The former Head of Newcastle University’s School of Dental Sciences passed away peacefully at the age of 55. He had been diagnosed with glioblastoma 22 months earlier.
Jimmy and his wife, Katie Bushby, Professor of Neuromuscular Genetics at the Institute of Genetic Medicine, began working at Newcastle University in 1989.
In 2009, Jimmy solidified his outstanding reputation when he spearheaded the Independent Review of NHS Dentistry – also known as the Steele Review – which aimed to ensure patients received the best and most effective care possible.
His health service research included work in primary care, clinical trials, health economics and quality of life measurement. He was the author and contributor to a number of books in areas such as restorative and preventative dentistry.
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