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New CDO for Wales
18th May 2011
Cardiff dentist David Thomas has been named as the new chief dental officer (CDO) for Wales.
He has already worked as the deputy CDO to the Welsh Government and as acting CDO following the retirement of the previous incumbent, Dr Paul Langmaid.
Dr Thomas will be responsible for providing high quality and professional advice to Welsh Government ministers in relation to dental policy, practice and the promotion of good oral health.
He said: ‘I am delighted to have been appointed to the role of chief dental officer and look forward to working with ministers on the many aspects of dental policy and practice, including promoting and improving the dental health of the people of Wales.'
Wales' chief medical officer Dr Tony Jewell said: ‘David brings to the role a background in community dentistry, dental public health as well as a record in academia, in both a management and research role.
‘He has published widely in academic dental journals and has been involved in the management of dental postgraduate education.
‘I would like to thank David for his work as acting chief dental officer since the retirement of Paul Langmaid, and look forward to working with him in his new role.'
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