22 JAN 2019 - New findings establish a connection between gum disease and the early onset of labour. Read more
20 SEPT 2018 - New research has shown that cleaning between your teeth before you brush them is key to maintaining a healthy mouth. Read more
21 JUL 20 - A young girl from Oldham has been crowned our fifth and final winner of Nominate A Smile 2020 for her act of generosity on her 10th birthday. Read more
20 JUL 20: The Oral Health Foundation is calling on health ministers to remove NHS dental charges in England. Read more
06 JUL 20 - A dental nurse from Leicester has been announced as our fourth winner of Nominate A Smile as part of National Smile Month 2020. Read more
03 JUL 20 - Our third winner of our Nominate A Smile competition is superstar nurse Wendy-Ling Relph from Kent. Read more
01 JUL 20 - 97-year-old Mary Lock from Rugby is our second winner to be announced for Nominate A Smile. Read more
25 JUN 20 - Joshua Forster from St Helens is our first winner of Nominate A Smile 2020 for his passion to provide fun for our four-legged friends. Read more
01 JUNE 2020 - The number of British adults cleaning their teeth with an electric toothbrush has surpassed those using a manual one for the first time. Read more
30 MAY 20 - Most of the British public are in favour of extending the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, as known as the sugar tax. 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
22 MAY 20 - We're delighted to reveal the official song of National Smile Month 2020 'Today Hooray'! Read more
18 MAY 20 - The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life, but it could also be having a significant impact on the health of the mouth, according to a leading charity. Read more
07 APR 20 - We want dental teams and those passionate about championing great oral health to continue doing what they love. Read more
01 April 20 - With safety and good health being of the upmost importance, we have decided to make some changes to how we are approaching this year’s National Smile Month. Read more
23 MAR 2020 - The Oral Health Foundation is calling for a united effort to take action against the ongoing issue of childhood tooth decay. Read more
18 FEB 20 - The Oral Health Foundation is calling on the Government to act after a renewed push for community water fluoridation by NHS England and the Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) network. Read more
10 FEB 2020 - The Oral Health Foundation is advising people to avoid having dental treatment outside of the dental surgery, following a new BBC report into the rise of illegal teeth whitening procedures. Read more
22 JAN 20 - New study finds one in ten children leave primary school without being able to brush their teeth without help. Read more
19 DEC 19 - Oral health experts from around Europe, including the Oral Health Foundation’s Dr Nigel Carter OBE, have launched a new manifesto for improving oral health around the EU. Read more
10 DEC 19 - The United Kingdom’s recent decision to vaccinate boys and girls from HPV-cancers has inspired the formation of a European-wide group to put an end to the virus. Read more
03 DEC 19 - This Christmas we're asking you to support our Save A Smile appeal and continue our mission in 2020 of better oral health for all. Read more
27 NOV 19 - Smokers and heavy drinkers are more willing to give up on their unhealthy habits if they are aware of the links to mouth cancer, according to new research. Read more
25 NOV 19 - A new study has found that having gum disease can also greatly increase your chance of suffering a stroke. Read more
21 NOV 19 - The Oral Health Foundation believes that reducing smoking will have big impact on the UK's growing mouth cancer rates. Read more
31 OCT 19 - The Oral Health Foundation were joined by a room full of campaigners and supporters yesterday at the Houses of Parliament, as the charity launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month. Read more