Dr Kathryn Harley has been appointed as the new Chair of Dental Protection's Board of Directors.

A Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, she takes over from Brian Mouatt CBE who retires from the post in June. In addition to her recognition as a paediatric dentist, Dr Harley is soon to be appointed junior Vice-Dean of the Dental Faculty RCS(Eng) and currently sits on ten other administrative, academic and examination boards.

On learning of her appointment Dr Harley said, “I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to chair the board of Dental Protection. As the company continues to grow, the role and responsibility of the Board grows with it.

The Board's role is to ensure that the organisation stays true to its purpose of protecting and supporting its 48,500 members worldwide.”