The facilities ease of use gave freedom to explore and the outside seating area a lovely fresh air break and social area in the sunshine. The new questions and answers to the panel, was an interesting concept that I’m sure will turn out to be a wonderful forum, but may need a little tweaking in the future. There were interesting poster presentations from students, associates, and full members from all over the globe. The lectures and workshops were first class, the standard I have begun to expect from the IMPT Congress’s. I thoroughly enjoyed every one and wrote many pages of notes of interest and new ideas to try. It was great to experience, first hand, the 3D carving tool, software and to see the building from a 3D printer that is at the forefront of current developments. Most lectures were thought provoking and one was frustrating due to financial constraint to realize the developments, none were dull. It was wonderful to share the diverse knowledge and skills both simple and complex and relevant. It was also shown by lectures and audience participation that both the new and old techniques are required to manage our patients. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the congress organising committee and all those who contributed to its lecture programme. The combination made it a very successful event, it was a truly enjoyable and knowledgeable experience and I’m grateful for attending. Ms Paula Garraway, MIMPT; Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust Chichester and Worthing, West Sussex (November 2011).
Some images of the Congress kindly provided by Ann Lloyd (above left).
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The Kings College Team at the V & A The Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists (MPTs) from the Cranio-Maxillofacial Prosthetics Unit, King’s College Hospital, met at the Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum South Kensington London, to appreciate the “Power of Making” exhibition. This exhibit celebrates the role of making in our lives by presenting a selection of over 100 exquisitely crafted objects. Highly skilled, enchanting and astounding were some of the words used to describe this exhibition, which allows us to see ordinary materials transformed into extraordinary things. With exhibits such as a gorilla sculpture made entirely by wire coat hangers, an alphabet pencil-tip sculptures crafted by using nothing more than a sewing needle and a razor knife, and a Sugar sculpture made from Corn syrup, sugar, water and lemon juice boiled in a specific procedure to create a glass-like substance. It allows the public to appreciate crafted objects from different industries: Medical, Computer technology 3D planning, Food and Fashion industries and mid way into the exhibition there was an opportunity to enjoy short film clips which revealed the processes behind the making. The MPT team related to this exhibit in many ways one in particular was an exhibit which featured artificial eyes, cosmetic shells and facial prosthetics crafted by David Carpenter of Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. His exhibit demonstrated the skills manual dexterity and craftsmanship needed to design such prosthetics. It raised awareness of our job role and allowed the public to appreciate such detailed creations. Elaine Colbert quoted in her exhibit “crating a reborn baby doll is similar to painting a portrait but in a three dimensions.” in relation to this can our skills be classed as a form of art? Overall this exhibition is a great source of inspiration and allowed us to appreciate the craftsmanship from many different industries; it made us realize that in today’s world such skills are under threat. It challenges any negatively perceived notion of craft that a visitor may have walked in with and would help rearrange their way of thinking in terms of current innovations. The MPT team at King’s and other professional colleges of the London forum had a fantastic time, and would recommend this exhibit to anyone who may be interested in the world of futuristic designs and skill which have been passed through the ages. This very informative evening ended with a delicious dinner in the V & A restaurant. Samantha Mizzi (December 2011)
Job Vacancies Job Title: Lecturer in Dental Technology Location: John Dalton Tower: Manchester Metropolitan University Closing Date: 04 January 2012 (midnight) Salary Range: £ 31798.01 to £ 36862.01 Division: Faculty Of Science And Engineering Department: Health Science Work Pattern: Temporary until July 2012 Details: The School of Healthcare Science is a major provider of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Life Sciences including Pathology, in the Physiological Sciences and in Dental Technology including Maxillofacial Prosthetic Reconstruction. We engage positively with the Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) project of the Department of Health and work closely with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies to ensure relevant courses are offered to prospective students. The School has encouraged and promoted excellence in research in the pathological and physiological sciences and has invested heavily in modern laboratory facilities. In addition, the School is highly active in developing income generation and in promoting the healthcare industry in the North West and beyond. We seek to recruit a Lecturer in Dental Technology for a fixed term of 6 months. The successful candidate will be registered with the general Dental Council and have good presentational skills. He/She will contribute to the taught programmes in Dental Technology as well as to income generation and research. For an informal discussion regarding the requirements of the role please contact Professor Bill Gilmore (b.gilmore@mmu.ac.uk) or Chris Maryan (c.maryan@mmu.ac.uk) tel:0161 247 3373 For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.mmu.ac.uk/jobs If you do not have access to the internet or require an application in an alternative format please contact the Recruitment Team on 0161 247 6455 quoting reference JAN/1245.
