The College is seeking a new dental Trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry.
The Trustee Board is accountable for the proper running of the organisation and the fulfilment of its legal and regulatory duties. The current College Trustees are Dr Roy Bennett FCGDent, Dr Onkar Dhanoya FCGDent, Professor Andrew Eder FCGDent, Dr Mick Horton FCGDent (Chair) and Dr Catherine Rutland FCGDent, alongside governance specialist Jane Clarke, experienced Chief Financial Officer Neil Sawbridge and barrister Commander Fred Thomson VR RN DL.They work alongside the elected College Council, which oversees the professional affairs of the organisation.
Trustees require an appreciation of the business imperatives underpinning a growing organisation, reconciling delivery of our mission in the patient and public interest with financial viability. They must demonstrate high standards of behaviour and attitude, and have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the role of a Trustee in a registered charity and membership-based organisation which seeks to embody inclusive professionalism.
To apply to become a dental Trustee, you must currently or recently be a registered dental professional, and you must be a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow of the College at the time of appointment. We are interested in attracting people who can help us to engage widely as we seek to represent the broad range of careers and aspirations within the dental professions. The proportion of women and dental professionals from minority backgrounds is growing, and we want our Trustee Board to be truly inclusive and reflective of our community.
A role profile is available below:
Applications should be made by CV and a covering letter which addresses the requirements described in the role profile and cites two referees. These must be received by Sunday 23 August 2026, addressed to contact@cgdent.uk with the subject line “Trustee application”.
Interviews will be held in mid-September in London.
The successful candidate will be appointed for three years, and prospective applicants should be able to attend three half-day online Trustee Board meetings per year, plus a one-day in-person meeting and workshop in London.
It is intended that the appointee will begin their term at the Trustee meeting on Friday 2 October 2026, with further meetings currently scheduled for:
- Tuesday 15 December 2026, 10.30-16.00, London
- Friday 2 April 2027, 10.30-13.00 (online)
- Friday 9 July 2027, 10.30-13.00 (online)
- Friday 8 October 2027, 10.30-13.00 (online)
- Friday 17 December 2027, 10.30-16.00, London
If you have questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Simon Thornton-Wood PhD, Chief Executive of the College, at simon.thorntonwood@cgdent.uk