Dr David Crum, of Christchurch, ONZM for services to dentistry
David Crum is CEO and former President of the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA). He has helped strengthen the NZDA and enabled it to develop and implement public health programmes to deliver services to disadvantaged New Zealanders. This has included the establishment of ‘free dental days’ throughout New Zealand. He is the New Zealand Case Manager for Dental Protection Ltd. He has invested his time into mentoring young dentists, supporting colleagues in their day-to-day practice, and helping patients and dentists when complaints have arisen. He has been President of the Australasian Section of the International College of Dentists, Chairman of the World Dental Federation’s World Dental Congress and Education Committee, and a member of the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce. Dr Crum has served on several educational and research trusts.