Outstanding innovation

Ben Underwood, creator of the toothbrushing app Brush DJ, has been named the winner of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry's (BSPD's) Outstanding Innovation Award.

Brush DJ has been downloaded to over a quarter of a million devices in 197 countries and is the only dental app in the new NHS Digital Apps library. The app has been translated into 14 languages, with no passwords, in-app purchases or personal details required and can be used with any type of toothbrush.

High Sheriff

Omagh dentist, Barry McGonigle, has been appointed the new High Sheriff of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Dr McGonigle has run a dental practice in Omagh for almost 40 years, although he has now retired from clinical dentistry.

The Sheriff role holds a number of rights and duties including receiving any members of the Royal Family, heads of state or High Court judges who visit Tyrone.