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It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of February. It has been a very busy start to the year at BSP. We have been updating membership records and working hard to update the resources on our new website, which will go live later this year. In addition to our Educational Events programme for 2020, we are already starting to plan our Conferences for 2021 and 2022.

Thank you to all our members who have paid their subscription fees for 2020 by direct debit, online payment or bank transfer. Final reminders have been sent out to members who have not yet paid their subscription fees this year. In accordance with the terms of the Constitution, memberships will be terminated if subscriptions are not paid by the 28th February. If you have any difficulty please contact our Executive General Manager, Paula Dunn, who will be happy to help.

Good Practitioner's Guide to Periodontology downloaded in 2019: 61,676 Number of packs of patient information leaflets ordered in 2019: 182 Facebook followers: 13,490 Twitter followers: 1,689 Instagram followers: 1,083

The European Federation of Periodontology and World Heart Federation have published a far-reaching report on links between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases.

The BSP is delighted to be attending The British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show in Birmingham on the 15-16th May. Paula and Tamsin will be on Stand E67, promoting all things perio! Our President, Prof. Nikos Dons, will be in the Speciality Interest Theatre presenting “An overview of diagnosis and treatment modalities of peri-implantitis”. This short lecture will offer delegates an insight into the latest techniques and concepts in this field. For all the latest information, please visit www.thedentistryshow.co.uk

Welcome to the first member newsletter of 2020! I am honoured to take over the role of BSP President from Dr Mark Ide. I am very much looking forward to continuing his good work with the support of the Executive Team and BSP Council. I am excited about the year ahead and will do my best to support and represent the needs of our membership.

A very Happy New Year to everyone! 2020 is going to be Amazing!

Re: Oral health care provision in residential special educational settings – launch of dental project The NHS Long Term Plan commits to improving the health care of children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism or both. The Office of Chief Dental Officer, England, in collaboration with the NHS England and NHS Improvement Learning Disability & Autism programme, has embarked upon a 5-year project (2019-2024) with the intention of delivering upon this commitment. This oral health project forms part of a wider initiative, which includes audiology and optometry, aiming to improve provision of and access to health care for children and young people in residential special schools and colleges.

BSP President, Professor Nikos Donos, wishes everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and is looking forward to the exciting year ahead.