Jason Wong, who has served as Deputy CDO England since June 2020, has been named as Interim Chief Dental Officer England as Sara Hurley prepares to depart from the role of CDO England at the end of June.
Sir Stephen Powis, NHS National Medical Director, confirmed the news, stating: “Representing the entire dental profession across England, the role of the Chief Dental Officer is a joint appointment between Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, with their base in NHS England.
“I am pleased to inform you that Jason Wong will take over from Sara on an interim basis while we recruit for a permanent replacement.”
Recruitment for a permanent CDO England will begin soon.
