The BSG Janet Griffiths Memorial Oral Presentation Prize
Inaugural Award – 2026 BSG Spring Conference
The Janet Griffiths Memorial Prize
The BSG Janet Griffiths Memorial Oral Presentation Prize has been established to recognise and commemorate the significant contribution made to special care dentistry by the late Janet Griffiths MBE.
Janet was a true pioneer of Special Care Dentistry, passionate about providing exemplary dental care for all vulnerable groups of adults, including older people. Janet served as President for many notable societies, including BSG, and was instrumental in helping special care dentistry be recognised as a dental specialty in its own right.
Prize value: £300
Entry criteria: this competition is open to BSG members and seeks entries from non-consultant grade (or equivalent) dentists, Trainees and dental care professionals. Themes should demonstrate care provided for an older adult with special care dentistry needs and should satisfy one or more of the following areas:
· Dental treatment provision for an older patient with a significant disability or medical history
· A practical solution to a clinical problem involving an older adult
· Multidisciplinary input to treatment planning and provision of care
· Improved clinical practice or service for older patients
It is expected that presenters will have personally performed some of the treatment for the patient they present.
Applicants should submit an abstract limited to 250 words and structured according to the guidance below via email to [email protected] Please entitle your email ‘BSG Janet Griffiths Memorial Oral Presentation Prize application’
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS: 28 February 2026
The top three entrants will be invited to deliver a 15-minute oral presentation at the BSG Summer Conference on Friday, 19th June 2026. The presenter must register for the BSG Summer Conference, as failure to do so (even after acceptance of the abstract) may result in the abstract being withdrawn.
General instructions for all abstracts
1. Use 12-point Arial font
2. Title should be no more than 12 words
3. The presenting author should be listed first and co-authors thereafter. Give surnames followed by up to two initials
4. Give affiliations for each author on the line below names
5. The main body of the abstract text should not be more than 250 words
6. Provide the name of any funding body, if applicable, at the bottom of the abstract
Research Award in Gerodontology
Now Closed
CLOSING DATE for receipt of applications: 31/March/25
Applicants informed of the outcome: 30/April/25
Recipient conducts research: 1 /May/25 – 20/April/2026
Recipients will present research at summer BSG meeting: June 2026
The British Society of Gerodontology is delighted to offer a research prize to support a project related to Gerodontology. The BSG Research Award seeks to support early career researchers in the field of Gerodontology to undertake high-quality research that benefits patients cared for in Special Care Dentistry services.
The award is being offered in 2025 but we cannot guarantee a similar award will be available in 2026 or beyond.
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There will be a maximum of one award within a 12-month period (calendar year) of up to £5000. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 3 months of submission. Unsuccessful applicants can resubmit an application but not within 12 months of the original submission.
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An application form and guidance for applicants are available below. This grant cannot be used to support post-graduate qualifications and should be spent directly on research-related activity. Applicants are required to arrange or have established formal academic supervision from a university-associated staff member who can support the project.
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Members of the BSG Committee will assess each application against predetermined criteria. Queries should be addressed to Dr Becky Wassall ([email protected]).