Moveit4smiles: raising awareness of mouth cancer

Moveit4smiles has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer.

About Moveit4smiles

Moveit4smiles has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer. We do this by tackling some of the UK's most exciting and rewarding physical challenges. Read more

Join us for Bla Bheinn 2021

In September 2021 some brave trekkers will be taking on Bla Bheinn in the Isle of Skye, all in the name of Mouth Cancer Action. Sound fun? Well you can join them.... Read more

Donate to Moveit4smiles

We have seen first hand the devastating affect that mouth cancer can have on a person's life. Your donation to the Moveit4smiles will help us to drive change and raise awareness. Read more

Why we are raising money

With your support, we can raise awareness of HPV and create a world where fewer lives are lost to mouth cancer each year. Read more

Moveit4smiles has raised £30,000 for good causes and continues to inspire others to get moving in the fight against mouth cancer. Here are some of the group's most memorable fundraising efforts.... Read more

Downloads

These are our digital downloads for Moveit4smiles. Please use them, whether you are joining us at Bla Bheinn in May, or would simply like to help us raise awareness of mouth cancer. Read more

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Last chance to see The Dental Hygienist Roadshow

6 JUNE 2023 - It's National Smile Month! Professor Iain Chapple, Benjamin Tighe and Laura Bailey have been touring the UK, bringing The Dental Hygienist Roadshow to dental events throughout the year.
Charity backs landmark oral health prevention report

6 JUNE 2023 - A leading national charity is backing the release of a landmark new report that aims to reduce the number of people suffering from tooth decay while also saving the NHS millions.
“Brush for better health” says charity– Data reveals we are a nation of skippers, plus other brushing habits revealed

30 MAY 2023 - More than half (51%) of UK adults skip toothbrushing once a week, according to new findings from the Oral Health Foundation.
Five conditions that can be affected by poor oral health

23 MAY 2023 - The health of your mouth might be more important than you realise and is linked to a number of other conditions around the whole body, according to the Oral Health Foundation.

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.
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.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

6 JUNE 2016 - Fitting is largely considered one of the worst habits a person can have yet that’s exactly what one leading health charity is asking all of us to do.