MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr James Goolnik
Dr John Roberts
David Jackson
Mark Chapman
Yulli Tamayo-Myerson
Dr Victoria Sampson
Pete Williams
Dr Fabian Schick
Caroline Smith
Barbara Tritz
Dr Seb Lomas
Annalea Staples
David Jackson
David Jackson aka ‘Jacko’ is a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage. A former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives.
"In 2013 a traumatic brain injury and a seizure on the rugby pitch forced me to retire from professional rugby and also impacted my breathing patterns negatively for years. It can be simple day-to-day stress or poor habits that have built up over a long time that have changed your breathing patterns but what I know is that if I can change mine after my head injury you can improve yours too.
During my professional rugby career, I wish we knew then what we know now about how breathing can massively impact and improve our performance. Now as a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage, I work with clients ranging from fitness and sports enthusiasts looking to improve their sporting performance, to GP doctor referrals with clients needing to address stress and anxiety issues through breathing, and everything in between.
My passion for sports and sharing what I wish I knew back when I played, has led me to work with professional athletes and teams in a variety of sports like rugby union, football, triathlon, mountain biking, swimming, athletics at national and international levels."
Barbara Tritz
Barbara K. Tritz, BRDH, MSB, BSDATE, is a renowned international guest speaker, accomplished writer, and dedicated biological dental hygienist practicing at Green City Dental in Edmonds, Washington. As the owner of Washington Oral Wellness in Kirkland, WA, Barbara specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy, offering a holistic approach to dental health and wellness.
Having earned accreditation in Biological Dental Hygiene from the prestigious International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Barbara serves as the chair of the Biological Dental Hygiene Committee. Her unwavering passion lies in exploring the root causes of dental disease, driving her commitment to advancing the field of biological dental hygiene.
In her pursuit of promoting total body health, Barbara has extended her influence to the digital realm, establishing the informative blog and website, Queen of Dental Hygiene.net. Through this platform, she generously shares her wealth of knowledge, empowering others to prioritize their well-being.
Beyond her clinical practice, Barbara is a sought-after lecturer, captivating audiences ranging from local school health classes to professionals in continuing education courses worldwide. Her commitment to excellence in dental hygiene was recognized in 2019 when she was honored with the HuFriedy-American Dental Hygienists' Association Master Clinician Award. Additionally, she is acknowledged as a Patient Impact and Rise Above Honoree for August 2022.
For inquiries or to connect with Barbara, you can reach her at contact@queenofdentalhygiene.net. Join her on the journey to optimal oral and overall health.
Caroline Smith
Caroline is a Dental Hygienist/Therapist living and working in the North East of England. She qualified from Newcastle Dental School with a Diploma in Hygiene and Therapy in 2009 and then gained her BSc in Dental Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire in 2015. Since qualifying, she has worked in both the NHS and private settings, and also as a clinical tutor at the University of Teesside.
With an inquisitive mind in the quest to understand more about the human body in relation to dental disease, she is currently working towards an MSc in Nutritional Science and practice. This will allow her to look at the individual and implement lifestyle medicine to reduce inflammatory factors which contribute to dental and overall health issues. As part of this whole body health, she has trained in the area of Myofunctional Therapy, Buteyko Breathing, Massage Therapy and Dental Acupuncture. She currently runs her Myofunctional Therapy clinic from an integrated Chiropractor’s clinic in Gateshead and her passion is to connect with as many like-minded practitioners in her area, to work as a team to help our patients improve function and overall health.
Pete Williams
Founder of Functional Medicine Associates Pete is an exercise and medical scientist. In 2002 he was part of the UK’s founding group of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, as accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association of America. In 2004 he became the youngest ever recipient of a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award from the Register for Exercise Professionals. In 2013 he was in the first worldwide cohort to be awarded Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner status and has represented the Institute for Functional Medicine as a Clinical Innovator. He was also an early adopter of the Prof Dale Bredesen training to better understand neurodegeneration.
Pete has had over 20 years of experience applying Functional Medicine in clinical practice and is seen by his peers as one of the leading figures in Functional Medicine in the UK. He is a sought-after speaker and advisor to nutraceutical and lab testing companies. Pete has recently developed a genomics panel DNA Smile in collaboration with genomics company DNAlysis and Nordic Labs to help patients and clinicians better understand the oral and systemic health connection. Throughout this time, he has treated people with a wide range of chronic diseases.
Pete is a personal and professional advocate of exercise and the key role it plays in health. He loves to practise what he preaches in all aspects of life including keeping up with his two young sons.
Dr Victoria Sampson
Dr Victoria Sampson obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Barts and the London. She is now known for her work in developing salivary diagnostics, microbiome testing and incorporating artificial intelligence into every day care. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide resulting in her becoming a scientific advisor, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally. She also has a post graduate Diploma in Periodontology in 2022.
