The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)'s e-learning package, Key Skills in Primary Dental Care, has received a silver award at the 40th anniversary International Visual Communication Association (IVCA) awards.

Entries are judged by over 200 jury members looking for programmes that clearly communicate the client's aims and objectives and interpret their subject matter in an original, creative and appropriate manner.

Bronze, silver and gold awards were made in 28 categories and the FGDP(UK) and its development partner Smile-on Ltd were delighted with their silver in the 'Interactive Multimedia Publishing' category. Mike Mulcahy, Dean of the FGDP(UK), said 'This prestigious award is just recognition for Key Skills, which is now acknowledged by many authorities as a leading, innovative educational tool for clinical effectiveness.'

The IVCA awards are Europe's leading business communication awards and are internationally acknowledged as benchmarks for effective communication. Mr Mulcahy said that Smile-on Ltd and the FGDP(UK) were particularly elated to be in such company as the overall winner on the night, the final presentation in London's bid for the 2012 Olympics.