Linda Wallace is to become the British Dental Association's Acting Chief Executive from January 2006. Ms Wallace will take over from Ian Wylie – who is leaving to take up consultancy and teaching posts in Hong Kong – and will remain in post until a permanent replacement is appointed.

“Dentistry in the UK faces some fundamental changes in the coming months and dentists will be looking to the BDA for advice and support,” says Linda. “I have been with the BDA for many years and this new role will present new challenges – ones which I am looking forward to taking on.”