A SPRINGBOARD FOR MANY GREAT THINGS. BY LUKE BARNETT Leave a comment
Luke Barnett, owner of The Luke Barnett Centre in Watford, Herts, is an accredited member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). Here he shares his motivation for completing the journey and what Accreditation means to him.
“Accreditation was a goal that almost all the early members of the BACD aspired to achieve. This grew from our times travelling to the USA for conferences by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). We were on a very steep learning curve and breaking new ground – they were exciting times!
“I found the Accreditation process itself was transformative. It enabled me to focus on detail that was not easily achievable without the parameters set by the programme. My entire team now work to these testing standards on every case we produce, elevating our quality of work.
“My BACD Accreditation has always been an achievement of which I am very proud of, as it is not easy. From a personal perspective, it was the springboard for many great things and I am very appreciative of the opportunity to study for this goal alongside some of the greats of cosmetic dentistry, such as Dr James Russell.
“I hope that more professionals, especially dental technicians, take advantage of everything that BACD Accreditation offers. The process brings clinicians and their technicians closer together and transforms the participant’s eye for detail. This journey takes us to another level of understanding and I would encourage more technicians to utilise the opportunity.
“For anyone considering it, my advice would be to just get on and start it. All the disciplines involve everyday dentistry for most restorative dentists and technicians. It’s too easy for people to talk about improving their skills but then not engage with processes like BACD Accreditation. I think a lot of the cosmetic dentistry carried out today has much room for improvement, especially as techniques and materials evolve, and BACD Accreditation goes a long way to rectify this.”
For further enquiries about the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, visit www.bacd.com
