Orthodontic National Group

ONG<tr><td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;">Orthodontic National Group</td></tr><tr><th>Founded</th><td>1994</td></tr><tr><th>Members</th><td>400 (2007)</td></tr><tr><th>Country</th><td>United Kingdom</td></tr><tr><th>Affiliation</th><td>British Orthodontic Society</td></tr><tr><th>Key people</th><td>Maureen Dickinson, Chairman
Fiona Grist, Vice Chairman
Janet Robins, Chief Executive
</td></tr><tr><th>Office location</th><td class="label">London, UK</td></tr><tr><th>Website</th><td>www.orthodontic-ong.co.uk</td></tr>

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

The Orthodontic National Group (ONG) is a specialist group for orthodontic nurses and orthodontic therapists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Origin

The Orthodontic National Group was established in 1994 and originated from the British Orthodontic Conference, which holds an Orthodontic Nurses Day.

Offices

As an affiliate organisation of the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), the officials and committee members of the ONG the meet at the BOS headquarters at 12 Bridewell Place in London.

Logo

The ONG logo is octagonal in shape and depicts an orthodontic bracket, a small but vital item to the majority of orthodontic treatment cases.

Aims and Objectives

The aims of the Orthodontic National Group are "To act on behalf of the Dental Nurses to advance high standards by developing the Orthodontic Dental Nurse and Therapists roles."

The objectives of the Orthodontic National Group are:

• To develop the Orthodontic Dental Nurse and Therapists roles within the specialist group
• To provide continuing professional education and development with at least bi-annual study days
• To keep the membership informed by means of the ONG journal and website
• To recommend to the General Dental Council and to relevant bodies any changes needed in legislation
• To liaise with relevant professional bodies to promote the status of the Orthodontic Dental Nurses and Orthodontic Therapists
• To manage the group's finances to achieve its objectives
• To plan for the future

Membership

Since 2001 there has only been one membership category. Annual membership is £10.

Events

Study Days

The ONG hold at least two study days a year.

British Orthodontic Conference

An orthodontic nurse day programme is held at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC), the main annual conference of the British Orthodontic Society and is organised by ONG committee members.

Awards

3M Unitek Orthodontic Dental Nurse of the Year Award

This award was established in 1999 and is sponsored by 3M Unitek.

TOC Orthodontic Dental Nurse Prize

This award was established in 2001 and is sponsored by TOC Orthodontics.

BOS Award to an Orthodontic Nurse for Distinguished Service

Established in 2003 and presented annually at the British Orthodontic Conference.

Committee

An elected committee is responsible for governing the ONG. There are also regional representatives. The functions of the committee are:

• To meet the aims of the group
• To provide for the needs of its members
• To promote the group within the Dental profession
• To communicate with its members
• To manage the finances of the group to achieve its aims and functions
• To appoint a President and Chief Executive is required

Current Committee Members

Portfolio	Committee Member
Chairman	Maureen Dickinson
Vice Chairman	Fiona Grist
Chief Executive	Janet Robins
Finance Officer	Carly Matthews
Membership Secretary	Mary Bardet
Director of Training	Alex Moss
Administration	Debra Worthington
Committee Member	Ann Gowans

See also

• British Orthodontic Society

External links

• Official website

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