The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Secretary of State for Health. The Member of Parliament for Leigh in Greater Manchester was previously the Secretary of State for the Culture, Media and Sport and replaces Alan Johnson. John Milne, Chair of the BDA's General Dental Practice Committee said, 'The BDA offers its congratulations to Mr Burnham on his appointment and looks forward to working with him and his team.'