Professor Philip Preshaw has been appointed Associate Editor, British Dental Journal, with responsibility for themed issues and series.

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In February, Professor Preshaw was appointed the new Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Dundee.

Philip was previously Professor and Chair of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore. He received his dental degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991 and his PhD in 1997. He is a registered specialist in Periodontics and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

His main research interests are investigations of the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, and links between diabetes and periodontitis. He was previously Assistant Professor in Periodontology at the Ohio State University, USA. Professor Preshaw lectures frequently, has co-authored two clinical textbooks in periodontology, and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

As BDJ Associate Editor Philip will identify themed issue and series topics; identify and recruit guest editors, where appropriate; commission articles and oversee the peer review process; and ensure themed issues are published according to schedule.

The BDJ editorial team warmly welcome Philip on board.