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A Report on The North West Regional MPT Audit - in brief Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust nd 2 December, 2011 I graduated earlier in 2011 and this was to be my first Regional MPT Audit. I didn’t really know what to expect from the day but I recently became an AIMPT and so was keen to take the opportunity to meet other members of the maxillofacial prosthetic profession and put a few faces to names. The first speaker of the afternoon was Steve Chadwick, Orthodontic Consultant of Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Using a number of case presentations, he presented an inspiring lecture which demonstrated what is possible when an interdisciplinary team approach is used. The planned co-ordination of the expertise of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics teams allowed them to treat complex cases with fantastic, life changing results. The second lecture was more focused on modern technical solutions to maxillofacial prosthesis retention. Laurence Dovgalski (Morriston Hospital, Swansea) discussed the recent improvements for magnetic retention of implant retained facial prostheses. One particularly interesting part covered the difference between ‘open field’ and ‘closed field’ magnetic systems. The latter is stronger and safer and the simplicity of the modernisation is genius, Google it. After a coffee break the last guest speaker, Gavin Carmichael (East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust), demonstrated improved techniques to be used during laboratory based, orthognathic planning. He showed that the uses of components manufactured for electrical purposes can be developed. Using these mass produced, standard size plastic components, he has been able to mount cases accurately without the need for measurement. His technique also allowed for a plaster-less approach so checks could be made before committing to plaster. All movements are guaranteed to be precise to those of that given by the consultant. His innovative concept means that the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic laboratory in Burnley General Hospital has improved their osteotomy planning technique without the cost of taking on a 3D computer based system. The North West Regional MPT Audit is organised by Ann Lloyd and is a fantastic opportunity to meet with likeminded people and discuss topics of interest which we all share. Not only that but it earns you three hours of verifiable CPD. The quality of the organisation and the speakers was impressive and it was all for free. The next audit is to be held in June 2012; See you there. Elizabeth Garratt BSc (Hons), MDTA, AIMPT, RDT
MSc Update-Education Officers Report December 2011 Please note the current MSC Programme is for England only. Negotiations for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are ongoing. There is still a lot to do in ensuring that the MSC for MfP’s is up and running for September 2012. The Educational and Training Manuals for use at the Educational Establishments and the Host Training Units have been sent to Derek Pearson. They have been reformatted by him to suit the standard layout and we are currently waiting for them to be formally accepted and signed-off. All units interested in becoming a workplace training unit should by now have applied to their SHA with their statement of intent. If you haven’t already done so, then please do so now. There is a list of SHA’s at the end of this report. If your unit is too small then perhaps consider a Consortium with another unit. Also, please note that these places are not to be viewed as cheap labour and involve a huge amount of effort and input from the host unit. It is a good idea to search out the Practice Education Facilitators (PEF’s) within your Trust so that they are familiar with the profession and understand the distinctions between our course and that of the other HCS professions. Please make sure your ESR for your Trust is correct as this may be used to assess the need for recruitment in your area. Our next step is to liaise with the Academy of Healthcare Science for accreditation of the Workplace Training Centres. It is the Academy’s intention that these units will be geographically spread throughout the country. Workplace Training Centres will have the dual role of practical and theoretical training for the applied practice of the profession and in addition, the responsibility for acquainting students with the procedural and legislative aspects of working within the modern healthcare team. Courses for training the trainers for these host units will be run by the DH from Birmingham and involve an initial 2 day course with further 1 day top-up courses. The criteria for selection and accreditation of units are currently being drawn up. Just to clarify –Workplace Training Centres will be accredited by the HCS Academy. No decisions have yet been made by the Academy as to who or where these will be. The training posts will be advertised on NHS Jobs so please keep an eye on www.jobs.nhs if you are interested. The applications will be submitted to a private company to arrive at a selected core of candidates who would then be available for interview. A date is to be set aside for interviewing the candidates en-mass and this can involve course tutors from different disciplines who wish to be involved in the selection process; therefore, Universities will be involved in selection process but not the IMPT directly. NB Successful applicants will be recruited centrally and placed in an accredited unit. The choice of unit is not guaranteed. Also please note that these posts are trainee
