Professor Damien Walmsley has been appointed as the new joint BDJ and BDA Scientific Advisor. Formerly two posts, the newly combined position has been created to ensure the continuity of scientific advice and knowledge through the Association and the Journal.

Professor Walmsley, Professor of Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham, took up his appointment after ratification by the BDA's Representative Body.

'Damien's knowledge and experience will be a great asset to the Journal and we welcome him at a time of significant scientific and publishing change,' said BDJ Editor-in-Chief Stephen Hancocks. Professor Walmsley expressed delight at the appointment and determination to steer the Association and the Journal to the highest scientific standards.