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Honorary Membership

Stephen Hancocks OBE and Professor Mahesh Verma receive Honorary Membership.

Honorary Membership is considered to be one of the BDA's highest honours; one which is rarely awarded.

Stephen is well known as editor in chief at the BDJ and is being honoured for his work as a leading writer and speaker in the field for many years. He took over as editor of the BDJ in 2004 and is responsible for developing the scientific and academic profile of the BDJ.

Mahesh is currently director-principal at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India and is being honoured for his staunch support of the BDA and for his outstanding work both nationally and internationally.

Fellowship

Colwyn Jones is awarded a Fellowship for his outstanding work over the years, including the contribution he has made to dental public health in Scotland.

Colwyn is a consultant in dental public health and honorary senior lecturer for NHS Health Scotland and is also the east branch representative on the BDA's Scottish Dental Practice Committee.