News

Obituary - Professor Jimmy Steele CBE

Obituary - Professor Jimmy Steele CBE

29.11.2017 News

It is with deep sadness that the British Society of Periodontology records the death of Professor Jimmy Steele, CBE. The former Head of Newcastle University’s School of Dental Sciences passed away peacefully at the age of 55.

Read More
FGDP(UK) Fellow appointed to advise NICE

FGDP(UK) Fellow appointed to advise NICE

20.11.2017 News

Dr Nick Palmer of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has been appointed dental adviser to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)’s Committee on Managing Common Infections.

Read More
Obituary - Brett Sinson

Obituary - Brett Sinson

01.11.2017 News

The death of Brett Sinson a few days ago was announced by Professor Iain Chapple:

Read More
Oral Health and Pregnancy projects offers guidelines and answers to key questions

Oral Health and Pregnancy projects offers guidelines and answers to key questions

24.10.2017 News

Oral Health and Pregnancy projects offers guidelines and answers to key questions The new Oral Health and Pregnancy portal, launched by the EFP in partnership with Oral-B, offers concise guidelines for oral-health professionals, other health professionals, and women. It also has a section devoted to frequently asked questions related to oral health and pregnancy.

Read More
FGDP(UK) publishes new guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry

FGDP(UK) publishes new guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry

16.10.2017 News

FGDP(UK) publishes new guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has published new guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia.

Read More
New BSP/DDU e-learning project

New BSP/DDU e-learning project

04.09.2017 News

The BSP is pleased to announce the launch of a new BSP/DDU e-learning project that is free to all members of the dental profession. The clinical content of the course has been written largely by BSP ECG members Raman Bhardwaj and Paul Ryan. This course is designed to address the issues of litigation in periodontal management in practice and is divided into 6 modules worth 3 hours of verifiable CPD.

Read More
Our annual conference report #BSP17

Our annual conference report #BSP17

17.07.2017 News

Read the full report of our latest conference here

Read More
Patient Information Leaflet - New and revised version available now!

Patient Information Leaflet - New and revised version available now!

14.07.2017 News

A new and revised version of the highly successful Patient Information leaflet "Your Teeth For Life" is now available

Read More
FGDP(UK) supports drive to improve oral health in care homes

FGDP(UK) supports drive to improve oral health in care homes

07.06.2017 News

FGDP(UK) supports drive to improve oral health in care homes The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) is supporting a new standards document from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on oral health promotion in care homes.

Read More