Oral Health Foundation

05/06/2026

Today is the last day for entries into our Nominate A Smile competition. Send in your community hero stories today!

Don't miss your chance to celebrate your community hero, you have until Friday 5th to send us your entries!

Visit www.dentalhealth.org/nominateasmile for more information.

05/06/2026

Want a voucher for free? 👀

Visit www.dentalhealth.org/smile50 to take part.

03/06/2026

Want a toothpaste voucher for free? 👀

Our sponsor Oral B are giving away a free toothpaste voucher to anyone who sends us a smiley selfie. Visit www.dentalhealth.org/smile50 to take part.

21/05/2026

It’s Cleft Awareness Week. People born with a cleft lip or palate can face unique oral health challenges throughout their lives, from difficulties cleaning teeth to a higher risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Good oral health support can make a huge difference to confidence, comfort, speech, and overall wellbeing.

We’re proud to be collaborating with Cleft Lip and Palate Action - CLAPA on a free webinar exploring the importance of inclusive, patient-centred dental care for people affected by cleft. The session will help challenge misconceptions around cleft care and support dental teams to better understand the oral health needs of cleft patients.

Learn more about cleft lip and palate and the support available from Cleft Lip and Palate Action - CLAPA

21/05/2026

We have been sent this gorgeous smile wall from Ashton View Care Home as part of our activity. Look at all those beautiful smiles!

If you want to contribute to our Smile Wall, just visit https://www.dentalhealth.org/smile50

21/05/2026

Oral health is an issue that impacts us all. This Global Accessibility Day, let's embrace inclusivity, break down barriers, and ensure every voice is heard in caring for our oral health. Together, we create a brighter, healthier future. 🎉🌍

19/05/2026

From pumice and honey to soot and salt, we've been using pastes made from different things in our environments to clean our teeth for millennia. Learn all about how far toothpaste has come in the latest episode of our podcast.

Listen to The History of Toothpaste from The Oral Health Podcast. From pumice and honey to soot and salt, we've been using pastes made from different things in our environments to clean our teeth for millennia. Learn all about how far toothpaste has come in the latest episode of our podcast.

18/05/2026

As our Smile Month 50 event draws to a close, today’s message is clear 👄

Better oral health cannot wait.

Thank you to everyone joining us to reflect on 50 years of Smile Month - and help shape what comes next.

Professor Tim Newton is now closing the event by launching the Smile Month Prevention Pledge, calling on all of us to support a healthier future through prevention, education and action.

Sign the Prevention Pledge here: https://www.dentalhealth.org/smilemonthpreventionpledge

18/05/2026

Our first panel is underway and is exploring the future of oral health in the UK 👄

From prevention and access to care, to the future dental workforce, the discussion is focused on what must change to create healthier smiles for everyone.

With thanks to our chair Dr Ben Atkins and panellists Professor Iain Chapple, Dr Fiona Sandom MBE, Anna Smith and Preetee Hylton.

18/05/2026

Professor Tim Newton takes to the stage at Smile Month 50 by reflecting on how the campaign has become a national movement for better oral health.

50 years on, the mission continues 👄