Twenty individuals are being celebrated in the latest round of the prestigious BDA Honours and Awards, for their outstanding achievements, their commitment to the BDA, and their work for the dental profession.

From all sections of the profession, general practice, through to community and hospital dentistry, and across the four nations, the BDA is proud to honour these people. The Association also recognises the commitment and dedication of the BDA staff to our members and the profession during the COVID-19 crisis, and has awarded a Certificate of Merit for Services to the Association.

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Roz McMullan Chair of the BDA's Honours and Awards Committee said: 'I am delighted to see these people honoured for their hard work and commitment to dentistry.

'Through these times of immense challenge and change, we are proud to be able to highlight the work of those who have gone above and beyond, making our profession better. We are proud to showcase those who have supported our causes, gone over and above for the profession, and/or given exemplary patient care.

'During 2021/22, we want to find dentists who have shown a commitment to advancing dentistry. We strongly encourage nominations from all areas of the profession - please consider putting forward a colleague/s who you think deserve recognition for what they do.'

The deadline for the next round of nominations is 27 May 2022. Nominations for the Joy Harrild Award for Young Dentists should be submitted by 29 April 2022.