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| My father, Jimmy Steele, who has died aged 55, was professor of oral health services at Newcastle University. A renowned figure in dentistry, his work had international reach, but his greatest influence was on those he encountered in person. A charismatic teacher of generations of students, Jimmy became head of the school of dental sciences at Newcastle in 2009. | My father, Jimmy Steele, who has died aged 55, was professor of oral health services at Newcastle University. A renowned figure in dentistry, his work had international reach, but his greatest influence was on those he encountered in person. A charismatic teacher of generations of students, Jimmy became head of the school of dental sciences at Newcastle in 2009. |
| The pinnacle of his career came with the publication of the Steele review in 2009 – an independent review of NHS dentistry commissioned by the Department of Health – for which he was appointed CBE in 2012. His goal was to ensure patients received the best and most effective care possible, reflecting ideals he held throughout his career. | The pinnacle of his career came with the publication of the Steele review in 2009 – an independent review of NHS dentistry commissioned by the Department of Health – for which he was appointed CBE in 2012. His goal was to ensure patients received the best and most effective care possible, reflecting ideals he held throughout his career. |
| He will be equally remembered for his love of the natural world and his enthusiasm for eclectic passions including fish cookery, mushroom foraging, lobster-catching, wine and, first and foremost, birds. This love was nurtured roaming the Pentland hills near his childhood home and family holidays to the Aberdeenshire coast. Jimmy later became a well-respected birder in Northumberland and beyond, his local “patch” being Newbiggin-by-the-sea. | He will be equally remembered for his love of the natural world and his enthusiasm for eclectic passions including fish cookery, mushroom foraging, lobster-catching, wine and, first and foremost, birds. This love was nurtured roaming the Pentland hills near his childhood home and family holidays to the Aberdeenshire coast. Jimmy later became a well-respected birder in Northumberland and beyond, his local “patch” being Newbiggin-by-the-sea. |
| He was born in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh. His father, George, had various jobs including acting and reporting on sport for television in Scotland, while his mother, Christelle, was a teacher. Educated at the Royal High school in Edinburgh, Jimmy studied dentistry at Dundee University, graduating in 1985. He moved to Newcastle in 1989, taking up a post as clinical lecturer in the dental school with his wife, Katie Bushby, now a professor of neuromuscular genetics at the university. | He was born in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh. His father, George, had various jobs including acting and reporting on sport for television in Scotland, while his mother, Christelle, was a teacher. Educated at the Royal High school in Edinburgh, Jimmy studied dentistry at Dundee University, graduating in 1985. He moved to Newcastle in 1989, taking up a post as clinical lecturer in the dental school with his wife, Katie Bushby, now a professor of neuromuscular genetics at the university. |
| His research included work in primary care, clinical trials, health economics and quality of life measurement and he wrote or contributed to several books in areas including restorative and preventative dentistry. Clinical and academic success led to promotion to honorary consultant in 1999 and professor of oral health services in 2003. | His research included work in primary care, clinical trials, health economics and quality of life measurement and he wrote or contributed to several books in areas including restorative and preventative dentistry. Clinical and academic success led to promotion to honorary consultant in 1999 and professor of oral health services in 2003. |
| Other distinctions included fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and London and several international research awards. He was oral and dental research lead for the UK Clinical Research Network and a university orator, relishing the opportunity to contribute to honorary degree ceremonies. | Other distinctions included fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and London and several international research awards. He was oral and dental research lead for the UK Clinical Research Network and a university orator, relishing the opportunity to contribute to honorary degree ceremonies. |
| My father was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in December 2015. He completed the final months of his term as head of the dental school before spending time with his family and friends, passing on his concerns about climate change, local conservation and social justice. | My father was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in December 2015. He completed the final months of his term as head of the dental school before spending time with his family and friends, passing on his concerns about climate change, local conservation and social justice. |
| He is survived by Katie, his children, Jenny and me, his mother, Christelle, and a sister, Alison. | He is survived by Katie, his children, Jenny and me, his mother, Christelle, and a sister, Alison. |
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