BSP Conference 2026

8:30 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Presidents Welcome and Introduction
  Presidents Welcome and Introduction
  • Dr Paul Baker
    Dr Paul Baker

    Dr

    Paul qualified as a dentist from Kings in 1992, and as a Periodontist from Guys in 2001. He has worked full-time in a Periodontal Specialist Practice for approaching 25 years, where his practice is limited to Periodontics and all aspects of implant surgery.

    Paul was the British Society of Periodontology Commercial Liaison Officer under 6 Presidents, as well as having another stint on Council as Other Member for 2 years. He has represented the Society on the Senate of Dental Specialties and on the Special Advisory Committee in Restorative Dentistry. He organised the BSP’s first specialist level course on periodontal plastic surgery with Peter Floyd, back in 2006, and continued running these for the Society up until 2020. He represented the BSP at the 3rd PanDental Conference, where he was filmed in 3D performing mucogingival procedures and presented them as part of the joint session.

    Paul will be President of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry in 2026.

    

9:30 am

• Any Questions - Patient Special
  Any Questions - Patient Special
  • Dr Paul Weston
    Dr Paul Weston

    Dr

    Paul is a registered Specialist in Periodontology who has worked in Worcestershire for over thirty years. He is a Consultant in Periodontology and Honorary Associate Professor at Birmingham Dental Hospital. Paul undertakes all aspects of periodontal treatment including diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment involving conventional debridement thru to surgical management of gum disease. His current clinical interests are the management of recession defects to improve the appearance of teeth following gum disease.

    Paul has previously been a practice owner and established the first NHS specialist periodontal referral service in primary care in England in 2005. He is actively involved in lecturing and training dentists and hygienists in all aspects of periodontal and implant dentistry both locally and nationally. He examines for the Overseas Registrant Exam and is an external examiner at University College London on their Master’s programs in Periodontology. He is currently the clinical lead in Periodontology at Birmingham Dental Hospital and sits on the Council of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

    

9:40 am

• Any Questions
  Any Questions
  • Miss Sarah Balian
    Miss Sarah Balian

    Miss

    With over 25 years of experience as a clinician and academic, I am committed to advancing the dental profession through education, leadership, and collaborative practice. Based at an NHS hospital in London, I support both undergraduate students and deliver training externally on postgraduate students, helping to shape the next generation of safe, confident, and competent dental professionals.

    My clinical background spans NHS, private, and specialist practice (hygiene and therapy), giving me a broad and nuanced understanding of patient care across diverse settings. This variety has enriched my perspective and strengthened my ability to adapt, lead, and innovate in response to the evolving needs of the profession.

    I am passionate about continuous learning and team development. I believe in the power of collaboration, reflective practice, and strategic action to drive excellence in both patient outcomes and professional growth. I am particularly focused on supporting teams through change, bringing empathy, clarity, and resilience to transitional periods.

    Leadership is central to my role. I take pride in fostering environments where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Whether in clinical settings or academic forums, I am dedicated to enhancing performance, promoting innovation, and ensuring the dental profession continues to evolve with integrity and purpose.

    Throughout my career, I have embraced diversity in roles and responsibilities, always ready to pivot when needed. This flexibility has allowed me to remain responsive to new challenges and opportunities, while staying grounded in my core values of quality, safety, and compassion in care. 

    
  • Dr Leo Briggs
    Dr Leo Briggs

    Dr

    I qualified as a dentist in 1989. I have worked in the Community Dental Service, General Dental Practice and in Secondary care.

    I started working part-time for the Dental Defence Union (DDU) in 2005.

    From 2007 to 2009, I worked part-time as a Clinical Tutor at the School for Professionals Complementary to Dentistry in Portsmouth.

    From February 2009, I started working full time for the DDU but continued to work part-time in a practice. I became Deputy Head of the DDU in 2016.

    
  • Professor Nikos Mardas
    Professor Nikos Mardas

    Professor

    Prof Nikos Mardas qualified in Dentistry from Athens University in 1992; He completed his 3-year specialist training and the MS degree in Periodontology in 1997 and his PhD degree in 2005 at the Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Denmark.

