Why support us?

As an entirely self-funded charity, the Oral Health Foundation relies on your generous support to continue our important mission of bringing better oral health to all. Read more

Mouth cancer awareness

The number of people across the world who are being diagnosed with mouth cancer each year is growing and more must be done to stop this concerning upward trend. Read more

Children and young people

We believe in improving the oral health of young people through providing quality education and greater support, showing our commitment through a number of initiatives. Read more

The elderly and disabled

For elderly people and people with a disability, being able to look after their own oral health can often be quite challenging as they face a number of problems many people may not realise. Read more

Join as a supporter

Our Supporters allow us to provide education and support to some of the most vulnerable groups in areas of deprivation. Help us tackle inequalities by becoming a Supporter today. Read more

Latest

Taskforce backs the benefits of teledentistry to improve global oral care outcomes

20 MARCH 2023 - A GLOBAL TASKFORCE of academic experts has concluded that teledentistry has the ability to give millions more people around the world regular access to dental services.
The role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes

In a new opinion paper on the role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes, we define the major barriers to accessing oral healthcare and review the most recent publications on teledentistry projects.
Cameron Fisher's Appeal

I will be doing a sponsored silence for two days to raise money for the Oral Health Foundation.
Oral health and socioeconomic inequalities

Many factors can influence our life: where we go to school, what friends we make, and even the opportunities we have in life. However, we don’t usually think about how our socioeconomic status can affect our dental health.

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.