David qualified in dentistry from Leeds University Dental School. After various general practice and hospital posts, including a spell with the Flying Doctor service in Australia, he entered into specialist orthodontic training in Liverpool.
He is currently a consultant orthodontist at the University of Manchester Dental Hospital and works in specialist practice in South Manchester. David was clinical lead from 2008 to 2018 and is now training programme director for Orthodontics within the Manchester region.
Commenting on his new role as chairman of BOC, David said, “Richard Jones has chaired BOC superbly and I am very much looking forward to taking on the baton from him. We are already busy planning for a fantastic conference in Glasgow 2019. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with an amazing team of individuals on the conference committee who are all willing to give their time to benefit the orthodontic community.”