Welcome to the Home of Prison Dentistry
NAPDUK was formed in 2007. The inaugural conference for the organisation took place on 1 February 2008. The association recently held its third annual conference in Birmingham on 5 February 2010 which was another resounding success. Most of the presentations from the conference are available for download on our Resources & Links page. Next year's conference will be held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens on 4 February 2011.
The association was set up with the whole dental team in mind. The aims of the association are as follows:
- To provide information, support and advice to prison dental professionals
- To provide a forum for exchange of ideas
- To provide a forum for continuing education and training
- To bring professionals together to share best practice
- To influence policy relating to prison oral and general health at the local and national level
The executive committee of the association meets regularly to discuss current issues. A constitution was voted on and ratified at the annual general meeting of the members in 2009. The association has recently been granted UK charity status.
Member Newsletter
A member newsletter is currently in production, and the first issue will be available to members later this year. Contributions and suggestions to the newsletter and website are always welcome.
Dentistry in Prisons Handbook
The Dentistry in Prisons Handbook has now been published. This is a guide to working within the prison environment and is being sent to all prisons and NAPDUK members. Copies are also available for purchase for £34.95 plus P&P from www.shancocksltd.com.
Membership Application
For those wishing to join the association, a membership application form can be downloaded from the membership page.