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News from the ESE
The latest ESE newsletter is available to view on the following link
http://www.e-s-e.eu/pdf/news/7th-ese-newsletter-38.pdf
There is also news of the next ESE meeting in 2013 at the following link
http://www.e-s-e.eu/ese-biennial-congress/lisbon2013/index.html
10 January 2012

Research posters for SSM
The closing date for posters for the Spring Scientific meeting has been announced
9 January 2012

Additions to Prize Winners section on line
Further additions to the Prize Winners section are now on line
17 December 2011

2012 BES Regional Meeting date announced
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November 2012, The Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, Bristol
24 October 2011

Spring Society Meeting 2012
The BES Spring Society meeting will take place on Saturday 10th March 2012 at the Institute of Civil Engineers in London
23 June 2011    More...

BES Prize Winners for 2011
Winners of the Poster Prize, Harty Prize and The Tom-Pitt Ford Undergraduate Prize in Endodontics for 2011 have now been announced and placed on the website
15 April 2011

ESE Annual Research Grant 2011
The European Society of Endodontology (ESE) is offering an annual research grant to support a pilot research project or to purchase equipment for research in the field of Endodontology.
European Society of Endodontology Annual Research Grant
Regulations for applications
The European Society of Endodontology (ESE) is offering an annual research grant to support a pilot research project or to purchase equipment for research in the field of Endodontology.
Rules 1. The applicant must be associated with a dental school or research institute in a country that is a full or associate member of the European Society of Endodontology.
2. The applicant must submit by email to secretary@e-s-e.eu before the closing date 1st September 2011:
• a protocol of the proposed research project, which should describe the background to the topic the aim and the methodology in detail supported with references to previous research in the field.
• details of the proposed costing of the project, the sources from which funds have already been obtained, and the sources to which applications for funding have been made. Details should be given of equipment or consumables for which the ESE Annual Research Grant is being sought.
• a brief curriculum vitae with high resolution photograph (head and neck only).
• a letter of support from the Dental School/Institution to confirm that the applicant is to undertake the study at the school.
3. The upper limit of the ESE Annual Research Grant is €20,000. The ESE will not pay institutional overheads, and may split the grant between several applicants, according to merit. Payment will be made to institutions, and not to individuals.
4. On completion of the project a final report must be submitted to the Secretary of the European Society of Endodontology.
The applicants will also be expected to submit a paper of the completed work to the International Endodontic Journal which will have first choice on considering the paper for publication.
The paper should meet the requirements as stated in the 'Authors Guidelines' (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291365-2591/homepage/ForAuthors.html)
5. Successful applicants will receive 80% of the award immediately but the Treasurer will only release the final increment of the grant (20% of the total award) following evaluation of the final report.
6. The decision of the adjudicating panel will be final and all participants will be notified of the decision by 1st November 2011.
9 April 2011

Root canal treatment
Root canal: For root canal treatment search our database of members.
9 April 2011

BES Supported Report on IFEA Meeting 2010
The BES supported the travel of one of our members, Gareth Calvert, to Athens for the IFEA meeting in 2010.
During Foundation Training I began research into the 'Availability of manufacturers' information on efficacy and compatibility of detergents used for cleaning dental instruments'. On completion of the research my enthusiasm for Endodontics lead me to submit an abstract to IFEA's 8th World Endodontic Congress in Athens, 6th-9th October 2010. The deadline for acceptance approached and passed and I was sorry to think I'd been unsuccessful. A few days later while checking my junk mail, I was surprised and delighted to find a letter from IFEA confirming an oral presentation and the opportunity to share in 'Endodontics based on Evidence' with 962 international delegates!
The scientific programme included speakers world renowned, beginning with Professor Ingle's charming account of endodontics past, including Walt Disney's first movie which happened to be dentally based. The first full day focused mainly on new, exciting technical developments and potential research areas in pulpal regeneration provided by Prof. Hargreaves and Dr. Nakashima. The subsequent sessions focused heavily around evidence for current endodontic practice, with captivating presentations from Profs Schafer, Abbott and Perez regarding 'mechanical preparation', 'root canal filling' and 'disinfection of endodontic microbiology' respectively. Other thought-provoking speakers included Dr Sequeria discussing endodontic systematic reviews, and the President of the British Endodontic Society, Dr. Lloyd providing a clinician's view on rotary instrumentation.
Out with this veritable feast of learning there was so much remaining to discover, lectures on 3-D imaging, instrumentation methods, trauma and a comprehensive list of poster presentations available. To top this off, a trade show was running in parallel, exhibiting a host of new technology including a new SAF reciprocating hand piece system.
While I was thoroughly enriched by the scientific content, the highlight for me came on the third day, to experience the excitement and slight anxiety associated with proudly presenting research during an international conference - material I'd worked on relentlessly over the past year, not least in developing the slide show itself. It was well received, and even managed to get a laugh with some light hearted humour I included. While in Athens I took the opportunity to experience its rich culture. The land marks, museums, and markets filled the city with a fabulous atmosphere using the Acropolis as their back drop. Best seen in my opinion by night from the hotel's roof bar, this was complemented by what can only be described as beautiful Greek cuisine.
At this point I would like to express my deep appreciation for funding provided by the British Endodontic Society. This undoubtedly assisted me to attend the conference were I have grown both in knowledge and skill through the experience of presenting on an international stage. In addition I would also like to thank Professors Smith and Murray from Glasgow Dental Hospital who assisted me with the research.
Gareth Calvert

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8 March 2011

Your say on the future of the BES
Log onto the forum site and have your say on the future of the BES.
Does the Society do enough to provide you with suitable information about endodontics?
What else can the Society do to help with your further education on the subject?
Do your patients need more information about "root canal work" and have not been able to find it on the web?
Do your patient worry about having "rootcanal" treatment and have they been on the web and been confused by the amount of information that is there?
Let us know by placing your comments on the forum site.
4 January 2011