New Oral Health Project Will Help Thousands

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A new oral health project, which was established by the British Dental Health Foundation, is set to help thousands of people.

The BDHF launched the Oral Health Education Project to improve national standards of oral health, by supporting local oral health projects. The campaign has also been supported by Wrigley’s, who has donated £100,000 from the Wrigley Tooth Fairy Fund.

Twelve organisations have been successful in applying for funding from the project. More than 50 organisations applied for financial support and the successful firms have now been notified. The money will benefit several regions across the UK, including Yorkshire and Humberside, East Midlands, London, the East of England, West Midlands, the North East and the South West.

Many of the projects are focused on improving standards of oral health amongst children, vulnerable people and people from underserved areas. Funding has also been allocated to a project for elderly patients, which will include help during in-patient stays in hospital.

One of the key themes of the project is to promote oral health education and funding has been allocated to organisations, which supports the integration of oral health education in schools. The aim is to teach children about oral hygiene and oral health from a very early age, which will stand them in good stead when they reach adulthood.

The project coincides with anniversary celebrations for both the British Dental Health Foundation and Wrigley’s’ and the BDHF will celebrate its 40th anniversary later this year, with Wrigley’s celebrating its centenary.

It is estimated that the Oral Health Education Project will benefit around 20,000 people.

 

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