Dental Protection has announced the appointment of Dr George Wright as the new Dental Director.
George takes over the role from Raj Rattan, following Raj’s recent appointment as the first Global Adviser at Medical Protection Society (MPS) – of which Dental Protection is an important part. Both George and Raj take up their new roles in April 2026.
George qualified at the University of Sheffield, UK. After completing foundation training, he moved into general practice working in the NHS and then private practice. He joined Dental Protection in 2016 first as a part-time adviser, then full-time Dentolegal Consultant, Senior Dental Educator and, most recently, Deputy Dental Director for three years.
George will be a familiar face to many in Malaysia. He completed three trips to visit stakeholders in 2025, including as a speaker at the International Medical University and Universiti Malaya.
George is also a Board member at the MPS Foundation, a global, not-for-profit, research initiative, dedicated to improving patient safety, reducing risk, and enhancing the wellbeing of all healthcare professionals.
As Dental Director, George will lead on engaging with dental professionals and organisations around the world whilst also representing the member voice and ensuring members remain at the heart of everything that Dental Protection does.
Dr George Wright said: “I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Dental Director at such a pivotal time for the organisation. Our ambitious strategy embraces all that I have come to value most about working at Dental Protection and I am excited to play my part in growing the support and assistance my colleagues and I provide to dental professionals around the world.”
Raj Rattan, incoming MPS Global Adviser, commented: “I have known George for many years and offer my heartiest congratulations as he deservingly takes up the Dental Director role.”
Dr Rob Hendry, MPS Chief Member Officer, added: “These are exciting times for Dental Protection as George brings years of dental experience and passion to the role. It is also great news for members that Raj will be continuing at MPS as a senior global ambassador closely engaging with dental members, professional bodies and key stakeholders worldwide.”
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