To encourage foundation dentists to engage with us and the educational opportunities we offer, the BACD have decided to change our long running case prize to make entry more accessible for FDs. This year there are 3 separate categories to enter:
You do not have to enter all 3 categories, although this is advised as each entry carries its own prize and is independent of the next.
The winner of each case category will be awarded FREE entry to the BACD Young Dentist Day, which is taking place on Saturday 21 September 2024 in London, together with a 1-year DF1 membership of the BACD.
The best OVERALL case winner (irrespective of category), will be awarded a complimentary place at the next BACD Annual Conference, including a gala dinner ticket, and a 1-year DF1 membership of the BACD. The next BACD Annual Conference is taking place on 07 – 09 November 2024 at The Park Plaza London Riverbank, London. You will also be invited to shadow one of our committee members (to be arranged subject to availability and location).
Submissions are anonymously marked by the BACD Young Membership Committee.
For each case we require a written case report of no more than 750 words including clinical images as demonstrated below. Referencing is suggested where appropriate and does NOT count towards the word limit. Submissions are to be submitted in pdf format to [email protected] by the following entry date:
Thursday 11 August 2024
The content of the reports is your choice however topics of conversation could include:
Photos must follow the BACD accreditation format as demonstrated below.
Required photos are non-negotiable and are required for case submission. Additional images are encouraged and may support case presentation. Although flash diffusers are allowed, credit will be given for use of ring flash or “naked” twin flash, similar to accreditation images.
This is an opportunity to be rewarded for providing high quality aesthetic dentistry. Documentation of the process is just as important as the final result.
Case 1: Best Posterior Composite (case courtesy of Dr Harry Craig)
Posterior is defined as Premolars and posterior
More than one tooth can have been treated in the same quadrant although only one tooth will be assessed so please ensure this is specified
Any surface of the tooth can be treated however extra credit will be gained for case complexity
Case 1: cavity preparation and design
Case 1: post-op
Case 2: Best Anterior Composite (case courtesy of Dr Harry Craig)
Anterior is defined as 3-3
More than one tooth can be treated as long as it is within 3-3
Ideal cases may include: Class IV fractures, diastema closure, carious lesions onto the buccal surface
Case 2 pre-op: anterior retracted view, teeth parted
Case 2 during: cavity design or layering
Case 2 pre-op: anterior retracted view, teeth parted
Case 3: Ceramic Unit (case courtesy of Dr Richard Coates)
Anterior is defined as 3-3
Can just be a single unit
More than one tooth can be treated as long as it is within 3-3
Ceramic is defined as crowns, veneers and bridges
Case 3 pre-op: anterior retracted view, teeth parted
Case 3 during: photos used for shade matching + images of preps
Case 3 post-op: anterior smile view
Case 3 post-op: anterior close-up view