Dental teams are in the ideal position to identify and act on early signs of eating disorders, says the Oral Health Foundation. Read more
16 May 2022 - As National Smile Month starts today, Dr Nigel Carter calls for a levelling up agenda so that everybody can achieve the standards of oral health that they really deserve Read more
11 MAY 2022 - The Oral Health Foundation is highly concerned by the number of children having teeth extracted because of tooth decay. Read more
28 MAY 20 - Almost one-in-eight (12%) children have woken up from a nightmare about their oral health, according to the findings of a new study. Read more
5 MAY 2022 - A free resource is now available for Ukrainian refugees wanting to learn more about head and neck cancer. Read more
20 APR 2022 - As part of World Immunisation Week (20-26 April), the Oral Health Foundation is raising awareness about the benefits that can come with vaccinating against disease. Read more
06 APR 22 - Oral Health Foundation is supporting and signing an open letter calling for further proactive measures to reduce the UK sugar intake. Read more
21 MAR 22 - Discover how to take part in the UK’s biggest oral health campaign – that’s the message from the Oral Health Foundation as they prepare to exhibit at this year’s BDIA Dental Showcase. Read more
16 MAR 22 - Discover our top tips for better oral health for Sunday's World Oral Health Day. Read more
01 FEB 22 - A group of key opinion leaders agree on an evidence-based consensus on mouthwash use. Read more
12 JAN 22 - Here's our top five must have design features for electric toothbrushes. Read more
08 DEC 21 - Mhari Coxon has been revealed as the new president of the Oral Health Foundation. Read more
26 NOV 21 - By knowing the causes of mouth cancer, we can take positive steps to reduce our own level of risk. Read more
16 NOV 21 - New research shows two-in-three have never checked themselves for signs of cancer in or around the mouth. Read more
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
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
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
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