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posts only. There is no guarantee of a permanent position within the training unit at the end of the course. Band 7 posts are likely to become available at other units throughout the country and not necessarily in the SHA where the training took place. Please visit www.impt.co.uk for updates as they become available. An overview of the proposed course is on page 8. Carol Winter-December 2011
IMPT Newsletter Quiz The 60 year old male patient (image left) has had an exenteration of the entire right orbit due to a extensive basal cell carcinoma. His manual dexterity and eyesight are good. The operative site has been repaired with a split skin graft. You are the maxillofacial prosthetist treating this patient. You are to select and justify the prosthetic rehabilitation you would advise for this patient. The case study should be presented as follows and referenced using the Harvard system. Discuss the prosthetic rehabilitation of this patient from preoperative assessment until the fitting of the final prosthesis.
The answer should include An abstract Background to the condition/treatment Case analysis Selection and justification of materials and techniques • Prosthetic procedures • the selection of materials for the prosthesis, • the method of retention for the prosthesis • the technique used to manufacture the prosthesis What are the problems, and on what evidence are you basing the analysis. What are you going to do, why, and on what evidence are you basing the decision How are you going to do it, why, and on what evidence are you basing the decision
The IMPT Quiz is open to ALL levels of membership and the prize is the new Kindle 3G (image left).The winner will also receive a 5 hours nonverifiable CPD certificate from the IMPT. Email your answer to L.Gill@mmu.ac.uk by the end of February 2012. Plenty of time…..so give it a go!
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Dates for your diary…….. The Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists & Technologists Annual General Meeting - Thursday 10 May 2012 to be held at: Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Trust Postgraduate Education Centre Standing Way Eaglestone Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK6 5LD Meeting Programme 10:00 10:30 10:45 12:30 13:30 15:30 16:30
Coffee & registration Welcome and open of meeting NHS Commissioning for Maxillofacial Prosthetic Services (England). Lunch Annual general meeting Afternoon tea Close of meeting
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IMPT Registration No.
Hospital address: (including postcode)
Hospital Telephone:
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Please complete the booking slip above, enclose a cheque for £37.00 made payable to “The I.M.P.T.” and send to; MB Cutler Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics The Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DZ
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26th IAA Annual Conference NH Belfort Hotel, Ghent, Belgium th
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Wednesday May 30: Registration opens, pre-conference workshop at Materialise in Leuven (transportation provided)
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Thursday, May 31: Keynote address and plenary sessions (scientific program), welcome reception, evening poster session
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Friday, June 1: Plenary sessions, IAA Annual Business Meeting (including board elections), awards banquet
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Saturday, June 2: Demonstrations, IAA Board of Directors Meeting
Call for Papers - Submit an Abstract - Due 15 January 2012 For details check out the following link: http://www.anaplastology.org
3-T Additive Manufacturing Courses 2012 Seminar Programme These Seminars again proved extremely successful in 2011 with over 60 delegates from 40 companies attending to learn more about how Additive Manufacturing can assist in their development programmes. We are continuing to run these events at our premises in Newbury, Berkshire and new 2012 dates have just been announced: Thursday 26th January 2012 Thursday 8th March 2012
Find out more and book your place online or email
NH Belfort Hotel-Belgium
sue@3trpd.co.uk.
On the grapevine…….New Appointments Congratulations to… Barry Edwards MSc; MIMPT has recently been appointed to Deputy Manager within the Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead
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Karen Boyd-Glen MIMPT; has been appointed as Maxillofacial Prosthetist/Manager within the Maxillofacial Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary