Dr Nigel Carter OBE has led the Oral Health Foundation as Chief Executive for over 20 years. A dentist for more than 40 years, he began his career as a general dental practitioner in Birmingham, working across both NHS and private care.
He is a trusted media voice on public health, awareness campaigns, and policy engagement. Dr Carter has delivered hundreds of broadcast and print interviews, offering clear, balanced commentary for journalists around the world.
Areas he is passionate about
Public health policy and advocacy.
Health inequalities and access to care.
Mouth cancer awareness and early detection.
Sugar reduction and everyday habits that support healthier teeth.
The wider impact of mouth and dental conditions on families and society.
Education, behaviour change, and community outreach.
Experience highlights
National and regional media spokesperson, TV and radio broadcaster.
Immediate Past Chair, Royal Society for Public Health.
Former Past Chairman, Platform f… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
