John Tiernan

Director of Educational Services

John Tiernan qualified as a dentist from Trinity College, Dublin [Ireland] in 1980 and worked in general practice before joining MPS in 1994 as a Dentolegal Adviser. John worked as Head of Practitioner Services and subsequently Assistant Dental Director before being appointed as Director of Educational Services in 2007.

Within MPS, John is responsible for delivering an integrated strategy for the delivery of education to members worldwide. 

Previously John has been a member of the General Dental Council between 1991 and 2001 including membership of its Education Committee, Postgraduate Education Committee and the Specialist Training Advisory Committee.

In addition he has co-authored Risk Management in General Dental Practice and has written and lectured extensively on the subject of communication and risk management both in the UK and internationally.