Our team

Dr Nigel Carter OBE - Chief Executive

With a strong interest in public health and an experienced broadcaster, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, has been CEO of the Oral Health Foundation for more than 20 years. Read more

Kerry Geldart - Operations

As Director of Operations, Kerry ensures the efficient organisation and administration of the Oral Health Foundation’s office and its on-going day-to-day operations. Read more

Amanda Oakey - Educational Resources

Amanda is our Director of Educational Resources and takes the lead on all the Oral Health Foundation's patient-facing materials, from the creation of the product to its sale. Read more

David Arnold - Communications

As Director of Communication, David oversees the work of the charity's public relations department and press office while leading online services and communications strategies. Read more

Dawn Thomas - Finance

Dawn is the Oral Health Foundation's Finance Director and is responsible for all finances. This includes sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, annual business plan and budget. Read more

Sarah Hollis - Finance

As Finance Officer Sarah assists in the Accounts Department and takes all Supporter enquiries. Read more

Karen Coates – Advisor

Karen is one of our Dental Advisors and Oral Health Educators. Karen is the lead co-ordinator of the Tooth Whitening Information Group and also carries out media interviews. Read more

Louise Langdon – Advisor

Louise is one of the charity's Dental Advisors, as well as being an important part in the creation of all the Oral Health Foundation's patient-facing educational material. Read more

Yvonne Lee – Advisor

Yvonne uses her dental knowledge and years of experience advise the charity on various issues including correct dental procedures, current charges in policy and regulations. Read more

Sophie Turner - Digital Content

Sophie Turner is our Digital Content Creator and started working for the Oral Health Foundation in February 2021. Read more

Viktoriia Davydenko - Digital Marketing

Viktoriia is our Digital Marketing and Communications Officer and started working for the Oral Health Foundation in March 2022. Read more

Stacey McMaster - Media

As our Media and Communications Officer, Stacey started working for the Oral Health Foundation in March 2022. Read more

Julie Hancox - Executive Assistant

Julie Hancox is the Oral Health Foundation's newest staff member and supports the day to day running of the organisation. Read more

Latest

Word of Mouth: June 2022

This latest edition is dedicated National Smile Month -- Oral Health Foundation's campaign that has been putting a smile on thousands of faces over the last month. Some of the articles in this issue highlight some of these injustices. We also have some great oral health advice about brushing, nutrition and saving money with your oral health.
Dental teams can be ‘vital link’ in caring for patients with eating disorders, says charity

Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation.
10 foods and drinks with surprising oral health benefits

Week 3 of National Smile Month will see us focus on what role nutrition and diet have on our oral health. As part of National Smile Month, we’ve highlighted ten foods and drinks which you might not realise can help improve your oral health massively. Do you recognise any on this list?
Top money saving tips for your oral health

Finding out where to save money is not an easy task as there is so much variety on offer especially online and when confronted with supermarket shelves. Your dentist will be able to tell you what type of toothpaste you need, however, if you prefer doing your own research and shopping around for better deals then we have some tips to point you in the right direction. To help you along the way, here are our top money saving tips for your oral health...

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.
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.
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.
Burning mouth syndrome

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