National Smile Month

Between 16 May and 16 June 2022, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important oral health issues with the theme

Everyone deserves a healthy smile

Join the nations biggest oral health campaign and help bring a smile to millions of people.

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Activities for health professionals

Smiley Selfies

Take a smiley selfie and show your support for improving awareness of oral health Read more

Dental buddy

Download our dental buddy resources to teach children about oral health. Read more

Smiley Monster Competition

Do you have a flair for arts and crafts? Maybe you don't but your children do? If so, we've got the perfect competition for you! Read more

The Great British Brushathon

Join in with our Brushathon on Wednesday 15th of June at 9am and connect with people from all around the country in one giant communal brushing event. Read more

Nominate a Smile

As part of National Smile Month we are giving you the opportunity to nominate someone who always raises a smile to receive the recognition they deserve. Read more

School visit for National Smile Month

For National Smile Month, we’re encouraging dental professionals to make contact with nearby schools to deliver oral health education in the classroom and engage children about healthy lifestyles. Read more

Class visit to the dentist

Classrooms visiting local dental practices are particularly popular event for schools during National Smile Month and are a great way to engage young people in positive oral health messages. Read more

Toothbrush exchange

The Toothbrush Exchange is an amnesty that dental practices, school or workplaces can create by encouraging people to hand in their old brushes and replaces them with a new one free of charge. Read more

Dazzling displays

An eye catching display for National Smile Month is easy to set-up and can be a great way of grabbing people’s attention. They are also a fantastic way for people to learn more about their oral health. Read more

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Make a donation

Make a donation to the Oral Health Foundation and help the people we support to live a better quality of life.
Take part in our campaigns

One of the most influential ways we help improve oral health is by running public-facing campaigns that spread positive messages about the importance of a healthy smile. Our programmes reach millions of people every year, in dental practices, hospitals, schools and workplaces all over the world, giving advice and information about achieving wellbeing through good oral health.
Word of Mouth: January 2023

It is the beginning of a new year so in this issue we are talking about everything that you need to know about how to take care of your oral health. It also covers oral health advice for the elderly and kids.
Why support us?

All your fundraising efforts are put to good use to help us achieve our ultimate aims. Find out exactly where your donations go and why you should support us, our work with young people and support of the elderly and disabled.

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.
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.
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.
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.