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Meet the committee

At the June 2009 conference Charlotte Jeavens stepped down as Chair and Joanne Tyree is now the Chair for the NOHPG.

charlotte I am pleased to be given the opportunity to be the new chair of the NOHPG. I have been part of the committee for almost three years and for two of those years I have been treasurer for the group. I am looking forward to working with the other members of the committee and continue the work of the NOHPG and achieve our aim to encourage the continual development of oral health improvement. We will also continue to provide support to those working within the field of oral health improvement and will take the group forward for you the members.

Joanne Tyree

For a full list of the committee and their roles please see below

Joanne Tyree Chair joanne.tyree@sheffieldpct.nhs.uk	Brief overview of Oral Health Career: I began dental nursing at 16 and worked in general practice. After having my son, who is now 18, I worked in the orthodontic department within the Sheffield Dental Hospital, whilst I worked here I did the post basic qualification in dental radiography and oral health education. In 2001 I began working for Sheffield Community Dental Services as an oral health advisor working within Special Needs Schools and co-ordinating a fluoride milk programme for primary schools. I became oral health promotion manager in 2004. Whilst working in Oral Health Promotion I have gained a Diploma in Applied Health Promotion and a Certificate in Education. Why you want to become a committee member? I have been a member of the NOHPG for a number of years and I was interested in finding out more about the work of the group and to offer my support and commitment to the group. My Favourite colour is… Pink Earliest childhood memory… was my first day at school. I remember seeing an enormous Clock outside the classroom. I hate to eat… aubergines and olives
Yvonne Graham Treasurer grahamyvonne@tiscali.co.uk	Brief overview of Oral Health Career:I began dental nursing in 1978 as a junior in a NHS practice. In 1979 I began working for Manchester as a dental nurse where I gained my National Certificate. I carried on dental nursing for several years working for different trusts, including Cumbria and Bury. In 1992 I gained my Diploma in Oral Health and moved over to work within oral health promotion. My role included working with different disciplines and target groups to promote and improve oral health as well as working on projects like sugar free medicines, fluoride tablets, writing schools projects, etc . I gained further qualifications in customer service, teaching and assessing. I am a qualified assessor for the NVQ qualification for dental nurses. I have also attended college on a part time basis for 4 years to study accountancy and am now a qualified accounting technician. In 2007 I became a fellow of the British Association of Dental Nurses and was also awarded the Licentiateship Award in Dental Nursing (C&G). I am the principal tutor for Dentrain which teaches Oral Health and the National Certificate for Dental Nurses by distance learning. Why you want to become a committee member? I feel I have qualities that would come in useful. I would make a good treasurer with my accounting qualification. I can put forward the views for the members that do not work within trusts but in practice. I am now at a position in my life when I can spend the time needed to work within the committee role. My Favourite colour is…Green – especially in spring when the leaves are starting to appear on the trees. Earliest childhood memory…Driving an old car with my sister. My Uncle used to take us out on the moors in Yorkshire to drive. One of us would drive (into a ditch) and the other would work the trafficators (indicators) which were situated on the roof in the middle. The indicators use to come out of the side of the car. I hate to eat…Nothing, I love food, although I think squid is a no no, but I haven’t really tried it. Oh and celery – when it’s stringy.
Lynette Anear Secretary lynette.anear@westsussexpct.nhs.uk	Brief overview of Oral Health Career: Whilst working as a childminder I obtained a Certificate in Health Education (1998). Then went on to gain Level 3 Further and Adult Education Teachers / Assessors Qualification (2002) whilst becoming a childminder tutor for the National Childminding Association, running out-reach courses. In June 2002 I started working as an Oral Health Promoter for West Sussex PCT. I work as part of a small team carrying out routine visits to parents and carers of the under fives, and have been instrumental in setting up various pilot projects in other settings. In Nov 2008 I completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Health. Why you want to become a committee member? I feel I have a little experience to offer the NOHPG and I will learn a lot by being a part of the committee. My Favourite colour is… Blue Earliest childhood memory…Standing on a little wooden stool to climb into my cot at my nan’s house. I hate to eat…Tomato
Val Dalton	Membership Secretary	Valdalton29ash@aol.com 0191 267 2608
Dr Iain Corran Conference Organiser corrani@btconnect.com	Brief overview of Oral Health Career: Formerly as a NHS Dental Practice Principal – introduced a PDU into the practice in 1987, and employed a OHE and Dental Hygienist to work with patients to improve their oral health. Ongoing work as a Dental Practice Clinical Governance Advisor – seeking to ensure implementation of DH “Delivering Better Oral Health” My particular area of interest is in prevention in NHS General (Primary Care) and Dental Practice. I’m also a member of BASCD & BDHF and a Trustee for the Dental Charity “Teeth Relief” which produces the “Oral Health Manual” for Healthcare workers in Developing Countries. Why you want to become a committee member? To assist in the work on NOHPG in oral health promotion My Favourite colour is: Blue … Earliest childhood memory: Mrs Handley’s Nursery School in Liverpool in the early 1960’s – She was the Comedian Tommy Handley’s sister (or so I was led to believe) … I hate to eat: anything that is live and kicking!
Sheila Perkins	Conference Organiser	sheilaperkins@surreypct.nhs.uk
Jane Lewis	Journal Editor	Jane.Lewis@port.ac.uk
Elizabeth Peat	Trade and Sponsorship	elizabeth.peat@renver-pct.scot.nhs.uk
Celia Watt Key Communicator celia.watt@nhs.net	Brief overview of Oral Health Career: My career started with a BSc (Hons) in Physiology and Sports Science from the University of Glasgow (I originally wanted to become a physiotherapist). A large proportion of the degree was on Health Promotion so following graduation I continued my studies at the University of Edinburgh where I completed a MSc in Health Promotion. So far all of my posts have been topic specific: the first on alcohol, second on smoking cessation and my current post on oral health where I work as a Senior Health Promotion Officer (Oral Health) and have been in this post since August 2006. Why you want to become a committee member? There was so many pleads from the chair for volunteers I felt I should offer my support. My Favourite colour is… Blue or maybe pink Earliest childhood memory… Making perfume from my mum’s rose petals so sell to the neighbours! I hate to eat…anything in cheese sauce (e.g. fish or cauliflower) I am happy to eat without the cheese sauce though!

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