The Group is a specialist group for Dental Nurses within the U.K. and is an affiliated organisation to the British Orthodontic Society.
The Group caters for the interests of Dental Nurses, Therapists and other associated Dental Care Professionals who work part time or full time in the field of Orthodontics.
The Group was originally formed out of the British Orthodontic Conference, which is held annually, by promoting an Orthodontic Nurse’s Day. It was formed in June 1994.
The Orthodontic National Group would like to invite all orthodontic nurses and therapists to submit an abstract for the poster display at this year’s British Orthodontic Conference in Brighton.
Calling all orthodontic dental nurses, therapists and students. Come and meet fellow colleagues at this friendly study day. A great way to earn 5 hours CPD.
ONG will be holding their annual Spring Study Day on
Saturday 18th March 2017 from 9am registration until 4pm
at the British Orthodontic Society headquarters, 12 Bridewell Place, London EC4V 6AP
Speakers to be announced
£50 for registered ONG members, £70 for non-ONG members. Coffee and lunch included
Payment via cheque should be made payable to Orthodontic National Group. Then posted along with your name, address telephone number, email address and any special dietary requirements needed and posted to
Marica Grundy, 1, Conniston Drive, Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN4 9GA.
Card payments: Please contact Marica Grundy via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who can arrange card payments through BOS office.
Become a member of ONG
Registration for ONG is completed at The British Orthodontic Societys' office. To become a member please complete the registration form and process - see above tab, then either complete the direct debit form and post to the BOS office or contact the BOS office for card payment 020 7353 8680. Paying by direct debit is currently £25 annual fee, paying by debit/credit card is currently £30 annually. Online payment on this site is at present not available.
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE GROUP?
To act on behalf of Dental Nurses and Orthodontic Therapists working primarily in Orthodontics.
To provide a focus for future progress in advancing high standards of Dental Nursing in Orthodontics and to develop the Dental Nurse and Orthodontic Therapist roles within the Dentistry team.
To influence and be part of the decision making process within Dentistry in the U.K.
To obtain extended duties for Orthodontic Dental Nurses and develop the role of Orthodontic Therapists.
A member may be any Dental Nurse, Therapist or an associated Dental Care Professional employed full or part time within Orthodontic Dentistry or Dental Nursing. Voting rights only.
For retired dental nurses.
Awarded by the committee for services to ONG.
Annual Membership fee is £25 by Direct Debit or £30 by cheque.
The Group is run by an elected committee and also has regional representatives. The Group is responsible for its own finances.
The Group’s Annual General Meeting is held in September/October during the annual British Orthodontic Conference.
The Committee officer’s are Chairman, Vice Chairman, Development Officer, Administration Secretary, Finance Officer, Membership Secretary, Web Master and with committee members up to a total of ten.