    During the period 2005-2015, he was a Senior Lecturer / Honorary Specialist and M. Clin. Dent/EFP program co-ordinator in Periodontology Unit, at UCL, Eastman Dental Institute. In July 2015, he moved to Barts & The London School of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London where he is currently Professor and Consultant in Periodontology & Implant Dentistry. He is also Consultant Periodontist & Implant Surgeon in 4 private practices. 

    Prof Mardas has published more than 80 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and 3 chapters in international text books in the field of periodontal, bone regeneration and implant dentistry. He is editorial board member in Clinical Oral Implant Research and Journal of Dentistry and regular reviewer for all the leading journals in Periodontology and Implant dentistry. He has participated in consensus meetings of EAO, ITI, EFP, SENAME, EADE including the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines. Dr Mardas has extensively lectured nationally and internationally and in 2011 was awarded the Basic Research Prize, of the European Association for Osseointegration. During the period 2015-2018 was the Education Delegate for the UK & Ireland ITI section.  Currently is Senior ITI Fellow, member of the International Experts Panel for Osteology Foundation, Faculty member for British Society of Periodontology and Academic Advisor for British Society of Dental Implantology & Association of Dental Implantology UK.

    
  • Dr Shazad Saleem
    Dr Shazad Saleem

    Dr

    Shazad Saleem graduated from St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2002. Having completed his vocational training and a year as an SHO in Maxillofacial Surgery, he returned to general dental practice where he completed his Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) examination. Subsequently, he completed a Master’s in Research (MDPH (MRes)) at the University of Manchester as part of an In-Practice Fellowship training award from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR). His research was around optimising and validating the new simplified methods for recording plaque and bleeding, which were developed as part of the Healthy Gums DO Matter project.

    He now operates three dental practices in the Greater Manchester area with three other partners, delivering NHS dental care in some of the most deprived areas in the Northwest. He has been involved in a number of projects including the original service redesign pilot in Oldham and Salford, Baby Teeth DO Matter and Healthy Gums DO Matter.

    He is currently Chair of the Perio Subgroup for Greater Manchester LDN and has been leading them on implementing an evidence-based care pathway approach for managing periodontal diseases in primary care and NHS dental practice called Healthy Gums DO Matter. He also delivers training on how to implement Health Gums DO Matter into practice via various platforms and is currently joint chair of The Education Advisory Committee for the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP) and is also a BSP Faculty member. 

    

10:30 am

Refreshments and Trade Exhibition

11:00 am

• Is it safe to treat my patient? - Assessing cardiology risks.
  Is it safe to treat my patient? - Assessing cardiology risks.

  The aim of this lecture is to discuss common cardiac conditions, which those treating periodontal disease should be aware of given risk of exacerbation.

  1. To describe common cardiac conditions that can be impacted upon by dental work, including hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, implanted devices and valvular heart disease.

  2. To discuss considerations in the planning of periodontal disease management.

  3. To describe the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis and consider the continuing controversy over the potential for dental work to cause this life-threatening condition.

  4. To discuss the role of antibiotics in preventing infective endocarditis.

  1. Understand common cardiac conditions and how they may impact upon periodontal disease management.

  2. Be confident in engaging patients with valvular heart disease in appropriate shared decision-making when discussing whether antibiotic prophylaxis in indicated.

   

  GDC Development Outcomes:

  A,C & D.

  • Dr Michael Stewart
    Dr Michael Stewart

    Dr

    Mike is the Chief Medical Officer for University Hospitals Tees.  Prior to this he was a consultant cardiologist in the Cardiothoracic Unit at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, from 1996-2018, followed by 2 years as the director of cardiovascular services and consultant cardiologist in Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand.  He has longstanding interests in cardiac imaging and valvular heart disease, with previous research in the development of new echocardiographic techniques, including multiplane transoesophageal, transpulmonary contrast and Doppler tissue imaging.  He helped set up the multidisciplinary team approach to endocarditis management in Teesside.  He was an invited member of the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme working group on Antibiotic Prophylaxis against Infective Endocarditis in 2018, and again in 2025.

