Leading practitioners were honoured on 24 November for their contribution to their profession at the sixth BDA Honours and Awards Dinner. The ceremony, which was sponsored by the British Dental Trade Association, included the presentation of awards by associations representing a range of dental professions, as well as the BDA's own honours.

Kevin Lewis attained the rare distinction of being made a BDA Honorary Member; BDA Fellowship, which honours outstanding and distinguished service to the BDA and the dental profession, was awarded to Hew Matheson CBE and Graham Brown.

The John Tomes Medal, which recognises scientific eminence and outstanding service to the dental profession, was awarded to Professors Derrick Wilmot and Nairn Wilson CBE. David Macaulay and Peter Frost were both awarded BDA Life Membership. The BDA Certificate of Merit for Services to the Profession was presented to Lance Hale, Russ Ladwa and Janet Speechley, whilst the BDA Certificate of Merit for Services to the Association was presented to Menna Lloyd.