Oral Health Foundation

‘Unfair and unjust’ – tooth extractions key reason for hospital admissions among young children

New data shows that tooth extractions is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between six…

Dentistry

Tributes paid to dentistry’s Simon Howell

Karen Coates remembers Simon Howell, the director of campaigns for the Oral Health Foundation until his retirement in 2014. Simon…

Oral health

How one dental nurse is changing the future of children’s oral health

As the autumn term gets underway, a partnership between a Cambridge school and a nearby dental practice is set to…

Dental Nursing

Dental teams crucial for patients with eating disorders, says charity

Dental teams are well positioned to identify and take action when it comes to early signs of eating disorders. According…

Oral health

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Boris Johnson quizzed…

Dentistry

Mhari Coxon – introducing the new president of the Oral Health Foundation

We speak to Mhari Coxon as she takes on her new role as president of the Oral Health Foundation about…

Oral health

Mouth Cancer Action Charter launched to Parliament

The Oral Health Foundation and Denplan today launch their Mouth Cancer Action Charter in the Houses of Parliament. MPs, ministers…

Oral health

Sponsorship and support for mouth cancer

Catherine Rutland explains what it means for Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, to be a returning sponsor of this year’s Mouth…

Dentistry

Oral cancer awareness in general practice

Imogen Fox discusses oral cancer and how to educate and inform patients about risk factors and symptoms. Oral cancer is…

Oral health

One in five adults view brushing teeth as more important daily task than exercise

More than one fifth (21%) of adults in the UK report brushing their teeth as a more important daily task…

Oral health

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 70%…

Dentistry

Dentistry takes top spot for most delayed healthcare service

Dentistry comes first on the list of the most delayed healthcare services in the UK.  In an Oral Health Foundation…

Oral health

Nearly one quarter of UK adults only clean their teeth once a day

  Nearly one in four (23%) Brits admit they only brush their teeth once a day.  And many have no…

Oral health

Younger adults less likely than over 55s to understand benefits of toothbrushing

Younger adults are six times less likely than the over 55s to understand benefits of toothbrushing to reduce caries. This…

Oral health

Oral Health Summit – National Smile Month: making it work for you

  Dr Ben Atkins will speak about National Smile Month and how it can help you reach your goals at…

Oral health

Instagram takeover – Ben Atkins on National Smile Month

This week will see Ben Atkins take over Dentistry’s Instagram account. Here we find out what’s in store.  Hi, I’m…

Oral health

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… The end of…

Dentistry

One in 10 adults more self conscious of smile after COVID-19

One in 10 UK adults are more self conscious of their pearly whites following the pandemic. This is according to…

Dentistry

Oral Health Summit – guide to using oral hygiene to reduce stress in everyday practice

Dr Ben Atkins will discuss how to use oral hygiene to reduce stress in everyday practice at the first ever…

Oral health