    

11:45 am

• Oral Medicine disorders: recognition and referral
  Oral Medicine disorders: recognition and referral
  • Professor Stefano Fedele
    Professor Stefano Fedele

    Professor

    Stefano Fedele is Professor of Oral Medicine and Honorary Consultant in Oral Medicine and Facial Pain at UCL Eastman Dental Institute/UCLH Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals.

    He is also Head of the Department of Clinical Research at UCL Eastman Dental Institute.  

    His research work focuses on clinical and translational research relevant to Oral Medicine.  

    He has secured over £5 million in research awards, including two consecutive NIHR 5-year awards for the only NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Theme in UK fully dedicated to translational research in Oral and Dental Medicine.

    His academic output includes over 200 publications in international medical journals and serving as an associate editor and peer reviewer for several medical and dental Journals.

     

    

12:30 pm

• Panel Discussion
  Panel Discussion

12:45 pm

Lunch and Trade Exhibition

2:00 pm

• When should I graft around implants?
  When should I graft around implants?
  • Dr Robert Oretti
    Dr Robert Oretti

    Dr

2:45 pm

• When should I graft around teeth?
  When should I graft around teeth?
  • Dr Boota Singh Ubhi
    Dr Boota Singh Ubhi

    Dr

    Dr Boota Singh Ubhi graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1992 and completed a Master’s degree in Periodontology in 1997. He then taught part-time in the Periodontal Department at Liverpool University for three years, and later at the University of Birmingham between 2003 and 2005. In 2000, after achieving the Membership in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he was entered onto the General Dental Council’s Specialist Register in Periodontics.

    Since 2000, Dr Ubhi has worked at BPI Dental, Birmingham, as a Specialist in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, focusing exclusively on advanced surgical periodontics, implant therapy, and soft tissue reconstruction. He has lectured nationally and internationally on Periodontology, Implantology, and Bone/Soft Tissue Augmentation, and has extensive experience in implant training and mentorship.

    Through BPI Education, he currently runs two highly regarded two-day courses - Soft Tissue Surgery around Dental Implants and Management of Periodontal Diseases - which have successfully trained over 400 delegates to date. 

    

3:30 pm

Refreshments and Trade Exhibition

4:00 pm

• Should I go digital?
  Should I go digital?
  • Dr Mital Patel
    Dr Mital Patel

    Dr

4:45 pm

• Panel Discussion
  Panel Discussion

5:00 pm

Close

8:30 am

Registration

9:00 am

• Can perio kill you?
  Can perio kill you?

  The aim this talk is to unpack the links between oral and systemic health.

  1. To understand how oral and systemic health are intertwined.

  2. To understand how research is conducted in this field and the challenges involved.

  3. To examine the effect of (poor)oral health on systemic health.

  4. To understand your role in this interplay between oral and systemic health.

  At the end of this talk you will be able to: 

  1. Appreciate the impact of oral health beyond the mouth.

  1. Manage patients more holistically. 

   

  GDC Development Outcomes:

  A, C & D.

  • Dr Praveen Sharma
    Dr Praveen Sharma

    Dr

    Dr. Praveen Sharma is an Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Birmingham, UK. With a PhD in Periodontology funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research), his research has focused on big data, epidemiology, medical statistics, and the interface between oral and systemic diseases. Dr. Sharma’s work has garnered numerous accolades, and he has been invited to present his research at national and international periodontal conferences. 

    His research contributions have made a significant impact in exploring the links between periodontal disease and systemic health, with a particular focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, and gastrointestinal health. Dr. Sharma is also a calibrated assessor of dental indices used in clinical studies, and his work continues to inform both clinical practice and research in the field. 

    In addition to his academic and clinical roles, Dr. Sharma is passionate about educating the next generation of dental professionals and is the current Head of Periodontology Undergraduate Teaching at the University of Birmingham. He actively contributes to various dental societies and is committed to advancing research and clinical care through collaboration and innovation. 

    

9:45 am

• Integrated Approach to Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening: Planning and Execution (Part 1)
  Integrated Approach to Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening: Planning and Execution (Part 1)

  The first lecture will focus on case definitions, indications and contraindications, and the appropriate diagnosis of esthetically and functionally compromised teeth. The second lecture will emphasize methods for restoring compromised teeth using combined treatment approaches.

