Dr Janine Brooks, Associate Director for Dentistry at the National Clinical Assessment Service, was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2007 New Year's Honours, in recognition of services to dentistry.

Dr Brooks worked in Community Dental Services for 20 years, having graduated from Birmingham Dental School in 1983. She has been a head of service for 17 years, first as District Dental Officer and then as Clinical Director, most recently in South Warwickshire.

Her clinical area was special needs adults and general anaesthesia. In addition she has considerable experience in general management, training, project management, confidentiality and data protection.