Supporting Mouth Cancer Action Month

Become an ambassador

By becoming one of our Mouth Cancer Campaign Ambassadors you can support us by sharing your stories, communicating important information, raising donations and influencing policy. Read more

The Blue Ribbon Appeal

The Blue Ribbon Appeal continues to play a key role in directly engaging people with the issues surrounding mouth cancer. Wear your blue ribbon with pride and help make a difference today. Read more

#BlueLipSelfie

The Blue Lip Selfie campaign encourages the public to adopt blue lips as a visible sign of support for mouth cancer to help boost awareness of the disease. Read more

Activities for health professionals

Healthcare professionals are in the perfect position to inform and educate the public about mouth cancer - during the campaign and all year round. Read more

Blue Wednesday

In 2018, Blue Wednesday will take place 13 November. So whether it's a painted face, coloured clothing or a lipstick, go blue and help us raise awareness of mouth cancer this November. Read more

Fundraising ideas

If you would like to become a fundraiser for the Oral Health Foundation but not sure what to do, take a look at our top 20 ideas for activities to give you a helping hand. Read more

Latest

“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.
Stop smoking and save your health!

Today is World No Tobacco Day, a day that encourages people to look at their smoking habits and try to quit. But why would you want to quit?
Word of Mouth: April 2023

House of Commons NHS dentistry event, dental care for mothers and babies, National Smile Month, and much more are covered in this month's issue of Word of Mouth.

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.