Julie Rosse was installed as new President of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) at the BSDHT's Oral Health Conference in Liverpool in November. Julie is successor to Sally Simpson (pictured, left, with Julie).

Julie qualified as a dental hygienist at the Eastman Dental Institute in London in 1995 and worked in community dental health before moving into general practice. She has been a committed member of BSDHT since her student days and has held the post of President Elect since 2010 during which time she has continued as Regional Group Co-ordinator, a responsibility she will retain as President.

Julie said that she ‘always believed that the strength of BSDHT lies not only in the hard work and commitment of the members of Council and Executive but also of those who work tirelessly for us at grass roots level within our Regional Groups.’ She also said that she hopes to carry on the ‘fabulous work’ of her predecessor.