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  1. About us
  2. Our mission and values

Our mission and values

Better oral health for all

Better oral health for all

We are the Oral Health Foundation - a charity dedicated to improving oral health and wellbeing by providing impartial advice on all aspects of oral health directly to those who need it most. Read more

Published: 31st July, 2019

Updated: 1st August, 2019

Author: David Arnold

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Our strategy to 2024

Our strategy to 2024

We believe everybody deserves to have good oral health. Here's our new strategy that can help make this a reality. Read more

Published: 25th July, 2019

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Josh Borthwick

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Tackling inequalities in oral health

Tackling inequalities in oral health

We work to reduce inequalities in oral health by providing information and support for children, the elderly and vulnerable, those with disabilities and people living in deprivation around the world. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2017

Updated: 9th March, 2018

Author: David Arnold

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Driving change

Driving change

One of the ways our charity really makes a difference is by affecting the decision-making of certain policies and laws so that, as a population, we can achieve a higher level of care and health. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2017

Updated: 10th July, 2019

Author: David Arnold

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Our impact

Our impact

We are proud to be a charity whose values remain the same today as when we first formed. Our principles and experiences help to guide us about the work we do and people we help. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: David Arnold

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Annual review

Annual review

This Impact Report gives you a brief overview about some of our activities and achievements in improving the oral health and wellbeing of those in need, over the past year. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2017

Updated: 7th January, 2020

Author: David Arnold

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  • Janet Goodwin Memorial Fund

    Janet Goodwin Memorial Fund

    The Janet Goodwin Memorial Fund supports the future of dentistry by providing dental nursing students and registered dental nurses with bursaries for the development of their careers.

  • The role of our trustees

    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.

  • Ben Atkins

    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.

  • Liz Kay MBE

    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.

Most read

  • Mouth ulcers

    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

    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.

  • Geographic tongue

    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

    Bridges and partial dentures

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

  • Veneers

    Veneers

    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.

  • Implants

    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.

  • Wisdom teeth

    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.

  • Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning mouth syndrome

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

  • Cracked teeth

    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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Oral Health Foundation is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 1027338) and registered as a charity (number 263198).

About Safe Brace

There are now more ways to straighten your teeth than ever before. Being able to make an informed decision on which treatment to have is vital. 

At Safe Brace you can find impartial advice about orthodontic treatment, formed with the combined expertise of the Oral Health Foundation and the British Orthodontic Society. 

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