On Wednesday 17 November the DDU Educational Awards 2010 took place at The Royal Society in London.

Left to right: Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, Head of the DDU; Stephen Lisney, DDU Dentist Teacher of the Year; Gary Marvin, Marketing Director at DENTSPLY

Following presentations from the finalists, Stephen H. W. Lisney from the School of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Bristol was named Dentist Teacher of the Year, and Nikki Rogers of Bristol Dental Hospital was named Dental Care Professional Teacher of the Year.

The theme of this year's awards was 'More regulation = better performance?' The keynote address was delivered by Lord Howe, the Health Minister with responsibility for dentistry. Dr Alasdair Miller, Dental Postgraduate Dean, NHS Education South West, explored the relationship of regulation to performance and its possible effects. Dr Janine Brookes MBE of the National Clinic Assessment Service (NCAS) looked at the factors underpinning practice concerns, identifying those concerns, the outcomes and what regulation contributes.

The DDU Awards, which are in their eighth year, are designed to recognise and reward dental teachers whose exemplary teaching has had a positive educational impact on the dental professionals of the future.

Winner Stephen Lisney remarked: 'I am honoured to have been nominated by my colleagues and students for this award and delighted to have won. This year it has been doubly good news for Bristol and I think it's a fitting reward for the dedication and commitment of all the staff who contribute to dental teaching.'