National Smile Month

Between 17 May and 17 June 2021, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important health issues and ready to put a smile on everybody's face.

We want you to join us and make a positive difference to the oral health of millions of people.

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Oral health education for children

For years we have been providing parents, carers, and oral health educators with tools to help inspire our youngsters to take good care of their oral health through our Dental Buddy programme.

This year, we’re excited to announce that Dental Buddy has been given a revamp with a fresh new look and more exciting resources to help get children excited about looking after their teeth.

Whether it’s their first tooth, or their visit to the dentist, a child’s early experiences of oral health can impact on the rest of their life.

That’s why we have created Dental Buddy which provides you with everything you need to teach oral health education at home.

And the best part? It’s absolutely free!

What children will learn with Dental Buddy

The importance of brushing teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

The role sugar plays in diet and what a balanced diet means.

Why everybody should visit the dentist.

Who should download Dental Buddy

Parents or guardians living with children aged 0-11.

Teachers looking to gather materials for home-schooling.

The free and downloadable resources are available below and are split by age group.

Each pack comes with a lesson plan, worksheet and interactive presentation and covers the importance of a healthy mouth.

The materials are designed to be fun and engaging including the use of charts, quizzes and even experiments.

Dental Buddy and other downloads

Dental Buddy: Early Years’ Education (years 0 – 5)

Lesson One: Presentation

Lesson One: Plan & worksheet

Lesson Two: Presentation

Lesson Two: Plan & worksheet

Dental Buddy: Key Stage One (years 5 – 7)

Lesson One: Presentation

Lesson One: Plan & worksheet

Lesson Two: Presentation

Lesson Two: Plan & worksheet

Lesson Three: Presentation

Lesson Three: Plan & worksheet

Dental Buddy: Key Stage Two (years 7 – 11)

Lesson One: Presentation

Lesson One: Plan & worksheet

Lesson Two: Presentation

Lesson Two: Plan & worksheet

Lesson Three: Presentation

Lesson Three: Plan & worksheet

Brush Time

Brush Time programme

Brushing Reward Chart

Free tooth brushing chart

Latest

Oral-B Fixodent Plus

Provides up to 6 hours of fresher breath among, a strong hold and keeps the dentures securely in place when compared to no adhesive. It also creates a food seal that helps prevent food particles from getting beneath the dentures, has a 75% thinner nozzle vs. Fixodent Complete variants allows for superior food seal and easy application in continuous lines. Acts as a cushion between gums and dentures, allowing for a customized fit.
Oral-B Pro Expert Toothpaste

Oral-B Pro-Expert Professional Protection Toothpaste, developed with Oral-B experts, protects the 8 areas dentists check most. It contains Stannous Fluoride Complex, a unique combination of ingredients. It targets and protects against the issues it finds in your mouth: cavities, plaque, gum problems, sensitivity, stains, bad breath, tartar and enamel erosion.
Oral-B Pro 3

The sleek handle of the 3000 electric toothbrush helps you brush for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area you're brushing. Oral-B's unique round head removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums. The toothbrush also helps you protect your delicate gums with the pressure control technology that reduces brushing speed and alerts you to be gentler if you brush too hard. Model also includes a travel case.
Oral-B Pro 2

The sleek handle of the 2000N electric toothbrush helps you brush for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area you are brushing. Oral-B's unique round head removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums. The toothbrush also helps you protect your delicate gums with the proprietary pressure control technology that reduces brushing speed and alerts you to be gentler if you brush too hard.

Rate My Plate

Let us rate your plate for National Smile Month and see what changes you could make to improve your oral health.
Cleanse your cupboard for National Smile Month

Make some simple changes to your food cupboard and improve your oral health.
The Great British Brushathon

On Wednesday 2 June at 9am, The Great British Brushathon will connect people from all around the country in one giant communal brushing event.
Sharing your smile around the UK

Want to spread some positivity and share your smile? If so, help us spread some smiles across the UK and shout about the importance of good oral health!
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.
Workshops

Workshops involve dental practices and oral health educators popping into schools, care homes, community centres and workplaces to deliver oral health education.
Arts and crafts

Often people love nothing more than getting their hands dirty making things. Creative sessions are hugely inspiring, either in community groups or schools and a great way to include oral health messages.

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.
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.
Bridges and partial dentures

These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.
Veneers

A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth and can improve the colour, shape and position of your teeth.
Tooth whitening

Tooth whitening can be a very effective way of lightening the natural colour of your teeth without removing any of the tooth surface.
Implants

A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails.
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.
Burning mouth syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.

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