20 March 2023 A GLOBAL TASKFORCE of academic experts has concluded that teledentistry has the ability to give millions more people around the world regular access to dental services.  Brought together by the Oral Health Foundation and Unilever, the group found that teledentistry has the potential to remove or reduce many of the major barriers associated with access to oral healthcare, specifically in developing and emerging countries.  The panel determined that teledentistry can be an effective method for education, dental referrals, early detection of disease, treatment planning and ..read more

Despite the link between oral health and general health being clearly understood and supported by many global bodies, oral diseases are still very common all around the world. To effectively tackle the pain and suffering many people feel because of poor oral health, a more pragmatic approach is needed. A preventative attitude to oral health is the best option.  Many people do not have regular access to oral care services and therefore miss the necessary care and specific preventative education that will help to keep their mouth and body healthy.  This is especially true for populatio ..read more

Hello everyone! My name is Cameron and I am from Nottingham college. Right now, I am fundraising for dental health. This is incredibly important to me because I want everyone to have the dental treatment they deserve. As part of this, I will be doing a sponsored silence for two days. I would really appreciate all the help and support to reach my goals. Even if you can't donate then please spread the word and repost my appeal. Any help is greatly appreciated. The Moveit4smiles campaign has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer. By suppor ..read more

Julie joined the Oral Health Foundation at the start of 2022 as the Executive Assistant and works closely with the Director of Operations to ensure the efficient organisation and administration of the Oral Health Foundation’s office and day-to-day operations. Julie has worked in the charity sector for over 17 years, in Administration, Fundraising, and Learning and Development roles, and has a wealth of experience at managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering successful outcomes through effective prioritisation. Away from work Julie enjoys gardening, with spring being her favourit ..read more

Many factors can influence our life: where we go to school, what friends we make, and even the opportunities we have in life. However, one of the things we don’t usually think about is how our socioeconomic status - the combination of our income, occupation, and social background - can affect our dental health. Two years ago, Public Health England released a report which shows that various factors can impact our health. “Inequalities by individual socioeconomic position and area deprivation were the most researched topics and there is clear and consistent evidence for social gradients in the p ..read more

Hello, and welcome to a brand-new issue of Word of Mouth – the Oral Health Foundation’s digital magazine. We know you didn’t expect to see a new issue until March but here we are with a bunch of new, interesting articles for you! This issue will shine some light on an important topic -- inequalities and how they impact the oral health of those who are less fortunate. We will touch on how socioeconomic position in society, geographical location, and level of education can influence people’s perception of oral health and the ability to access help. Nevertheless, we explore the issues some vulner ..read more

24 February 2023 The Oral Health Foundation calls for urgent action after a new report by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities highlights a catastrophic rise in childhood tooth extractions. Shocking figures reveal an 83% increase in the number of 0-19 year-olds being admitted to hospital for tooth extractions under general anaesthetic, due to tooth decay. In total, there were 26,741 tooth extractions on 0-19 year-olds, due to tooth decay between 2021-2022. According to the report, there are large disparities between areas of the country, for example, Yorkshire and the Humber rates ..read more

10 October 1952 – 8 February 2023 We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague, Simon Howell. Simon was Director of Campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation (previously the British Dental Health Foundation) from 2004 to 2014. He previously worked at Smile-On learning, so came to the Oral Health Foundation with a wealth of industry knowledge. During his time at the Oral Health Foundation, Simon was at the forefront of delivering our public oral health awareness message, with major campaigns such as National Smile Month and Mouth Cancer Action Month. He was also ins ..read more

Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to a brand-new issue of Word of Mouth – the Oral Health Foundation’s digital magazine. It’s the end of January and now that all the celebrations are over, this edition will ensure you’ve got your mouth in order. Buckle up and go through brushing top tips our experts have selected for you. These will help you to stay on top of your oral health routine and make sure you do it correctly. Now that the festive season is over, your fridge and food cupboards need healthy top-ups, right? Discover what foods and drinks are good for the health of your mouth. These will ..read more

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