Chair of PEC

Mick Armstrong has been re-elected as Chair of the BDA's Principal Executive Committee (PEC). Mick has been a member of the PEC since its inception in July 2012, and was first elected Chair in March 2014.

Outstanding endo case

Foundation dentist Rikhil Ruparelia has earned a Reciproc Motor Kit in recognition of his outstanding entry into the Young Dentist Endodontic Award, for his case report of a successful endodontic retreatment. The Award was established by the Harley Street Centre for Endodontics and celebrates case studies that reflect careful diagnosis and evidence-based treatment planning, with a successful outcome.

Appointments Committee

The GDC has appointed a new group of members to its independent Appointments Committee: Rosie Varley (Lay - Chair); Martyn Green (Registrant - Member); and Tim Skelton (Lay - Member). The Committee's role is to oversee the recruitment, training and performance management of the GDC's independent Fitness to Practise Panel.

CQC Advisor

John Milne has been appointed the new National Professional Dental Advisor at the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Dr Milne will take the position in March, after his tenure as chair of the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC) ends.

New Year Honours - correction

Professor Jennifer Elizabeth Gallagher, Professor of Oral Health Strategy at King's College London, receives an MBE for services to oral health in the New Year Honours - not an OBE, as stated in Volume 218 issue 2 of the BDJ. We apologise for this error.