Jane Goodman was a consultant in paediatric dentistry, who made a significant contribution to the speciality. A Guy’s Hospital graduate, Jane was appointed a registrar at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 1974. Becoming a consultant, she retired from the Eastman in 2009. At the Eastman, Jane contributed to the multidisciplinary understanding of the management of children affected by hypodontia. She was also the Training Programme Director at the Eastman and trained many in the current speciality. She had exacting standards for herself and others; the many tributes since her death have highlighted the esteem with which she was held as a trainer. Jane held many national roles. She was Chairman of the British Society in Paediatric Dentistry South East Branch (1987) and President of the National Society (1995-1996). She represented the BSPD on the Specialist Advisory Board and became a life member in 2009. Jane also worked with the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, as part of the Executive Committee of the British Society of Oral Health and Disability, and as a national examiner for dental nurses. Jane was Vice-Dean of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Dental Faculty. She served on the dental faculty council and chaired the Paediatric Dentistry Advisory Board from 1995 to 2005. She was a representative on the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Board and helped develop the TriCollegiate Membership qualification, examining in the UK and Hong Kong. Jane also undertook voluntary work for disadvantaged children in Israel, travelling every year to treat children in various clinics there. Her Jewish faith a constant and important part of her life. Retirement was to be an opportunity to spend more time with her wide circle of friends, ex-colleagues and lifelong friends from her childhood in Sheffield; many sharing her interests, particularly silversmithing and jewellery-making. However, months after retiring, she developed a blood cancer, treated with a stem cell transplant. She tackled her illness with great courage and got on with living. She became a counsellor for the Anthony Nolan Trust, helping others with similar cancers. Jane was a welcoming hostess, a kind, loyal friend and a genuine listener. She was fiercely independent and hugely resilient. She was briefly, and happily, married to Jack, who died in 1998. Jane passed away peacefully at home on 1 June 2019. All who knew her, from whatever walk of life, felt privileged. She will be greatly missed.