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The Sir Wilfred Fish Research Prize

15.12.2020

The Sir Wilfred Fish Research Prize, instituted in 1970, is awarded annually by the BSP, with the object of encouraging researchers in the early stages of their career.

Chief Dental Officer: NHS dentistry and oral health update

11.12.2020

The Chief Dental Officer, England, has issued an NHS dentistry and oral health update to the profession.

FGDP(UK) and FDS publish antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for all dentists

10.12.2020

Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) & the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDS) have published the 3rd edition of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Dentistry.

Department of Health and Social Care: Adrenaline for anaphylaxis kits

10.12.2020

We have received a communication form the CDO, England, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, regarding Adrenaline for anaphylaxis kits.

GDC findings - The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry

04.12.2020

The GDC recently initiated a research and engagement programme to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on oral health and dentistry, particularly on the public and dental professionals.

COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME INDEMNITY ARRANGEMENTS

04.12.2020

The Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England, has circulated information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Programme indemnity arrangements.

Call for Applications for Perio2000

02.12.2020

We are advised by Wiley that they currently have a call for application open for the editorship of Perio2000. The application deadline is the 15th December 2020.

A note from our President

30.11.2020

As we approach the end of our second lockdown, I hope that you are keeping well and staying safe. At the point of writing, the coronavirus continues to affect 218 countries around the world.

Congratulations to Professor Mark Ide!

30.11.2020

We are delighted to announce that Mark Ide has been elevated to the position of Professor in Periodontology, at King's College London.