The ACFF UK Chapter met to create actionable plans to further progress its advocacy aims through implementation of version 4. Experts from across the UK and the wide spectrum of oral health were brought together for a holistic discussion. The meeting discussed the Chapter's three central themes and how IT solutions could help implement and facilitate the plans.
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