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Andrew Dickenson

Andrew was appointed Chief Dental Officer for Wales in Spring 2022. As a clinician Andrew holds dual qualifications in dentistry and medicine. He undertook postgraduate surgical training across the Northeast of England and the Midlands regions. In 2003 he became a consultant in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has worked in medical and dental education, joining Health Education England as Dean of Postgraduate Education in 2014. Andrew holds a visiting professorship in health and social care at the University of Chester.

  • Current priorities include:
  • focussing on the restoration and reset of dental services following the COVID-19 pandemic
  • restarting a programme of contract reform for primary care dentistry