Coffee Catch-up | July 2025

A virtual networking event for dental nurses and fellow dental care professionals for you to meet new colleagues and hear about the latest developments from the world of dentistry, the Association and our special guest speakers with free CPD.

What is Coffee Catch-up?

The coffee catch-up has been created during the Covid-19 pandemic to offer members and non-member dental care professionals virtual way to the latest information from the world of dentistry, the opportunity for networking and connecting with with other dental nurses across the United Kingdom, and chat with our BADN President, the members of the BADN Executive Committee, and the staff. We also host special guest speakers who deliver valuable insights regarding a specific topic each month with the aim of helping attendees learn and expand their knowledge. Some sessions also offer FREE CPD certificates.

We also sometimes host special quiz games where you have a chance to win some prizes. The quizes are related to the speakers presentation to test your knowledge on the subject. If there is a quiz game scheduled for the speakers presentation, we will either include this information below or let you know in an e-mail upon registering, including all the necessary details prior to the event on how to take part.

The session will take place on:

                                            Date: Saturday 19 July 2025

                                            Time: 15:00-16:00

                                            Location: Online

Speakers information

 

Dr Henri Diederich

Expert and International speaker in Implantology and Atrophied Bone Rehabilitation

Dr Henri Diederich, Doctor in Dental Medicine, is an internationally recognised expert in implantology and atrophied bone rehabilitation, with over 35 years of clinical experience. Based in Luxembourg, he has led an independent dental clinic since 1985 and is the Founder and President of the Implantoral Club Luxembourg and the Open Dental Community.

Dr Diederich is renowned for his pioneering work in treating patients with severe bone loss using minimally invasive, graft-free protocols. He has advanced the use of Pterygoid, Transnasal, and one-piece tissue-level implants, and is the leading advocate of the Bone Truss Bridge (BTB) concept — a unique immediate-loading technique that avoids traditional sinus lifts and bone grafting.

A respected lecturer and keynote speaker at global implantology congresses, Dr Diederich is also a sworn expert for the Luxembourgish courts, Honorary Consul of Latvia, and an academic contributor to university implantology programs in Paris, Madrid, Toulouse, Monastir, and Barcelona.

In this special Coffee Catch-up session, Dr Diederich will share his insights on the evolving role of the dental nurse, drawing from his vast clinical, academic, and international experience
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Presentation details

Title

‘The invisible power in the Dental team: Redifining the role of the Dental Nurse'

Aims & Objectives

  • To highlight the critical role of dental nurses in modern dentistry.
  • To explore how their scope is expanding in both clinical and leadership areas.
  • To encourage team-wide appreciation and utilization of dental nurses' full potential.
  • To compare international perspectives, particularly from Luxembourg, to inspire best practice.

Presentation summary

  • This session, shines a light on the essential yet often overlooked role of dental nurses. It explores how their responsibilities are evolving and how better recognition, support, and development can enhance team performance and patient care across different healthcare systems.

Development outcomes

This presentation meets the GDC's development outcomes: A, B, C & D.

CPD information

Members and Non-members are invited to attend. Members can attend and receive the CPD certificate at no charge. Non-members can attend the event for a fee of £5, which includes an administration fee for obtaining a CPD certificate.  CPD certificate requires attendee to be present on camera for the full presentation.

 

How much does it cost?

Our Coffee Catch-up sessions are FREE to attend. We welcome all dental nurses, BADN members and non-members, as well as other dental care professionals to join our sessions. Please note spaces are limited so be sure to book early.

What happens after I register?

Once registered a confirmation email will be sent to you within 24 hours. An Invitation Zoom Link along with any other relevant information will be sent to all attendees via email a day before the event. Please also check your spam/junk folder when looking out for any communications.

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