Victoria has been at the forefront of change in dentistry, by undertaking research projects in multiple fields of dentistry and taking a special interest in the relationship between the mouth and the body. She has published numerous papers both in the UK and internationally, with her most recent publication in the British Dental Journal being the most cited and viewed article ever published. Most recently, Victoria was shortlisted as one of the most promising young scientists in Europe for the Forbes 30 under 30 in Science and Healthcare 2022 for her efforts and devotion to healthcare. She is the first dentist to ever shortlist for Forbes.
In both 2021 and 2022, Victoria was also recognized for her achievements, as one of the finalists for the award for Best Young Dentist in England by the Private Dentistry Awards as well as winning best Young Dentist Award by the British Endodontic Society. She has also won national prizes from the British Society of Dental Maxillofacial Radiology and the Association of British Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for her research. Victoria is one of the co founders of the The Health Society in Mayfair, London; the first multidisciplinary health centre where she practices functional and precision dentistry as well as heading clinical research trials from.
Yulli Tamayo-Myerson
Yulli is the Founding President of the British Society of Myofunctional Therapy, Founder and Director of Myofunctional Therapy UK and the Founder and Director of The Myobreathe Foundation and Clubs. Yulli has a background in Clinical Massage Therapy and other forms of bodywork since 1993. She retrained as a Dental Nurse in 1997 and subsequently qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist (RDHT) in 2009. In 2017 she began her journey in Orofacial Myology and since has continued to practice and develop in all three areas of her clinical practice.
Yulli is also trained in:
Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT), Buteyko Breathing re-education, Comprehensive Frenulum inspection, Dental and Medical Acupuncture, TMJ Therapy Diploma, Pediatric Polysomnography, And more recently, Primitive Reflex Integration, Lactation support, Cranial Nerve Integration.
Yulli has traveled extensively over the last few years mainly to the USA and across Europe to complete her education in Myofunctional Sciences and Oral Myology. She is a national and international lecturer and educator in the fields or Orofacial Myology and Airway/Sleep Dental Health.
Yulli is the author of the book “Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – A Journey of Discovery” and the Inventor of the YTM Tool (patent pending) and YTM Method - for the treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s), Orofacial Fascia Release and Glosso Postural Integration.
Yulli is working with the British Society of Myofunctional Therapy, to further OMT in the UK. The aim of the society is to raise public and professional awareness of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s), highlighting the early signs of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and its correlation with poor orofacial development and mouth breathing. She is also part of the Dental Lead Team, working with Public Health Collaboration UK (PHCUK) to develop nationwide policies and strategies to enhance children’s health across the UK.
Yulli sits on the board of the British Association of Sleep Surgeons (BASS) as an allied specialist and on the Volunteer UK COLAB Chapter President for the American Association for Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD).
She is a member of the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals (IATTP), The British Sleep Society (BSS), The Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS), The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), The British Association of Sleep Surgeons (BASS), The British Dental Acupuncture Society, The British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS), The British Association of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT) and The Association of Neurolinguistic Programming (ANLP).
Dr Seb Lomas
Dr. Seb Lomas gained his bachelor’s in dental surgery from the University of Central Lancashire, 7 years after he obtained his first-class degree in Chemistry at Loughborough University. He is a biological dentist and, along with his wife Ally, co-owns the Wonder of Wellness clinic in West Yorkshire.
As a biological dentist, Dr Lomas is an advocate of minimally invasive dentistry. He seeks to educate and support patients by addressing changes in everyday habits and practices, such as the foods we consume, our oral posture, and the way we breathe, which all have a huge impact on our dental and overall health. He also supports patients in removing oral interferences to allow patients to optimise their health and improve quality of life.
Dr Fabian Schick
Dr. Fabian Schick pursued dentistry at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich from 2010 to 2016. Following graduation, he practiced dentistry in Ehingen (Donau) and Munich until 2020. In 2017, he completed his doctoral thesis on postoperative swelling after oral surgeries, which ignited his interest in integrative biological practices.
Motivated to advance integrative-biological dentistry, Dr. Schick acquired certifications in implantology in 2017. In 2020, he began his work at the Clinic for integrative-biological dentistry Dr. Lechner in Munich. He specialized in Biological Dentistry and Ceramic Implants in 2021, driven by his passion for sustainable dental solutions.
As a proponent for ceramic implants, Dr. Schick emphasizes their advantages, such as enhanced biocompatibility and aesthetics. Appointed as an SDS Ceramic Implant Ambassador for Europe in 2023, he continues to advocate for health optimization and longevity through sustainable approaches.
His publications explore the connection between dentistry and chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases, with a focus on how immunological stress from in the oral cavity influence systemic health.
Mark Chapman
Mark graduated from Loughborough University with a BSc honours degree in Management Science in 1984. He then joined Kodak and within a year was appointed to be the Technical Sales Representative for Scotland for what was then called Health Imaging (X-Ray film) and is now Carestream Health. During his time with Kodak, Mark gained a part-time Diploma in Marketing and also became a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Mark subsequently gained a part-time MA in Marketing through the University of Greenwich.