  • To examine all clinical and radiological variables involved in the diagnostic phase

  • To discuss all the periodontal, conservative, prosthetic, and orthodontic procedures performed to recover compromised teeth

  At the end of this lecture the participants will be able to: 

  1. Properly diagnose teeth requiring crown lengthening, taking into consideration esthetics and function. 

  2. Manage the clinical condition of compromised teeth using combined approaches.

  GDC Development Outcomes:

  A, B, C and D.

  • Professor Roberto Rotundo
    Professor Roberto Rotundo

    Professor

    Professor in Periodontology at University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan (Italy). He has authored more than 100 publications and participated as speaker in several national and international conferences. He was Clinical Lecturer at King’s College of London (UK) and Honorary Associate Professor in Periodontology at Eastman Dental Institute, University College of London (UK). Winner of several research prizes by Swiss Society of Periodontology, Italian Society of Periodontology, European Federation of Periodontology-Jaccard Prize. He is Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP).

    

10:30 am

Refreshments and Trade Exhibition

11:00 am

• Integrated Approach to Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening: Planning and Execution (Part 2)
  Integrated Approach to Esthetic and Functional Crown Lengthening: Planning and Execution (Part 2)

  The first lecture will focus on case definitions, indications and contraindications, and the appropriate diagnosis of esthetically and functionally compromised teeth. The second lecture will emphasize methods for restoring compromised teeth using combined treatment approaches.

  • To examine all clinical and radiological variables involved in the diagnostic phase

  • To discuss all the periodontal, conservative, prosthetic, and orthodontic procedures performed to recover compromised teeth

  At the end of this lecture the participants will be able to: 

  1. Properly diagnose teeth requiring crown lengthening, taking into consideration esthetics and function. 

  2. Manage the clinical condition of compromised teeth using combined approaches.

  GDC Development Outcomes:

  A, B, C and D.

  • Professor Roberto Rotundo
    Professor Roberto Rotundo

    Professor

    Professor in Periodontology at University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan (Italy). He has authored more than 100 publications and participated as speaker in several national and international conferences. He was Clinical Lecturer at King’s College of London (UK) and Honorary Associate Professor in Periodontology at Eastman Dental Institute, University College of London (UK). Winner of several research prizes by Swiss Society of Periodontology, Italian Society of Periodontology, European Federation of Periodontology-Jaccard Prize. He is Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP).

    

11:45 am

• Can I just treat non-surgically?
  Can I just treat non-surgically?

  The EFP clinical guidelines on treatment of stage I-III periodontitis proposed a stepwise approach to the therapy with an increment in terms of intervention between steps. Before moving to the next step, the goals of the previous one have to be verified by clinical re-evaluation. Step 2, non-surgical subgingival mechanical instrumentation is an effective mean to treat and close the majority of periodontal pockets in most of patients. 

  Nonetheless, some sites may require further treatment as the goal of pocket closure (≤4mm PPD without bleeding on probing) is not achieved. Guidelines suggest that Step 3, re-treatment of residual sites, may be performed in specific cases by non-surgical instrumentation. Repeated sub-gingival instrumentation sometimes represent the stand alone therapy adopted for periodontal treatment to avoid surgery, and a lower level of clinical outcome is accepted. New data on a large database will be presented and discussed to propose a new perspective on clinical evaluation of patients treatment outcome and role of non-surgical periodontal therapy.

  1. To examine the role of sub-gingival instrumentation in the treatment of periodontitis 

  2. To discuss the role of different factors in determining the outcome of sub-gingival instrumentation.

  3. To consider the current literature in relation to the role of non-surgical treatment in periodontal therapy.

  1. Identify the factors that help predicting treatment outcome.

  2. Take evidence based treatment decision in the planning of periodontal therapy. 

  GDC Development Outcomes:

   

  • Professor Cristiano Tomasi
    Professor Cristiano Tomasi

    Professor

    Dr. Cristiano Tomasi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at the Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. He obtained his DDS from Verona University (1991), specialization in Clinical Periodontology (2002) and PhD in 2007 from the University of Gothenburg. Winner of the EFP Research Prize (2005) and the SSP Young Researcher Prize (2007). Active member of SIdP and IAO, Guest Professor at the University of Padova.

