Medical
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Toothbrush exchange
This is a good one, and really encourages good oral health practice too. Staggeringly, one in six of us only change our toothbrush, or toothbrush...
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Workshops
Workshops involve dental practices and oral health educators popping into schools, care homes, community centres or workplaces to deliver oral...
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Nominate a Smile
Who can get involved: Anyone. Where: Email. When: All 5 weeks of the campaign. How: Email us a photo and a short...
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National Smile Month
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a...
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The role of our trustees
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic direction of the Oral Health Foundation. They ensure we are doing all we can to reach,...
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Dr Nigel Carter OBE - Chief Executive
Dr Nigel Carter OBE has been Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation for more than 20 years. A previous chairman and long term...
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History and milestones
Today, the Oral Health Foundation continues to be an independent charity that aims to improve the oral health of the public by providing free and...
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Driving change
As a charity looking to make a positive impact to the wellbeing of people everywhere, lobbying and influencing policy on all matters relating to...
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Tackling inequalities in oral health
As inequalities in oral health continue to grow, and with incidences of mouth cancer on the rise, our role as a leader in oral health education and...
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Our strategy to 2024
The Oral Health Foundation has launched its new strategy for oral health, which will run until 2024. The new strategy, titled ‘Better...
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Better oral health for all
The Oral Health Foundation is an independent charity (not for profit) dedicated to improving oral health and wellbeing around the world. For more...
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Employer dental insurance
Many companies may choose to offer health benefits to their employees. One of these benefits might include dental insurance. For many employees,...
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Dental visits and working hours
A surprising number of workers struggle to take time off work to visit their dentist. We have found more than half of workers are not allowed...
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Smoking and alcohol at work
According to figures published by the Health & Safety Executive, more than two million workers in the UK suffered from work-related illness...
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Sugar in the workplace
One of the major problems we are continually faced with at work is an excess of sugar. It may be morale boosting and get you on-side with...
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Mental illness and oral health
There is a close connection between the health of the body and that of the mind. There is further evidence to suggest those who experience mental...
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Caring for the elderly
The world is facing significant changes to its elderly population. The proportion of older people is increasing. Around one in 12 people worldwide...
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Hospitals and GPs
Despite a dental practice being the best place to deal with problems in the mouth, a growing number of people are now going to hospitals and...
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Dental professionals
Regular dental care is important for you to develop and maintain good health and wellbeing. Adults and children should visit a dentist regularly,...
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I am thinking about getting treatment overseas. Is this a good idea?
Before embarking on a trip abroad for dental treatment there are a number of factors to consider. It is important to do your research and...
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How do I make a complaint about my dental care?
If you are unhappy with your dental treatment, the first thing to do is always approach your dental practice with your concerns. This can either be...
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What are the NHS dental charges?
In the UK, dentistry is one of the few National Health Service (NHS) services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your...
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How do I find a dentist?
If you are in the UK, you can either telephone the NHS Find a Dentist service 0300 311 2233 or go to www.nhs.uk and under services a post code...
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My face is swollen, what should I do?
If you have facial swelling, this could indicate that you have an infection. You will need to see a dentist as you may need some antibiotics...
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Why am I in pain after a tooth extraction?
Generally any discomfort after an extraction does not last for long and can easily be controlled by the painkillers you would normally take for a...