Soha Dattani

Soha is Head of Scientific Engagement EMEA 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.

The latter providing a pragmatic understanding of the general public’s oral care insights and the business needs of corporate sponsors.

Latest

New NHS Dental Charges

11 March 2024 - It has been announced that as of 1st April 2024, there will be a price increase in England and Wales for NHS dental treatment.
No Smoking Day: A breath of fresh air for oral health

13 MAR 2024 - No Smoking Day is an annual health awareness day in the UK that encourages smokers to quit.
Understanding the link between mental health, smoking, and oral health

07 MAR 2024 - If you or a loved one is living with a mental illness, it’s important to understand the risks associated with smoking.
HPV Sign away Campaign encourages the uptake of vaccines

4 MAR 2024 - Today is International HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness Day, the Oracle Cancer Trust is asking parents to sign the Year 8 HPV Vaccine consent forms.

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.
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.
Mhari Coxon

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.
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.
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).
Juliette Reeves

Juliette Reeves is a Dental Hygienist with over 40 years experience in Dentistry. Her portfolio includes postgraduate teaching, international speaking, and being an editorial advisor to several dental journals.
Sarah Balser

Sarah has dedicated much of the last 30 years to helping maintain and develop services for some of society's most vulnerable members.
Helen Tomlinson

Helen is an experienced commercial leader with over 20 years of multi-country experience building strong communities and teams across diverse cultures to maximise business performance.
Ravi Rattan

Ravi qualified in 1987 and is the Principal of two NHS/Private practices and continues to provide care for all members of the population.

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.