Volume 225 Issue 1, 13 July 2018

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Dr Mick Horton is the outgoing Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP[UK]), the ninth Dean since its founding in 1992. In his time as Dean, Mick presided over the decision to establish FGDP(UK) as an independent college for general dental practice. The new organisation aims to provide a collegiate home and professional standing for GDPs and all members of the general dental team. Mick qualified from Manchester University in 1986. In 1992, he purchased a mixed NHS/private practice in Caergwrle, north Wales. His experience includes being a member of the Welsh Dental Committee, 19 years as the chair of his local dental committee and 10 years as the vice chair of his local health board.

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A selection of abstracts of clinically relevant papers from other journals. The abstracts on this page have been chosen and edited by Paul Hellyer

A selection of abstracts of clinically relevant papers from other journals. The abstracts on this page have been chosen and edited by Paul Hellyer

A selection of abstracts of clinically relevant papers from other journals. The abstracts on this page have been chosen and edited by Paul Hellyer

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