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Current recipients

Honorary Membership

Considered to be one of the Association’s highest honours; one which is rarely awarded.

Fellowship Medal

Distinguished service to the Association and the dental profession.

Life Membership

Honours long and valuable service to the Association, particularly at Branch, Group, and local levels, by significant service beyond regular attendance at meetings and usually by significant representation at national level.

John Tomes Medal

Honours members of the dental profession and of scientific eminence, or persons distinguished in medical or allied services, for their outstanding service to the dental profession or the Association. 

BDA Roll of Distinction

Honours outstanding services to UK dentistry.

Certificate of Merit for Services to the Association

This award recognises any special service at any level of dentistry within the UK. It is reserved for dentists and other professionals who have contributed to a BDA committee/commission/task force/project or event over a period of years and have assisted in the promotion of the BDA.

Certificate of Merit for Services to the Profession

Recognises special service at any level of dentistry either nationally or internationally. It is reserved for dentists and other persons who have contributed to work in furthering the profession, or individuals active in promoting advancements in dentistry.

Joy Harrild Award for Young Dentists

To recognise young dentists who have made a significant contribution to the profession.

Previous recipients

For previous recipients, please download BDA Honour and Awards - Previous recipients