reviews Bollywood art tours UK orget Tinseltown, the largest film Walk Museum and Art Gallery. industry in the world is Bollywood in The exhibition explores the history of FIndia where 14 million people go to Bollywood film advertising from 1947 to the the cinema everyday. present day, featuring some of the most Indian studios, based mainly in Mumbai, significant films made in India’s film history produce 800 films a year — twice as many including Mother India and Oscar- their American counterparts. nominated Lagaan. Bollywood made its first short film in 1899 The exhibition will be shown in eight and like Hollywood, the first ‘talkies’ chronological sections starting with Images emerged in the 1930s. of Nationalism, The Glory of India, India Today a Bollywood film is a vibrant after Independence, Youth Culture, The combination of singing, dancing, vividly 1970s and 1980s, The Global Perspective, coloured costumes, archetypal characters Love and Romance and Depictions and heady romance. of Women. The bold imagery is also reflected in the Film fans, regardless of their knowledge of posters and billboards used to advertise the the genre, will be fascinated to explore the latest films. stylistic and historical development of Indian Some of the most remarkable examples of cinema art. cinema art, including posters, lobby cards, For British Bollywood fans, who make up billboards and song booklets, have been the biggest audience for Indian films outside brought together in Cinema India, an India, it will be a chance to revel in a exhibition starting in July at Leicester’s New celebration of this glamorous culture.
What: Cinema India — The Art of Bollywood, a touring exhibition from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
When: 2 July – 6 November
Where: New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester
Web: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk
How much: Free
Further details: 0116 225 4900
Top: Bobby (1973), colour lithograph, Tilak, Tirath & Oberai, © R.K. Films. Middle: Mother India (1957), colour lithograph, Seth Studios, 1980s, © Mehboob Productions (Private) Ltd. Bottom: Deewaar (1975), colour lithograph, Diwaker Karekare © Gulshan Rai.
summer 05 09 vital reviews
Yorkshire showcases What: The Great Yorkshire Show When: 13 – 15 July best of farming Where: Crimple Valley, Harrogate, North ancy a day in the great outdoors that will Children can enjoy getting close up to the Yorkshire keep both you and the kids entertained? hundreds of animals at the show, including How much: Advance tickets FLook no further than The Great horses, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and pigs, adults £12, children £6, Yorkshire Show. all taking part in displays, parades and concessions £9.50, You may think agricultural shows are just competitions. family tickets (2 adults/ for farmers, but last year more than half of the Older members of the family will enjoy 3 children) £34, 124,000 visitors to the show came from urban art and flower exhibitions, a fashion show, 3-day ticket £30 areas. It is the region’s largest annual farming and food stands showcasing the region’s On the gate tickets: and country event but there are many more up culinary delights. adults £15, children £7, and down the country (see www.asao.co.uk). But that’s not all, you can watch demonstra- concessions £11, This year’s 147th show will include interna- tions of sheep shearing, fly fishing, falconry family tickets £40. tional show jumping, a polo display, and beehive making or visit the forestry area Booking: Call 01423 541222 the Royal Artillery’s motorcycle display team and hundreds of trade stands. (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) and combat demonstrations from the In fact there is so much to see you might or www.greatyorkshire Royal Armouries, all set against a mediaeval consider buying a ticket for the entire show.org castle backdrop. three-day show. Make it a long weekend!
