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

09.30	Registration 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
11.05	Refreshment 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
12.15	Buffet 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