Young dentists William Keys (pictured) and Paul Mooney have set up the 'BDA West of Scotland Young Dentist Group' which aims to hold regular meetings and social events and provide verifiable CPD for dentists under 35, those within 12 years of graduation, and dental students.

The group will provide young dentists and dental students in the West of Scotland area with the chance to network with dentists of a similar age, request CPD training in particular topics and also be represented within the BDA community.

The group's first meeting was due to be held early this month and Keys and Mooney are inviting applications for group positions including: chairperson, treasurer, secretary, social convenors, GDP rep, VDP rep, HDS rep and student rep. Applications close on 11 December and anyone interested in the group or becoming a committee member can youngdentist@hotmail.co.uk.

'Already there has been a great deal of interest in the group and we are grateful for the help that the BDA has provided in setting up the group,' said Dr Mooney. 'We hope to encourage as many dentists and dental students as possible to become involved.'

Keys and Mooney graduated from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 2009 and have since worked in both primary and secondary care settings.

A page for the group is due to be launched on the BDA Communities website.