The Orthodontic National Group is inviting entries for the Orthodontic Dental Nurse Award 2004, which is now in its ninth year. Nurses can enter by sending a short synopsis on a subject relevant to orthodontics to the judges, and out of these entries five finalists will be selected. They are then to give a 10 minute presentation at the British Orthodontic Conference in September before the winner is chosen. The winner will also be invited to present at a similar competition at the 6th International Orthodontic Congress in Paris in 2005. The award was set up to encourage and develop the knowledge and skills in this area, and winners receive a prize of £300 as well as the award.