16-SEP-21 Launching next month, Safe Smiles will give advice and support about how to get a great smile in a safe way. Read more
24 JUN 21 - The Oral Health Foundation welcomes these new restrictions and acknowledges that it is a step in the right direction, but worries that there is still a lot more work to do. Read more
04 MAR 21 - A new study has found that people with advanced gum disease are much more likely to suffer complications from coronavirus, including being more likely to require a ventilator and to die from the disease. Read more
10 NOV 20 - A new piece of research has linked toothbrushing habits to the spread of COVID-19. Read more
27 JUL 21 - The charity believes tackling the nation's sugar consumption is both urgent and highly necessary and calls on the government to take action. Read more
21 JUL 21 - Young Libby McIntyre, aged 10, from Dunbar in Scotland has been named as our third winner of Nominate a Smile 2021. Read more
14 JUL 21 - London Super Nanny, Fabiana Madeira, has been announced as our second winner of Nominate a Smile, held during National Smile Month 2021. Read more
14 JUL 21 - Our first winner of Nominate a Smile to be announced is Isles of Scilly dentist Dr Michael Twamley who impressed us with his community work and passion for spreading healthy smiles. Read more
14 JUN 21 - New survey released as part of National Smile Month has revealed what tops the list of things Brits could not go a day without. Read more
07 JUN 21 - Research as part of National Smile Month has revealed a number of Brits are only brushing their teeth once a day. Read more
04 JUNE 21 - New data collected by the Oral Health Foundation has found further evidence of an NHS dental service in crisis. The charity is now calling on ministers for action. Read more
27 MAY 21 - New National Smile Month research data has revealed young people lead the way in oral health during lockdown Read more
19 MAY 21 - New survey data has revealed the profound impact of the pandemic on the way we view our smiles. Read more
18 May 21 - Johnson & Johnson Ltd., the makers of LISTERINE®, are delighted to support National Smile Month once again, to help raise awareness of the essential care provided by dental professionals nation-wide and the importance of oral health among the general public. Read more
11 FEB 21 - The Oral Health Foundation welcome new proposals from the Government to reform the NHS which will help ease the process of water fluoridation for local communities. Read more
19 JAN 21 - New research from Oral Health Foundation and Colgate has found that lockdown has pushed some people to take dental matters into their own hands. Read more
23 DEC 20 - The Oral Health Foundation and the BDSHT have teamed up with GSK to provide over 100,000 tubes of toothpaste to those in need in Greater Manchester. Read more
19 Nov 20 Cases of mouth cancer in the United Kingdom have nearly doubled in the last 20 years, yet an alarming number are unable to identify the early warning signs and symptoms. Read more
18 NOV 20 - As part of Blue Wednesday for Mouth Cancer Action Month 2020 we're asking the nation to do a mouth cancer check. Read more
01 NOV 20 - New cases of mouth cancer in the United Kingdom have risen to a record high, according to the findings of a new report. Read more
09 OCT 20 - Leading oral health charity, the Oral Health Foundation, are concerned that these DIY dental TikTok videos are potentially putting millions of users at risk of harm. Read more
02 OCT 20 - Earlier this week we received the tragically sad news that Janet Goodwin, our former President, has died. She was a fantastic oral health champion and a fantastic lady who will be sorely missed. Read more
Home tooth whitening is big business, but legally these kits can contain only a tiny amount of active ingredient, while some dodgy ones sold online contain far more than is allowed Read more
20 AUG 20 - For the first time, a bamboo toothbrush has been granted the Oral Health Foundation's seal of approval as part of our accreditation scheme. Read more