Institute's professor elected BSP president
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Francis Hughes, recently appointed to King’s College London Dental Institute as Professor of Periodontology, has been elected to the office of President of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) from September 2009 to September 2010 - the Society’s Diamond Jubilee year.The BSP exists to promote the science and practise of periodontology and has over 900 members throughout the UK. It plays an important role in promoting the subject through its scientific meetings, continuing education courses and through representation on national and international bodies including the SAC in restorative dentistry and the Dental Senate hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Professor Hughes was inaugurated at the Society’s recent autumn meeting held at the prestigious surroundings of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. He delivered his lively Presidential Address entitled “Wow!!” where he discussed the many reasons he found periodontology both challenging and exciting. Over 200 delegates took part in the meeting and had a stimulating day on the topic “Plaque on Trial – Does Plaque Really Cause Periodontal Disease?”
Commenting on his inauguration to the Presidency, Professor Hughes said: “I am delighted and deeply honoured to be asked to lead my National Society, particularly in its Diamond Jubilee year. Periodontology faces a number of challenges, not least in effectively meeting the demand for high quality periodontal services throughout the country. I regard my presidency as an important opportunity to promote the practice of effective periodontal treatment for the many, and guide the Society in building on its educational role, providing clear leadership about good practice in the subject through development of clinical guidelines and so on, whilst not shying away from the more political issues facing us, such as care delivery.”
Posted on 2 October 2009
Commenting on his inauguration to the Presidency, Professor Hughes said: “I am delighted and deeply honoured to be asked to lead my National Society, particularly in its Diamond Jubilee year. Periodontology faces a number of challenges, not least in effectively meeting the demand for high quality periodontal services throughout the country. I regard my presidency as an important opportunity to promote the practice of effective periodontal treatment for the many, and guide the Society in building on its educational role, providing clear leadership about good practice in the subject through development of clinical guidelines and so on, whilst not shying away from the more political issues facing us, such as care delivery.”
Posted on 2 October 2009