    

12:30 pm

• Panel Discussion
  Panel Discussion

12:45 pm

Lunch and Trade Exhibition

2:00 pm

• The Sir Wilfred Fish Research Prize Winner's presentation and BSP Awards
  The Sir Wilfred Fish Research Prize Winner's presentation and BSP Awards
  • Dr Paul Baker
    Dr Paul Baker

    Dr

    Paul qualified as a dentist from Kings in 1992, and as a Periodontist from Guys in 2001. He has worked full-time in a Periodontal Specialist Practice for approaching 25 years, where his practice is limited to Periodontics and all aspects of implant surgery.

    Paul was the British Society of Periodontology Commercial Liaison Officer under 6 Presidents, as well as having another stint on Council as Other Member for 2 years. He has represented the Society on the Senate of Dental Specialties and on the Special Advisory Committee in Restorative Dentistry. He organised the BSP’s first specialist level course on periodontal plastic surgery with Peter Floyd, back in 2006, and continued running these for the Society up until 2020. He represented the BSP at the 3rd PanDental Conference, where he was filmed in 3D performing mucogingival procedures and presented them as part of the joint session.

    Paul will be President of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry in 2026.

    

2:30 pm

• Clinical and research experience in the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis.
  Clinical and research experience in the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis.

  The aim of this lecture is to discuss the clinical and scientific relevance of the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis.

  1. To understand which are the main differences in the aetiopathogenesis between periodontitis and peri-implantitis. evaluate the

  2. To discuss the evidence for the different modalities of surgical procedures in the treatment of peri-implantitis.

  3. To consider which are the current limitations in the treatment of peri-implantitis. 

  At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

  1. Understand which are the different surgical option in the treatment of peri-implantitis.

  2. Choose the type of procedure based on the clinical indication

  GDC Development Outcomes:

  Maintenance and development of knowledge and skills in the field of dental implantology. 

  • Professor Ignacio Sanz Sanchez
    Professor Ignacio Sanz Sanchez

    Professor

    I obtained the Doctor in Dental Surgery at the University Complutense of Madrid (UCM) (2006) and later the Certificate: “The Board in periodontology of the postgraduate education committee of the European Federation of Periodontology” (2010). In 2016 I Doctorated in Dentistry (PhD) and since then to 2024 I have been an Associate Professor at the UCM. Today I am a researcher at the same university, and I have published more than 80 scientific publications (ORCID # 0000-0002-3698-4772), (h-index 36). I am currently an international lecturer in topics related to Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 

3:15 pm

Refreshments and Trade Exhibition

3:45 pm

• New insights in the minimal invasive treatment of peri-implantitis.
  New insights in the minimal invasive treatment of peri-implantitis.
  • Professor Ana Carrillo de Albornoz
    Professor Ana Carrillo de Albornoz

    Professor

4:30 pm

• Panel Discussion
  Panel Discussion

4:45 pm

• Closing Address
  Closing Address
  • Dr Paul Baker
    Dr Paul Baker

    Dr

    Paul qualified as a dentist from Kings in 1992, and as a Periodontist from Guys in 2001. He has worked full-time in a Periodontal Specialist Practice for approaching 25 years, where his practice is limited to Periodontics and all aspects of implant surgery.

    Paul was the British Society of Periodontology Commercial Liaison Officer under 6 Presidents, as well as having another stint on Council as Other Member for 2 years. He has represented the Society on the Senate of Dental Specialties and on the Special Advisory Committee in Restorative Dentistry. He organised the BSP’s first specialist level course on periodontal plastic surgery with Peter Floyd, back in 2006, and continued running these for the Society up until 2020. He represented the BSP at the 3rd PanDental Conference, where he was filmed in 3D performing mucogingival procedures and presented them as part of the joint session.

    Paul will be President of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry in 2026.

    

5:00 pm

Close