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Dr. Ian Mills is an Associate Professor of Primary Care Dentistry at Peninsula Dental School, with over 30 years of experience in general dental practice, secondary care, education, and research. He currently serves as a partner at Torrington Dental Practice and previously held leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) from 2018 to 2021. He has contributed extensively to national dental policy through memberships on NHS England's Advisory Board for Dental System Reform, the Care Quality Commission Dental Review Group, and various committees related to postgraduate training and sedation practices.
His educational background and teaching experience include clinical supervision of final-year dental students, facilitating evidence-based learning for third-year students, and leading workshops on shared decision-making. He served as an Honorary Lecturer and took a partial sabbatical between 2018 and 2021 to focus on his deanship.
Dr. Mills' research is centered on critical issues in contemporary dentistry, including workforce challenges in rural areas, mental health and wellbeing among dental professionals, patient care, health inequalities, and dental education. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on systemic issues affecting the dental profession, particularly in underserved regions like Devon and Cornwall.
The trends in his most recent articles reveal a consistent commitment to improving oral health systems through empirical research, policy engagement, and educational reform. His work spans qualitative explorations of stress in dental teams, surveys on recruitment and retention, and evaluations of clinical guidance implementation. These studies contribute significantly to public health dentistry and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to good health and reduced inequalities.
- Member, NHS England Advisory Board for Dental System Reform (2021–present)
- Dean, Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (2018–2021)
- Trustee, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2018–2021)
- Chair, Examinations Committee, FGDP(UK) (2013–2016)
- Examiner, Fellowship Assessment, FGDP(UK) (2013–2017)
Dr. Mills has played a pivotal role in advising and shaping national dental policy and education frameworks. While no specific grants are listed, his leadership on high-impact committees and advisory boards indicates substantial influence in securing and directing initiatives related to dental care reform, workforce development, and educational standards. He has supervised and mentored dental students through formal academic roles, contributing to the training of future practitioners.
He is actively involved in professional networks and collaborates widely across the UK. His affiliations include the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), the College of General Dentistry, the British Dental Association, and international research societies. These connections support his interdisciplinary approach to improving dental healthcare delivery and professional wellbeing.
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