Energy saving week is here and you can get on board with being more eco-friendly and reducing your bills.  There is lots of advice and tips available on how to reduce your household’s energy waste, here at the Oral Health Foundation we have decided to produce a few of our own; helping the planet, energy costs and your oral health. Conserve water Remember, you should not leave the tap running for the two-minutes that you are brushing your teeth. You also don’t rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth.  You should just spit out the excess toothpaste, this means that the fl ..read more

This week it is STIQ Awareness Week and one month before Valentine's day, so let's get informed about the risks of unprotected oral sex, learn how to protect ourselves and the importance of proper contraception, and what to do if you have STI symptoms. We know that sexual health and oral health are closely connected, yet this link is often overlooked. Most of us were taught in school about using condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during intercourse, but fewer people consider protection during oral sex. The truth is that many STIs can be transmitted orally ..read more

The press office can help journalists looking for comment or interviews with our charity's spokespeople. If you are organising an event for National Smile Month or Mouth Cancer Action Month, our press officers can assist with writing press releases, organising coverage and helping you put your plans into action. On weekdays, you can contact the press office by calling 01788 539 792 or emailing us at pr@dentalhealth.org ..read more

02 DEC 2024 Festive drinks sugar shock: the Christmas coffees that could be ruining your teeth As the holiday season kicks into gear, high streets are filled with the enticing aroma of hot chocolates and Christmas coffees. But behind the festive cheer lies a hidden danger: the staggering sugar content in these popular beverages.  The Oral Health Foundation has examined five of the most well-known coffee chains in the UK to determine just how much sugar can be found in our favourite festive drinks. The charity’s findings reveal that some coffee shop Christmas drinks contain alarming amount ..read more

28 NOV 2024 The second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has taken place at the House of Commons being read by Wes Streeting MP and Secretary of Health and Social Care. He said: “No smoker intends on causing harm to others but that is unintentionally what they do through second-hand smoke. The harms are less than actively smoking, but the evidence shows they are still substantial. If you can smell smoke, you are inhaling it. “Smoke near schools and playgrounds exposes children to smoke. Hospitals, by definition, have very high numbers of medically vulnerable people on their grounds, so thi ..read more

The Oral Health Foundation is proud to present its manifesto, ‘Prevention, care, education: A people’s manifesto for improved oral health in the UK.’ As we approach the 2024 General Election, we call upon the future government to prioritise oral health as a key aspect of overall well-being. Oral health is essential to our daily lives and should be a right for all, not a privilege for some. Our manifesto outlines a vision where oral health is not sidelined but is recognised for its importance in the national healthcare conversation. Dr Nigel Carter, OBE, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Found ..read more

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27 NOV 2024 According to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO), the dental recovery plan launched in February 2024 with the aim that "everyone who needs to see a dentist will be able to," is unlikely to deliver an additional 1.5 million treatments by March 2025. Even if achieved would still mean 2.6 million fewer treatments compared to six years ago.  The report also reveals that, based on NHS England (NHSE) analysis, fewer new patients have received treatment each month since the plan's implementation, compared to the same period in the previous year.  Access to NHS dent ..read more

25 NOV 2024 A new Mouth Cancer Charter has been launched last Thursday by the Oral Health Foundation at the House of Commons. Created as part of November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, the charter aims to show the necessary steps to reduce cases of mouth cancer and its mortality in the UK. The charter recommends seven measures aimed at raising awareness, improving early detection, and enhancing patient care. This includes a government-funded mouth cancer campaign, improving access to routine dentistry and improving training for non-dental healthcare staff to recognise signs of mouth cancer. Prof ..read more