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The BSDMFR Undergraduate Essay Competition

This competition is open to both undergraduate dental students and undergraduate radiography students with a separate prize for each group. 

Applicants are invited to submit a 3000 word illustrated essay on the following title:

'MRI: its current use and potential future use in dentistry'

Prize value of up to £500

Closing date 30 April 2023

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Blackman Mason Award

This award was set up in memory of Sidney Blackman, one of the early pioneers of Maxillofacial Radiology and his daughter Rita Mason who was one of the leading teachers of dental radiography to support presenters at European or international DMFR related meetings.

Eligibility: Any UK resident presenting a paper at a European or international DMFR related meeting.

Amount: Up to £500 which is available every 3 years approximately.

Closing Date: Applications including an abstract may be submitted within 12 months prior to a meeting and must be received by the end of February each year.

BSDMFR Travel Bursary

This award was set up to support non consultant BSDMFR members who wish to present at European or international DMFR related meetings.

Eligibility: Any non consultant BSDMFR members presenting a paper at a European or international DMFR or general radiology meeting.

Amount: Up to £500

Closing Date: Applications, including an abstract, may be submitted within 12 months prior to a meeting and must be received by the end of February each year.

BSDMFR 50th Anniversary Educational Award

This award was set in 2008 up to support non consultant BSDMFR members who wish to visit another centre in the UK or abroad for education, research or clinical experience.

Eligibility: Any non consultant BSDMFR member. Successful applicants must submit a written report of their visit.

Amount: Up to £500 available annually.

Closing Date: Applications by the end of February each year. Retrospective applications accepted for visits within the previous 12 months.

Application submission or further information contact:

Dr Lee Feinberg
Honorary Secretary BSDMFR
Department of Dental Radiology
King's College Dental Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
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