Officers / Executive Council / Representatives

Officers

Miss Bal Chana (President)

I qualified in 1992 as a Dental Therapist/Hygienist from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry formally known as The London Hospital, where I now work as Deputy Principal Hygiene/Therapy Tutor. I also work part time in a general dental practice.

As part of my role I represent BADT on a number of boards and committees. I am also a DCP Inspector for the General Dental Council inspecting DCP training courses.

Miss Kira Stearns (Chairperson)

I qualified as a dental hygienist and therapist from Bart's and The London and have since worked in a variety of primary and secondary care clinical settings. Currently, I am involved in teaching dental hygiene and therapy undergraduates and have set up a Vocational Training Scheme for therapists in the South Central region.

I have been involved with BADT since 2003 when I took up post as a regional representative and am currently acting as the BADT trade liasion officer and Chair Elect. I am committed to the advancement of the dental therapy profession and consider it a privelege to serve as a BADT council member.

Mrs Sally Reid (Secretary)

I qualified in 1977 and have worked in several different areas of the country. Over the years I have worked in community, high security hospital and in practice since 2002.
I was previously the South West Representative for the BADT until June 2009 when I took on the role of Secretary. I am fully committed to the BADT and taking our profession forward.
I have always been proud to call myself a Dental Therapist.

Exec Council

Mrs Anne Connor (treasurer)

Mr Dave Martin (Training & Education)

I am a qualified technician, hygienist and therapist and work in four Private/NHS practices as a Dental Therapist in Manchester treating adults and children. I also teach at Liverpool University - Diploma and Degree programme for Dental Therapists

Mrs Deborah Ryan (National Conference Coordinator)

Mrs Sandie Kowkabzadeh (Trade Liaison)

Ms Charlotte Wake (Editorial Panel)

BADT Representatives

Mrs Katrina Matthews (London Representative)

Graduate of Newcross School for Dental Therapists in 1974 with Merit and Directors prize
Employed -by Hampshire Area Health Authority
-by Newcross School as Tutor
-by Brent Health Authority
-by NW London Dental Services
-by Westminster PCT Specialist Dental
Services
Past President of BADT
Currently London Region Representative