Best Doctoral Thesis

After receiving his Doctorate, he was called forward a second time to receive his Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. Later in the day, in a separate ceremony at Durham University Business School, the newly minted Newton was presented with the prize for ‘Best Doctoral Thesis for the Business School DBA Summer Congregation 2014.’

His research centres on what makes some people much more effective at networking than others, and whether training can have a lasting effect on improving those skills.

Newton, appointed president in December 2013, now puts his combined dental, journalistic, corporate communications and management expertise at the Foundation's service to build on its already pre-eminent position as a provider of high quality impartial oral health advice. Tony is also part of the RAF media team with 7644 (media ops) Squadron.

Newton said: “It took seven years part-time to complete the doctorate, so I was relieved just to pass the finishing post. The ‘Best Thesis’ award is the icing on the cake, but the real message is that you’re never too old to learn something new or make a contribution.”