10 summer 05 vital reviews Book review
Profitable dental practice: eight strategies The book sets out “eight strategies for for building a practice that everyone building a practice” and manages very well loves to visit to convey a real understanding of the K. Lewis, P. Newsome and C. Barrow challenges and conflicts of day-to-day dental Radcliffe Medical Press, 2004 healthcare delivery. £29.95, ISBN 1857759664 A wealth of information is condensed into a readable and understandable small Most dentists will become sole practitioners textbook. or partners in their own business. The ninth chapter has a series of self- However dental school does little to explain assessment exercises for the principal and the the responsibilities and problems of day to other members of the dental team. day practice management. Straightforward and easily understood, the When dentists start on the path of owner, book can be used as a guide to building the practitioner, boss and inspirational team type of practice you desire. leader, there is little time to think about I really do think this will become a stan- the process. dard reference and would like to see it on the Philip Newsome and Chris Barrow try to reading lists for undergraduates and most demystify the process and take a look at how certainly for vocational trainees. to build and understand a successful practice. I congratulate the authors for dealing with “This book highlights the changing face of a complex and often complicated subject in dental practice and shows how applying The authors have an extensive knowledge such a clear way. better management of time, finances, staff of dentistry and business which they and marketing can have dramatic results”, have presented in a very readable and Larry Browne, they said. comprehensive way. Restorative Technician
Get CREATIVE wordsearch Summer Diary Action Against Medical Accidents Venue: Royal Air Force Halton competition, Legal, Ethical & Clinical Issues Contact: Wing Commander Elliot Rhodes in Dentistry + 44 (0) 1296 656123 spring issue Date: 7 June Email: [email protected] Venue: General Dental Council Chamber, The name of the famous tapestry London Royal Air Force Dental Branch 75th hidden in the wordsearch was BAYEUX. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8688 9555 Anniversary Celebration Church Mrs Julia Fox and Ms Marie Ferguson Website: www.avma.org.uk/conferences Service and Social Function won tickets to attend the Stitch and Date: 2 July Creative Crafts Show in Belfast. North West Region – British Society Venue: St Clement Danes Church, The answers are shown below. of Periodontology/British Dental London and Royal Air N B S F I T O M Hygienists Association Annual Force Halton E Q A T E D D Y Oral Health Symposium Contact: Wing Commander Elliot Rhodes Date: 25 June + 44 (0) 1296 656123 E U Y L L I K S Venue: Manchester Dental Education Centre, Email: [email protected] D I E Y D E I T Contact: Philip Greene, Kai King or L L E T R A A I Suzie Lacon – 0161 835 1777 Dental Nurse Programme at the 6th E T C U T U D N International Orthodontic Congress Royal Air Force Dental Branch 59th Date: 10-14 September S E W B A T I K Annual Dinner and Clinical Day Venue: Palais des Congrès in Paris. C R A F T P A X Date: 1 July Website: www.wfoparis2005.org
summer 05 11 vital Spotlight on hygienists
If you are interested in personal development and would like to go on a course to help you in your job or to improve your job prospects, there are lots of places you can go to. Below is a list of courses and conferences for hygienists run by various organisations, supplied by the British Dental Hygienists’ Association. Although not exhaustive, it includes a lot of useful leads and ideas.
BDHA — NW Regional Group Extended Duties & BSP — Annual Oral Venue: Eastman Continuing Health Symposium Professional Non-surgical Therapy Science Development, and Salesmanship 123 Gray’s Inn Road, Date: 25 June London, Venue: Manchester Dental WC1X 8WD Education Centre Contact: k.collins@eastman. Contact: [email protected] ucl.ac.uk or 020 7905 1244
BDHA NW Regional Group Anthony Kravitz, Roger Mosedale, Back to Work courses Janet Dixon Contact: Gail Vernon on Date: 24 September 01706 645240 Venue: Alder Hey Hospital, Education Centre, Liverpool Oral B Seminars Contact: [email protected] Speakers and subjects: Forensic dentist Judy Hinchcliffe will raise the awareness and BDHA Thames Valley understanding of dental Regional Group identification issues. Date: 1 October BDHA President Margaret Ross Venue: Stoke Mandeville Hospital will be looking at the increasing Postgraduate Centre, role of PCDs and will be discussing Aylesbury, Bucks recent developments and their Contact: [email protected] potential impact on the delivery of patient care. Venues: 13 July, Celtic Manor, BDTA Trade Exhibition Cardiff. Date: 6-8 October 7 September, Randolph Venue: Birmingham NEC Hotel, Oxford Contact: [email protected] 28 September, DeVere Belfrey, Birmingham 29 September, Park Plaza, BDHA Oral Health Conference Nottingham & AGAM Contact: 020 8847 7817 Date: 18-19 November Venue: Bournemouth International Conference For more information on any of Centre these events see www.bdha.org.uk Contact: [email protected] telephone 0870 243 0752 or email or 0870 2430752 [email protected]