To mark BASCD’s remarkable journey of 50 years as a professional society two articles have been published in the British Dental Journal and Community Dental Health. Past President Stanley Gelbier (1987/88) in his article entitled “The British Association for the Study… Read more »
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BASCD welcomes new report showing the UK soft drinks levy is linked to a fall in child hospital admissions for tooth extraction
The British Association for Community Dentistry (BASCD), the UK’s professional association for the science, philosophy and practice of promoting the oral health of populations and groups in society welcomes the results of a study published today which shows links between the UK… Read more »
The British Association for Community Dentistry (BASCD) welcomes the restriction of promotions for products that are high in fat, sugar and salt in Wales
In Wales, surveys have shown 35% of 5 year olds and 30% of 12 year olds experience of tooth decay. In addition, survey reports also show 43.7% of adults aged 18-25 years have decayed teeth and 65% have filled teeth. Tooth decay… Read more »
DBOH Masterclass 1 – A date for your diary!
Introduction and Behaviour Change BASCD is pleased to announce the date and time of our first Masterclass on the dissemination of Delivering Better Oral Health (version 4). The event will be held virtually on the evening of July the 20th 2023, 18:30… Read more »
Keith Woods Essay Competition 2023
Competition guidance information available here. If you have any queries please contact us at BASCD@outlook.com
Call for Abstracts launched for our Summer Scientific Meeting, 15-16 June 2023, Cork
You are invited to submit an abstract on any topic relevant to dental public health for poster presentation, there is also the opportunity to submit for three individual poster prize competitions: BASCD-Borrow Foundation Early Career Poster Award – First prize £200.00 cheque and… Read more »
Webinar marking BASCD & BSODR’s 50th and 70th anniversaries
We are delighted to invite you to join us on our joint BASCD/BSODR webinar, Behavioural science’s contribution to dentistry – perspectives from guiding and rising stars. The webinar will take place on Friday 21st April 2023 from 10am – 12.45pm. … Read more »
BASCD awards Nov 2022
The British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) is keen to encourage researchers in the field of population oral health. To support this, BASCD offer four awards including the Keith Woods Essay Competition and the BASCD-Borrow Foundation Early Career Poster… Read more »