Dental nurse training manager Marie Parker (pictured, right) has been appointed chair of the board of the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).

Marie, who works at King's College Hospital in London, takes over the role from John Darby (pictured, left), Associate Dean of the Dental Department at Health Education Kent Surrey and Sussex. Lindsay Mitchell, who has many years' experience in educational research and development, has been appointed deputy chair.

Marie qualified as a dental nurse in 1994 and has worked in various areas of dentistry. She has been a dental nurse trainer since 2000 and has examined for NEBDN since 2001. Marie gained her master's degree in education in 2009 and has developed and delivered a variety of courses and qualifications for the dental team.