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The 'BDJ' series: Cake A chance conversation at the British Dental Journal stand at an international meeting led to the idea of using the letters 'B' ,'D' and 'J' in different formats for the Journal covers. Each cover would feature the letters in a different media or setting. The idea gained momentum and in December 2015 the first pictures were taken. There were so many ideas for different pictures and these had to be narrowed down to a final 12, one for each cover in volume 221. Inspired by the Great British Bake Off, the baking of a BDJ lettered cake seemed appropriate for the theme. The Victoria sponge cake consisted of layers of sponge, jam and cream and is the creation of Ruth Doherty, Senior Managing Editor of the BDJ. The picture was taken just before the cake was eaten at a recent Journal Editorial Board meeting where everyone had a small piece with their lunch; the recommended timing for a sugary snack.
Russell Hashemi, a 2nd Year undergraduate dental student at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), reflects on his academic journey so far.
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