Downloads and Resources

As part of Dental Buddy, in association with teachers, educational authorities and oral health professionals, we have developed a range of specialised resources to help deliver better oral health to all.

From Early Years' Education to Key Stage Two, these excellent resources are available for anybody to deliver oral health education in a classroom.

Downloads

Brush Time

Brush Time - Toothbrushing Programme - A comprehensive guide to help with children brushing their teeth, designed to be delivered in group settings.

Other useful downloads:

Dental Buddy Tips & Glossary - a full glossary of words used in Dental Buddy

All About Teeth - background information all about teeth including anatomy and types of teeth, how to clean teeth, and also snacking.

Latest

Oral Health Foundation's response to King's Speech Announcement on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

01 AUG 2024 - The Oral Health Foundation welcomes the Government's commitment to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, as announced in the King's Speech.
Andrew Hay

Andrew is Head of Operations - GC Team at The Co-op and our latest addition to the board of trustees at the Oral health Foundation.
Dent & Go oral care products achieve Oral Health Foundation Accreditation status

31 JUL 2024 - The Oral Health Foundation proudly announces the official accreditation of Dent & Go’s new oral health products.
Half skip toothbrushing once a week, finds charity census

25 JUL 2024 - New data collected by the Oral Health Foundation shows over half of the adult population (54%) admit to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.

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.
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.
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.
Jaw problems and headaches

If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.
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.