Voice of orthodontics

She wants to drive forward the Society’s remit to raise standards in orthodontic education, helping support the aims of the Society, which include promoting the study and practice of orthodontics, maintaining and improving professional standards and encouraging research in the specialty.

Also high on Alison’s agenda for BOS is a commitment to ensure that orthodontics remains within the NHS for Under 18s who qualify for treatment and that the needs of adult orthognathic patients continue to be served.

Alison commented: “We must support the members who provide these treatments. Three years as Chair may seem a long time but there is a lot to be achieved.  I am determined to continue to strengthen the Society’s role as the voice of orthodontics in the UK.”

“All who aspire to the aims of the Society and are interested in Orthodontics are welcomed and supported within the BOS: trainees, dentists in practice and community, specialists, consultants and academics. It is only necessary to have a commitment to high standards and ongoing professional development.”