On Friday 11^th April the annual Dental Dinner was held at the Inner Temples, for the highly honoured gentry and ever so elegant ladies of Bart’s & The London Dental School. The evening began in full force with the arrival of the Dean, staff and of course students, however, not to be forgotten that it was preceded by the efforts of the DentSoc team, lead by Nikesh Patel as the President, who all kindly and whole heartedly spent a portion of their evening laying out hand written place cards and surprise chocolate parcels, compliments of the Dental Society, beside each placement.

A champagne reception allowed for polite mingling and precious photo moments while the dresses were still ruffled and the suits still crisp. It was a pleasant change from the somewhat bland and questionably unflattering white coats we were more often used to seeing each other in. The champagne reception was followed by entry into the grand hall. As a wonderful array of food was served, drinks flowed, speeches were delivered and a bittersweet but yet triumphant “5^th year most likely to…” awards were bestowed upon lucky victims! The staff  were most definitely not exempt from awards, as Professor Hector won best dressed male, Dr Patel as best non-clinical tutor and Dr Friel as best clinical tutor, just to name a few. I am sure all of whom will agree this was the highlight of their careers, adding to their accolade of awards and achievements. 

The tables were cleared aside and the evening was rounded off with music courtesy of a Dj allowing for many hidden talents to emerge! Well known fact that we have skilled hands, but evidently our feet were not that far off either! It was a memorable evening for all, whether it was the first time, or seeing off your 5^th annual Dental Dinner as part of a fond farewell to Bart’s & The London Dental School.

Mana Hendessi