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Rakhee Patel appointed deputy chief dental officer for England

By DTA | 31st January 2025 | News

Rakhee Patel, Dentist and clinical lecturer, will take up the post of deputy chief dental officer (CDO) for England. She will work alongside CDO for England Jason Wong and Nick Barker, who is also acting as a deputy CDO.

Rakhee is a clinical academic working as a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant at King's College London and Dental Clinical Lead for North Central London Integrated Care Board. She has worked across general dental services, community, hospital and academia, with a clinical focus on gerodontology and domiciliary care.

Previously, Rakhee worked as a Consultant in Dental Public Health at NHS England London Region alongside her role at King's College London. In 2023, Rakhee was awarded a PhD in Health Services Research, having undertaken one of the first dental clinical trials for older adults living in care homes.

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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