Meet the committee

Lynette Anear
Chair
lynette.anear@nhs.net

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

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.

Sharon Walker

Membership Secretary

Oral Health Promotion Deputy Manager
Bradford and Airedale Salaried Dental Service
Bradford and Airedale Community Health Services
Listerhills Park of Science & Commerce
Unit 53, Oral Health Promotion
Shearbridge Road
BD7 1HR

Tel: 01274 202805/04
Mobile:07779 813261

Hina Mistry
Website, Marketing and Publicity Co-ordinator
hina.mistry@hotmail.co.uk

Brief overview of Oral Health Career:  I have always had a keen interest in food and nutrition since Home Economics (Food) lessons at school.  In 2001, I achieved BSc (Hons) Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and MMedsci Human Nutrition in 2002 from the University of Sheffield.  I began work experience at McVities Cake Company as a Laboratory Assistant and then worked at the Nutrition Society (Administration/Membership and Registration Officer).  When I was thinking about my career I spoke to a friend that gave me information on working in public health and introduced me to health promotion.  I participated in some oral health promotion voluntary work, which I really enjoyed and I managed to get a job in 2005 as an Oral Health Promoter at the Department of Community Special Care Dentistry, King’s College Hospital in London.  This role is part of the generic team, working with Children’s Centres, schools, special needs groups and hard to reach communities of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.

Why you want to become a committee member? I would like to support NOHPG and help raise their profile.

My Favourite colour is... Turquoise

Earliest childhood memory... Walking to nursery with my Grandma and seeing the Blackpool illuminations.

I hate to eat... Karela (Bitter melon) and celery.

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) …

Celia Watt
Secretary
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!