Board of trustees

Learn more about the role of our trustees and how they help form the strategic direction of our charity. We also have information about joining us as a trustee.

The role of our trustees

Learn more about the role of our trustees and how they help form the strategic direction of our charity. We also have information about joining us as a trustee. Read more

Professor Tim Newton

Professor Tim Newton has over 25 years of experience within dental sector as well as an extensive academic portfolio and is the president of the Oral Health Foundation. Read more

Mhari is the past president of the Oral Health Foundation and has over 20 years’ experience in dentistry in the UK, working as a nurse, oral health advisor and hygienist in a variety of practice and hospital environments. Read more

Cathie Brady

Cathie is currently the Director and Chief Clinical Officer at Rodericks Dental. Responsibilities include - Governance of the organisation, setting the strategic direction, developing aims and objectives as well as short and long-term goals. Read more

Soha Dattani

Soha is Head of Scientific Engagement at Johnson & Johnson. Soha brings a strong foundation as a Periodontist across NHS, private, hospital and specialist practice together with extensive experience in both R&D and the commercial areas of industry. Read more

Georgios Tsakos

George Tsakos is Professor in Dental Public Health at UCL and Honorary Consultant in Dental Public Health with the National Health Service (CNWL NHS Foundation Trust) and with the Department of Health and Social Care (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities). Read more

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4 MAR 2024 - Today, as we unite to observe World Obesity Day 2024, it’s crucial to shed light on one of the most significant contributors to the global obesity epidemic – sugar.
Dental practice opens doors for vulnerable patients

20 FEB 2024 - A dental practice in Leicester is offering free dental checkups for children and those in most need.

What to do following an extraction

General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.
Mouth ulcers

Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Geographic tongue

Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.
How to spot mouth cancer

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.
Wisdom teeth

The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.
Sugar free chewing gum

Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.