The Presidential Spring Scientific meeting of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) was held in Queen's College, Oxford University on 6-7 April 2017.

Delegates witnessed the launch of a contemporary, fresh look to the BASCD logo, incorporating the society's new strapline 'Because healthy mouths matter' which describes the essence of the BASCD philosophy. The new branding extends to a new Twitter feed and the redesign of the associated journal website, Community Dental Health. Eric Rooney, Deputy Chief Dental for England and outgoing BASCD President, presented a new Presidential medal incorporating the new logo to new President Professor Rebecca Harris (pictured).

The Presidential conference theme of 'Working through networks' included many high profile speakers such as Sir Muir Gray (pioneer of NHS screening programmes and creator of the National Library for Health), Deputy Chief Dental Officer of England Janet Clarke, Chief Dental Officer of Wales Colette Bridgman, and Chief Dental Officer of Scotland Margie Taylor. Insights into influencing high level health strategy were also provided by John Gisborne (Managing Director of the global health communications firm FleishmanHillard Fisburn) and Professor Susan Jebb (the UK Government's advisor on obesity).

Professor Harris said: 'The new medal feels like it marks the beginning of a new BASCD era. It was so exciting to see so many young people really enjoying the conference, making new friends and taking their place as the next generation of dental public health practitioners and academics. The beautiful setting of an old Oxford college and spectacularly sunny weather made sure we will all remember it for a long time to come'.

The Autumn BASCD Scientific conference will be in London on Thursday 16 November 2017 and will be focused on 'Working with communities'.