British Society of Periodontology

Name

British Society of Periodontology

Legal name

British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry

Website

https://bsperio.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Dental Association / Dental Education

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLABACAB

Periodontal Maintenance & Supportive Care

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Periodontics (Gum & Implant Services)

SECONDARYHLABAHAB

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Hygiene & Preventive Services

SECONDARYHLABAKAB

General Dentistry Group Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Dental Care Services/Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) & Group Practices

Keywords

• Dental professional society
• Periodontology education
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Dental membership association
• Gum health awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The BSP generates revenue through annual membership fees from dental professionals including specialists, trainees, GDPs, hygienists, therapists, students, nurses, and technicians. Members receive benefits including reduced rates on events and conferences and access to free webinars.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) is a UK professional membership society and registered charity that sells annual membership subscriptions to dental professionals (specialists, trainees, GDPs, hygienists, therapists, students, nurses, and technicians). Its core offerings include the annual BSP Conference, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (BSP UK Version of the S3 Treatment Guidelines for Periodontitis, EFP Prevention Workshop Guidelines), educational webinars, professional toolkits, patient-facing gum health resources, and access to the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Product overview

The British Society of Periodontology (BSP) is a professional membership organization serving the periodontal and implant dentistry community. The society offers a portfolio of products and services centered around education, clinical guidelines, and professional development. Key offerings include the annual BSP Conference, educational webinars (including the 2018 Classification System series), BSP UK Version of S3 Treatment Guidelines for Periodontitis, the Healthy Gums Do Matter toolkit, and EFP Prevention Workshop Guidelines. The society also provides patient-facing resources such as the BSP Patient Forum, educational videos and quizzes, and the annual Gum Health Day awareness campaign. Membership benefits include reduced event rates, access to free webinars, and professional connection opportunities. The BSP serves dental professionals including specialists, trainees, GDPs, hygienists, therapists, students, nurses, and technicians through its Early Career Group and various publications including the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSP Membership Annual membership program for dental professionals (specialists, trainees, GDPs, hygienists, therapists, students, nurses, and technicians) providing benefits such as reduced rates on events and conferences, access to free webinars, professional networking, and journal access.
• BSP Conference Annual conference (e.g., BSP Conference 2026 in York, 7–9 October 2026) bringing together periodontal and implant dentistry professionals for a comprehensive clinical practice programme, with reduced rates for members.
• BSP UK Version of the S3 Treatment Guidelines for Periodontitis Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of periodontitis based on S3-level evidence, developed in partnership with the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and adapted for the UK context.
• EFP Prevention Workshop Guidelines Comprehensive prevention guidelines published following the XI European Workshop in Periodontology, covering general prevention, patients, dentists, hygienists, halitosis, hypersensitivity, implants, recession, and secondary prevention.
• BSP Webinars - 2018 Classification System Educational webinars covering the 2017 World Workshop Classification System for periodontal and peri-implant diseases, available free to BSP members.
• Healthy Gums Do Matter Toolkit Professional toolkit for promoting gum health awareness and patient education, provided to dental professionals for use in practice.
• Gum Health Day Campaign Annual awareness campaign promoting gum health, with resources and materials for patients and professionals. Editions include 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
• EFP Manifesto Evidence-based manifesto calling for prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment of periodontal disease, informed by the 9th European Workshop in Periodontology.
• Journal of Clinical Periodontology Access to the Journal of Clinical Periodontology for BSP members via the member portal.
• Job Vacancies Listing of job vacancies within the perio sector for periodontists and dental professionals, with posting functionality via the member portal.
• Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Resources Resources and materials highlighting the links between gum disease and diabetes for both patients and healthcare professionals.
• BSP Early Career Group Community group supporting early career professionals in periodontology, including an undergraduate group and career pathways resources.
• BSP Awards and Prizes Programme Annual awards and prizes recognising excellence in periodontology, with editions for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published BSP UK Version of the S3 Treatment Guidelines for Periodontitis

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CorsodylminorOthersCorsodyl is listed as a Partner Sponsor on the BSP website, indicating a commercial sponsorship relationship.
• ListerineminorOthersListerine is listed as a Partner Sponsor on the BSP website, indicating a commercial sponsorship relationship.
• Oral BminorOthersOral B is listed as a Partner Sponsor on the BSP website, indicating a commercial sponsorship relationship.
• PhilipsminorOthersPhilips is listed as a Partner Sponsor on the BSP website, indicating a commercial sponsorship relationship.
• European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BSP works closely with the EFP on prevention workshops, manifestos, and treatment guidelines. The 9th European Workshop in Periodontology was jointly organised by EFP and AAP. The BSP published the UK version of S3 Treatment Guidelines for Periodontitis based on EFP frameworks.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Association for Dental Research (IADR): The global umbrella body for dental, oral, and craniofacial research. Comparable as a higher-tier membership organisation running scientific meetings (IADR General Session), peer-reviewed journals (JDR), and research awards that support an overlapping member base of academic dental professionals.
• Faculty of Dental Surgery (RCS England): The dental faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, overseeing UK specialist training and examinations in dentistry. Comparable as a UK-wide professional body providing specialty accreditation, CPD, and clinical standards that intersect with BSP's periodontics remit.

Direct peers

• British Dental Association: The UK-wide professional association and trade union for dentists. Directly comparable to BSP as a UK dental membership organisation providing CPD, clinical guidance, publications (BDJ), and policy advocacy — though broader in scope than BSP's periodontal focus.
• American Academy of Periodontology: The US national professional society for periodontists. Directly comparable to BSP as the country-level counterpart serving dental professionals with clinical guidelines, annual meetings (e.g., AAP Annual Meeting), publications (Journal of Periodontology), and patient-facing awareness campaigns.
• European Federation of Periodontology: The pan-European society that BSP partners with on S3 Treatment Guidelines and prevention workshops. Directly comparable as a higher-tier professional society in periodontology offering clinical guidelines, the European Workshop series, and co-branded educational content to dental professionals across Europe.
• International Team for Implantology (ITI): A global academic organisation dedicated to implant dentistry. Directly comparable as a specialty society offering membership, consensus conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and education in implantology — overlapping heavily with BSP's implant dentistry remit.
• Academy of Osseointegration: US-based professional society focused on implant dentistry and osseointegration. Comparable as a specialty dental society delivering annual meetings, evidence-based guidelines, and peer-reviewed journals (International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants) to dental professionals.
• British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT): UK professional association for dental hygienists and therapists — a core BSP member segment. Comparable as a UK membership society providing CPD, annual events, and clinical resources to dental hygiene and therapy professionals, with overlapping clinical scope in periodontology.

Regional players

• Australian Society of Periodontology: The Australian national society for periodontists. Comparable as a country-level counterpart to BSP with similar structure (clinical guidelines, annual meetings, member CPD) but serving Australian dental professionals rather than the UK.
• Canadian Academy of Periodontology: The Canadian national society representing periodontists. Comparable to BSP in being a country-level periodontal membership body offering clinical guidelines, continuing education, and a member directory to Canadian dental professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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