Profile

John qualified as a dentist from Leeds in 1980 and has worked mostly in general dental practice throughout his career. He has been involved with the politics of dentistry at both local and national level serving as LDC secretary for many years and more recently as Chair.

At the national level John has been a member of the General Dental Practice Committee of the BDA and was Chair from 2009-2015. Dr Milne was the past  Senior National Dental Advisor to the CQC working across the whole organisation to raise the profile of oral health alongside the regulation of dentistry.

John was awarded MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours in 2015 and was BDA President 2023-24.

Course Date

Thursday 6th February 2024

Venue BDA Wimpole Street London W1G 8YS

Refreshments from 6.30 pm. Lecture from 7.15 pm

Course Overview

The role of the CQC

How the CQC regulates dentistry

Hints and tips for the dental team

Discussion and questions

Educational Aims and Objectives

1. To raise awareness of the role of the CQC

2. To raise awareness of how CQC regulates dentistry

Learning outcomes

1. Understand CQC Quality statements that apply in dentistry

2. How to prepare for a CQC Inspection

3. Understand and discuss examples of both good and poor practice

4. Understand the need for a team approach in compliance

GDC Development outcomes

A, C, D.