Introduction

Hew Mathewson.

Hew Mathewson has been elected as President of the new smaller, 29 member GDC. The election took place at the first formal meeting of the newly constituted Council on Thursday 10 April 2003.

Hew Byrne Mathewson is an elected dentist member of the GDC from the constituency of Scotland. He worked as an associate in general dental practice and as a clinical assistant in oral surgery before setting up his own practice in Edinburgh in 1977, which he continues to run today.

Outgoing President, Professor Nairn Wilson said, 'I wish to be amongst the first to congratulate Hew Mathewson on his election... I very much hope that he finds his time as President to be as fulfilling as I have found my term of office.'

New GDC President, Hew Mathewson said, 'The new General Dental Council has a unique opportunity to redefine perceptions and challenge misconceptions while, at the same time, facilitating the delivery of an improving dental healthcare service to tens of millions of people. I am excited not only by the possibilities that lie ahead in terms of policy development but also by the challenge of creating sustainable partnerships across the dental profession.'

Hew has now taken office from the date of his election.