Interim no more – Jason Wong officially named Chief Dental Officer for England
NewsPosted by: Dental Design 23rd April 2024
When Sara Hurley vacated the role of Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England in June last year, Jason Wong MBE – deputy CDO at the time – stepped up to fill the void at Interim CDO until a new permanent replacement was named by NHS England and the department of health and social care.
On Monday 22nd April, Jason Wong has been named as Sara Hurley’s permanent replacement, now officially listed as is the Chief Dental Officer for England on the NHS England website.
Jason was awarded his MBE for services to dentistry and oral health in 2020, the same year he became Deputy CDO. He previously chaired local dental networks throughout the Midlands and the East of England, and had served as secretary of the Lincolnshire Local Dental committee for 16 years.
According to NHS England, Jason’s new role as Chief Dental Officer ‘sees him working in collaboration with local and regional teams to deliver improved outcomes for patients, while also championing the role of dentists and dentistry within the health system.
‘The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England represents the head of the dental profession in England, providing system wide professional and clinical leadership, by setting the strategic vision for England’s oral health.’
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