Professor Richard Cure is Appointed Dental Vice Dean (UK)

Published: 18 December 2025 | Faculty of Dental Surgery, FDS, Dental
Richard Cure

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is delighted to announce that Professor Richard Cure has been appointed as the Faculty’s first Dental Vice Dean with responsibility for UK matters. Professor Cure is Associate Professor and Specialist in Orthodontics, Peninsula Dental School (Faculty of Health), University of Plymouth. He is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers and a GDC Education Associate. He examines for the College at MOrth, MFDS and MAGDS. Professor Cure said:

 “I am delighted to have been elected to this key position in the Faculty and I am looking forward to engaging with our Fellows, Members and Associates in this new role, as well as continuing my work with Dental Council and the wider Faculty team.

Professor Cure will take up the position in the coming weeks and will remain in post for three years.