The College of General Dentistry - the first independent college for primary care dentistry in the UK - has appointed three new Ambassadors: Professor Richard Horton, Dr Govin Murugachandran and Professor Jonathan Cowpe.

College Ambassadors support the engagement of the College in general healthcare and society and promote its influence in the interests of patients and the public, building trust and confidence in the dental profession.

Chair of the College Board of Trustees, Professor Nairn Wilson, said: 'I am delighted that Professors Horton and Cowpe and Dr Murugachandran have joined the College's exceptional team of Ambassadors. Collectively, they have a huge range of highly relevant expertise and knowledge, with opportunity to greatly increase awareness of the College and its importance. The College looks forward to having the support and encouragement of its new Ambassadors in working towards realising the goals of excellence in oral healthcare provision and new leadership and support for all dental healthcare professionals'.