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  1. Campaigns & activities
  2. Oral health in the classroom

Oral Health in the classroom

At the Oral Health Foundation, we are dedicated to improving the oral health of young children. From brushing their first tooth, to their first trip to the dentist, a child's oral health plays a key part in their early year's wellbeing.

That’s why we focus on bringing oral health to all in the classroom. We have a full range of resources available for every key stage, as well as creating the opportunity to become a dental buddy or find one in your local area.

Dental Buddy

Dental Buddy

Dental Buddy is a series of free educational resources aimed at nursery and schoolchildren in order to increase the amount of time oral health is taught in the classroom. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2018

Updated: 2nd February, 2019

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Our work with schools

Our work with schools

From brushing their first tooth, to their first trip to the dentist, we are dedicated to working with nurseries and schools everywhere to improve the oral health and wellbeing of young children. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 20th May, 2019

Author: David Arnold

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Brush Time

Brush Time

Brush Time is a new and comprehensive tooth brushing programme, developed by us, to advise nursery and school staff on how they can help children to brush their teeth correctly. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2017

Updated: 20th May, 2019

Author: Gavin Hawes

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Early Years’ Foundation Stage

Early Years’ Foundation Stage

Our Early Years’ Foundation Stage (ages 0-5) framework includes a basic teaching of oral hygiene for children from birth until the end of the academic year in which their fifth birthday occurs. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2017

Updated: 4th April, 2018

Author: David Arnold

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Key Stage One

Key Stage One

For Key Stage One (ages 5-7), we build on a child's own experiences, explaining why they need to be a good buddy to their mouth, how to look after them and what different teeth do. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2017

Updated: 4th April, 2018

Author: David Arnold

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Key Stage Two

Key Stage Two

During Key Stage Two (ages 7-11), pupils learn about themselves as growing and changing individuals with their own experiences and ideas, and as members of their communities. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 4th April, 2018

Author: David Arnold

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Downloads and Resources

Downloads and Resources

From Early Years' to Key Stage Two, we have lots of freely downloadable resources available for anybody to deliver oral health education in the classroom and beyond. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 22nd April, 2020

Author: Gavin Hawes

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    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.

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    Ben Atkins

    Ben Atkins is the current President of the Oral Health Foundation, a role that begin in December 2019. He is based in Manchester, is one of the charity's spokesmen and makes regular media appearances for us.

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    Liz Kay MBE

    Professor Liz Kay, Foundation Dean of Peninsula Dental School, is the immediate Past-President of the Oral Health Foundation, after many years on the charity's Board of Trustees.

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    Bridges and partial dentures

    These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.

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    A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth and can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth.

  • Tooth whitening

    Tooth whitening

    Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.

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    Implants

    A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails.

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    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.

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    Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.

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    Cracked teeth

    There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.

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Dental Helpline

Dental Helpline

We're here to give you impartial advice about your oral health. Contact our team of fully-qualified professionals by telephone (01788 539780), or email ([email protected]). Read more

Published: 25th October, 2018

Updated: 6th January, 2020

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Dental care and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dental care and coronavirus (COVID-19)

The latest advice on how you can access dental care, treatment and advice during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Author: David Arnold

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