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The system: patients and the public

#DentalLeaders 

The theme of this event is about helping patients and the public to understand the system. 

Agenda 14 November 2023

09.30Registration and refreshments
10.00

Welcome and introduction 
Joanne Rewcastle, GDC Associate Director, Communications and Engagement

10.15

NHS dentistry: A cautionary tale

Jacob Lant, Chief Executive of National Voices

10.45

Patient views and experience of dentistry: The latest research

Rachel Lopata, Chief Executive of Community Research

11.05Refreshment break and networking
11.25

Panel discussion:

Our role as leaders in helping patients and the public to understand the system

Facilitated by John Cullinane, GDC, GDC, Executive Manager, Hearings

Panellists:

  • Ben Atkins, Trustee of the Oral Health Foundation
  • Fiona Sandom, Chair of the British Association of Dental Therapists
  • Dominic Innes-Taylor, Clinical Fellow, Office of the Chief Dental Officer, England
  • Andy Evans, Chief Executive of DentAid
  • Stefan Czerniawski, GDC Executive Director, Strategy

12.15Buffet lunch and networking
13.15

View from the GDC

Lord Toby Harris, GDC Chair
13.30

Workshop:

What are we as dental leaders doing to help patients and the public to understand and navigate the system?  

14.45

Summary and close 

Paul Cushley, Dental Director, NHS National Services Scotland