The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has welcomed Ms Vicki Greig as the new Dean and Vice President of Dental Surgery at the Faculty’s Annual General Meeting. She will be joined by Mr Craig Mather and Mr Albert Yeung who were elected Vice Deans.
Ms Greig is a Consultant Oral Surgeon currently working within NHS Lothian, previously working in NHS Grampian where she chaired the health board’s Managed Clinical Network (MCN) in Oral Surgery. She was the first dental trainee in Scotland to be awarded a Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship, providing the opportunity to work between the office of the Chief Dental Officer for Scotland, and the Dental Directorate within NHS Education for Scotland.
Ms Greig has already held several roles within the College, including exam convener, Director of the MFDS exam preparation course, Ordinary Member of the Dental Executive and Education Boards, before serving as Vice Dean and then Dean Elect over the last year.
On her appointment, Ms Vicki Greig said: “I am incredibly humbled to be elected as Dean. It’s a privilege and a responsibility I take very seriously.
“One of the things I have learned from Professor Christine Goodall [immediate past Dean], is that in this role we are custodians. Everything we do should benefit those who come after us. I’ll work incredibly hard to uphold this value”.
“Over the next three years I’ll work to ensure dentistry remains visible and part of the national conversation as we navigate shared challenges around inequality, wellbeing, workforce and sustainable practice. I’m committed to working with the College team to ensure the Faculty provides support and educational opportunities that reflect the needs of our Members and Fellows.”
Vicki is joined by Vice Deans Mr Craig Mather and Mr Albert Yeung.
Mr Craig Mather is a Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Surgery at the University of Glasgow's School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing. He is the Deputy Director of Dental Education whose remit includes QA, Dental Admissions and the International Parter Dental Schools programme.
Mr Albert Yeung has been the Consultant in Dental Public Health of NHS Lanarkshire since 2007. He is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer of the University of Glasgow and also a Professional Adviser to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.
He has served our College as Director of Dental Faculty Regional Advisors Board, Member of Dental Education and Professional Development Board, and as an examiner for ISFE and MFDS.
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From left to right - Mr Albert Yeung, Ms Vicki Greig, Mr Craig Mathers. Top centre - Dr Jamie Dickie