Posts Tagged ‘National Smile Month’

The Oral Health Foundation crowns 97-year-old Mary Lock as the second winner of the Nominate A Smile competition

The Oral Health Foundation crowns 97-year-old Mary Lock as the second winner of the Nominate A Smile competition

The Oral Health Foundation has crowned 97-year-old Mary Lock as the second winner of its Nominate a Smile competition. The initiative was set up as part of this year’s National Smile Month campaign.  Mary was nominated for the award by her dentist, Dr Ravinder Kalirai, from Grey Gables Dental Practice in Bilton. Dr Kalirai described […]


Brighton dental hygienist launches new campaign to promote good dental health

Brighton dental hygienist launches new campaign to promote good dental health

A dental hygienist from Brighton is calling upon fellow professionals to support a new campaign, which is designed to encourage members of the public to understand the importance of good oral health and the value of having access to dental services. Christina Chatfield, from the Dental Health Spa, has set up the Save Our Smiles […]


The Oral Health Foundation confirms National Smile Month campaign will go ahead as planned

The Oral Health Foundation confirms National Smile Month campaign will go ahead as planned

The Oral Health foundation has confirmed that its annual National Smile Month campaign will go ahead in May as planned. In an open letter, chief executive of the charity, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, said that times were tough, but that it felt right to celebrate National Smile Month and bring people together, despite the country […]


Tooth fairies spread smiles in Rochdale

Tooth fairies spread smiles in Rochdale

A group of dental nurses, who dressed up as tooth fairies to visit local children, have been spreading smiles in Rochdale. The tooth fairies, dental nurses based in the borough, have been visiting children’s centres, nurseries and groups run by childminders to talk to children about oral hygiene and looking after their teeth and gums. […]


New survey reveals the weird ways Brits use their teeth

New survey reveals the weird ways Brits use their teeth

A new survey, which was carried out to coincide with National Smile Month, has revealed the weird ways British people use their teeth. While most of us use our teeth solely to eat, many are guilty of employing their gnashers for alternative purposes, some of which pose a risk of injury and dental damage. The […]


Leading UK dental charity urges us to be more confident, as survey suggests a third of adults don’t like their smile

Leading UK dental charity urges us to be more confident, as survey suggests a third of adults don’t like their smile

The Oral Health Foundation is urging people to be more confident about their smiles, after a nationwide poll revealed that almost a third of adults aren’t happy with the look of their smile. The survey, which was published to coincide with the launch of National Smile Month in May, suggested that more than half of […]


The Oral Health Foundation urges dental professionals to get involved in National Smile Month 2019

The Oral Health Foundation urges dental professionals to get involved in National Smile Month 2019

The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging dental professionals all over the country to get involved in National Smile Month 2019. The charity’s annual event will take place between the 13th May and the 13th June. This year, the Oral Health Foundation is hoping that the campaign will reach up to 50 million people. The aim […]


Mossley dental centre to host open day and special events to celebrate National Smile Month

Mossley dental centre to host open day and special events to celebrate National Smile Month

A dental centre in Mossley is preparing to celebrate National Smile Month by hosting an open day and running fun activities for children. MIDHS Dental Care is offering visitors the chance to meet the team and tour the practice on June 6th and the clinic will also be hosting fun, dental-themed activities for children, including […]


Rugby dental practice hosts family fun day to celebrate National Smile Month

Rugby dental practice hosts family fun day to celebrate National Smile Month

Children in Rugby were invited to a family fun day at Binley Woods Dentistry last weekend (Friday 2nd June) to celebrate National Smile Month, the UK’s biggest oral health campaign. The team at Binley Woods Dentistry put together a fantastic day to educate people about oral hygiene and healthy eating in a bid to reduce […]


67% of Brits feel anxious about a trip to the dentist, National Smile Month survey reveals

67% of Brits feel anxious about a trip to the dentist, National Smile Month survey reveals

Sixty-seven percent of Brits feel anxious about going to the dentist, a new survey commissioned for National Smile Month reveals. A poll conducted by the Oral Health Foundation for the annual campaign, which runs from the 15th May to the 15th June, also suggested that 33 percent of people are worried about discomfort, while 26 […]