The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP[UK]) has announced new Board members following elections earlier this year, and an inaugural meeting on 30 June 2017.

Consisting of representatives of one or more of the local divisions, the Faculty Board decides the strategic direction of the FGDP(UK) and oversees its implementation. The new Board will now focus its attention on preparing the Faculty for independence from the Royal College of Surgeons, as announced on 30 January 2017.

New Board members include Susan Nelson, a principal dentist specialising in restorative dentistry and orthodontics, elected to represent Northern Ireland. Roshni Karia has been elected to represent SE/SW Thames having previously played a role as Early Career Representative as an Observer to the Board.

Front Row (L-R): Onkar Dhanoya, Ian Mills (Senior Vice Dean), Michael Horton (Dean), Paul Batchelor (Junior Vice Dean), Nik Pandya

Each elected Board member serves a three-year term.

Mick Horton, Dean of FGDP(UK) said: 'This year we are celebrating a quarter century, in which we have built a secure home for general practice dentistry, with a bold move towards independence. We welcome all of our new and re-elected Board members who support our work in 2017 as we strengthen our membership to build a rich community of shared expertise and experience, work to foster career pathways for all those working in general practice and establish standards in dentistry that are led by the profession.'

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