New-look faculty board announced

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 January 30, 2017.

New board members include Susan Nelson, a principal dentist specialising in restorative dentistry and orthodontics who has been elected to represent Northern Ireland. A board member and past divisional director of the FGDP Northern Ireland division, Susan examines for the MJDF for the FGDP(UK).

Roshni Karia graduated from Kings College London in 2010 and, following completion of the MJDF, is a general dental practitioner that (after post graduate training) has developed a special interest in periodontology. She has been elected to represent SE/SW Thames having previously played a role as an early career representative and observer to the board.

The previous vice deans for the Board, Ian Mills (SW) and Abhi Pal (W Mids), were both re-elected to their regional seats as well as Ian’s post as vice dean being renewed at the end of his term.