Dr Stephen Hancocks OBE

The British Dental Association has appointed Stephen Hancocks as the new Editor-in-Chief of the British Dental Journal.

He will take over from Dr Mike Grace who is leaving as editor of the BDJ after twelve years.

Dr Hancocks OBE, an established figure in dental publishing for the last 20 years, will step into the newly created role and has responsibility for developing the scientific and academic profile of the BDJ which already enjoys a high global reputation.

In addition, the Editor-in-Chief will take on a wider editorial role involving other BDA publications including Vital, a quarterly publication for professionals complementary to dentistry, membership magazine, BDA News and the termly magazine for dental students, Launchpad. Since 1997, Dr Hancocks has served as the BDJ's commissioning editor. A qualified dentist, he writes and lectures extensively on dentistry and is also the editor of the FDI's International Dental Journal.

Announcing the appointment, Chair of the BDA's Executive Board, Dr John Renshaw said, “The British Dental Journal plays a crucial role in promoting the science of dentistry, making a major contribution to both research and general practice. I am delighted Stephen Hancocks is taking on this role which will build upon the formidable achievements of Mike Grace.”

Stephen Hancocks said, “I am truly delighted and humbled by the opportunity to take up this new position at such an important time in the development of the BDJ and the other BDA publications. I look forward to the challenge and to building on the fine work of my illustrious predecessors.”