Teeth are for a lifetime. Take action!
23.01.2018 NewsThe European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is promoting a European initiative to shed light on the interactions and similarities between tooth decay and gum disease.
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10 things you should know about periodontitis and caries
22.01.2018 NewsThe EFP has launched the Perio & Caries initiative, based on the outcomes of the Perio Workshop 2016. We will be posting everything here on the BSP website so check back often for more information.
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Obituary - Professor Jimmy Steele CBE
29.11.2017 NewsIt 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.
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FGDP(UK) Fellow appointed to advise NICE
20.11.2017 NewsDr 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.
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Obituary - Brett Sinson
01.11.2017 NewsThe death of Brett Sinson a few days ago was announced by Professor Iain Chapple:
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Oral Health and Pregnancy projects offers guidelines and answers to key questions
24.10.2017 NewsOral 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.
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FGDP(UK) publishes new guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry
16.10.2017 NewsFGDP(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.
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New BSP/DDU e-learning project
04.09.2017 NewsThe 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.
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Our annual conference report #BSP17
17.07.2017 NewsRead the full report of our latest conference here
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