The Gold Medal

The Gold medal is the highest accolade which the society can award. This award is presented only once every three years to an individual who has contributed significantly to research within the field of prosthetic dentistry.

Nominations are receieved from the membership every three years and the Gold Medal is awarded following discussion by the BSSPD Council.

Left: The 2008 award was made to Professor Fraser McCord of Glasgow Dental School. Professor McCord (left) receiving his award from the President of the BSSPD, Mr Richard Welfare (right).

The 2008 recipient Professor Fraser McCord is well know to members of the BSSPD as he has been past president in 2006-7 and a strong supporter of the society. He is currently Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Glasgow Dental School.