After 16 years with Kodak ending as the Dental Products Sales Supervisor in charge of the field team covering Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Mark then left Kodak to join OpusDent Lasers taking charge of Middle East, India, Africa and parts of Europe, including the UK and Ireland. After 2 years of this, Mark joined Velopex as Sales and Marketing Director, bringing with him the distributorship for OpusDent lasers for the UK and Ireland. After 10 years at Velopex, during which time he worked with elexxion lasers for vet applications and after a brief spell with an Orthodontic Company (where he became a qualified orthodontic assistant) Mark joined elexxion as their first International Sales Area Manager early in 2011. As the International team expanded, Mark became the Director of Global Sales, as well as a qualified Laser Safety Officer. During 2017, Mark assumed the role of Regional Sales Director for the Middle East and Africa Region – a part of the World that he’s been involved in since the mid-1990’s.
Mark was elected to be a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2009. In the same year, Mark also became the UK Dental Industry Representative on the European Dental Industries executive committee (FIDE). He became a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Marketors in 2011 and a Liveryman in 2014. Mark also holds the Freedom of the City of London. He has also passed his advanced driving test.
Interestingly, Mark’s daughter, Lydia, is also a graduate of Loughborough University having received her BA degree in English language, in 2015 and now also holds a Diploma in Marketing.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys swimming regularly as well as playing table tennis with local clubs both recreational and in the Hemel Hempstead league. Mark also owns and manages a local residential property, which he rents out - something that he’s being doing since 1999.
Mark has run both Dental and Vet laser Workshops, Seminars and other events all around the World and enjoys passing on his extensive knowledge during both lectures and “hands on” sessions.
At the end of 2018, Mark retired, leaving as his only work interest doing laser inspections throughout the UK, using annually calibrated laser measuring tools. In mid 2023 Mark organized a Neonatal tongue tie workshop presented by Dr Bob Convissar and as of Spring 2024 has returned to laser sales and support with the SWOT range of lasers.
In addition to this, pre-Covid Mark worked as a school volunteer helping with Forest School once a week as well as running a Table Tennis Group twice a Month for the local U3A. You’ll find Mark at local quiz evenings, singing with a local choir: Just A Cappella (now as a committee member looking after public relations) and supporting England (and Yorkshire) cricket at venues as disparate as the Caribbean, India, Australia and Headingley as well as his boyhood football team: Hull City and both Rovers and Hull FC.
John Roberts
Dr John Roberts B.Ch.D., D.I.M went to Leeds University 1977-1981 and achieved a degree in Dentistry.
Completing a second Doctorate degree in Washington DC USA, 2000 – 2002, meant John could practice as a dentist equipped with a brand-new knowledge base about many complementary and alternative health care practices.
On 3rd March 2003 John set up the Integrative Health Practice at Cote Royd Dental, where dentistry became part of a team approach to overall Health Care.
Throughout John’s colourful career, John has given lectures here in the UK, Europe Asia, South America, and the USA at the Institute for Natural Dentistry. He has delivered multiple training for dentists and health practitioners on a holistic approach in Dental care. Following this success, John began lecturing and teaching dentists about his vison and interpretation for Health Orientated Dental Care and was able to influence and focus their learning on how to integrate dentistry and general holistic care.
Today, John continues to work collaboratively, through Dentistry 4 Health & Healing https://www.dentistry4healthandhealing.com, with dentists, hygienists, osteopaths, craniologists, naturopathic and many other Health practitioners for patients, across Europe & the globe, that want this style of Dental Care.
Annalea Staples
Annalea is a dedicated Dental Therapist and Myofunctional Therapist, providing virtual and in-person support to patients at the Wonder of Wellness clinic in West Yorkshire. With a decade of experience in biological dentistry and a background in paediatric dental research at the University of Leeds, Annalea is a seasoned professional in her field.
Her academic achievements include a PG Cert in Health Research, complemented by her role as an educator. Annalea imparts behaviour change and motivational interviewing techniques to dental and healthcare professionals across the Yorkshire and Humber region. As a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team, she has actively contributed to the development and implementation of oral health interventions for children, presenting her insights at national and international conferences.
Annalea's passion centres around supporting children and families for optimal health outcomes. Her approach involves thorough screening for breathing disorders, guiding children in developing correct breathing habits and muscle function, and establishing solid nutritional foundations.
In her commitment to holistic care, Annalea engages her patients in discussions about oral systemic health. Her comprehensive approach addresses microbiome, oral inflammation, systemic health, and wellbeing. Annalea's treatment modalities are personalised and biological, incorporating microbiome and genetic testing, guided biofilm therapy, as well as ozone and dual laser therapy for effective management of oral inflammation.
Dr James Goolnik
James Goolnik is a dentist with a Master’s degree in Conservative dentistry. James was previously President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a judge for both the Dental Industry Awards and the Private Dentistry Awards and he lectures internationally on the mouth body connection.
A smart certified member of The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He wrote a cookbook called ‘Kick Sugar’ helping our patients to reduce the sugar in their diets.
James is also the Founder of the Bow Lane Dental Group in London. Having worked in the same practice for over 22 years, he has witnessed first-hand how sugar damages the body on a daily basis.
He is studying a nutrition diploma with the Institute of Optimal Nutrition.