Posts Tagged ‘National Smile Month’

Health Visitors to Hand Out Free Dental Kits for Babies in North West Leicestershire

Health Visitors to Hand Out Free Dental Kits for Babies in North West Leicestershire

All babies undergoing their four month checks will be given a free dental kit by health visitors as part of a new initiative in North West Leicestershire. The new kits, which contain a baby toothbrush with soft bristles, baby toothpaste and some leaflets with advice about keeping children’s teeth clean, will be given out at […]


Dental Team Supports National Smile Month with String of Events

Dental Team Supports National Smile Month with String of Events

A dental team from Deane is taking part in a series of events in order to raise awareness of the National Smile Month campaign, which runs until the 18th June. The team from Ravat & Ray Dental Care, based on Wigan Road, is hosting a string of showcases and educational sessions around Bolton to educate […]


Figures Show Decay is Main Cause of Child Hospital Admissions

Figures Show Decay is Main Cause of Child Hospital Admissions

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset County Council  are supporting a national oral health initiative in a bid to tackle high rates of dental decay among youngsters. National Smile Month kicks off this week and will run until the 18th June. Recent figures have shown that dental decay is the most common cause of […]


South Lakes Dental Therapist All Smile After Scooping National Award

South Lakes Dental Therapist All Smile After Scooping National Award

A dental therapist from the South Lakes is all smiles after scooping a prestigious national award. Linda Holmes, who lives in Stainton near Kendal, was crowned the winner of the Best Dental Therapist award at The Dental Awards. The ceremony recently took place in London and Linda beat off stiff competition from professionals from all […]


Surveys Suggest Millions Willing To Prioritise Going Out Over Oral Health

Surveys Suggest Millions Willing To Prioritise Going Out Over Oral Health

A survey has suggested that millions of Brits are willing to prioritise going out over their oral health. A new survey, which involved more than 2,000 adults in the UK, showed that almost 20% of people are willing to cancel a dental appointment in order to spend money on socialising, ordering a takeaway or buying […]


Burnley Schoolchildren All Smiles After Visit From Local Dentists

Burnley Schoolchildren All Smiles After Visit From Local Dentists

Primary school children in Burnley were all smiles after spending the afternoon with the dental team from Ravat and Ray Dental Care. Members of staff from the practice visited children to talk to them about oral health as part of National Smile Month. Practice manager, Sharon Fletcher, got into the spirit of things and dressed […]


Pontypool Youngsters Get Into The Spirit Of National Smile Month

Pontypool Youngsters Get Into The Spirit Of National Smile Month

Children from a nursery in Pontypool have joined forces with the British Dental Health Foundation to celebrate National Smile Month. Children from Osbourne Lodge Nursery are taking part in a series of activities and events to celebrate National Smile Month, which is running from the 19th May until the 19th June. The aim of the […]


Ilford Dental Team Hosts Dental Road Show To Celebrate National Smile Month

Ilford Dental Team Hosts Dental Road Show To Celebrate National Smile Month

A dental team from Ilford visited a local shopping centre last week to educate adults and children about oral health as part of National Smile Month. The team of dental workers from Whitestar Dental Care visited the Exchange shopping centre to talk to local people about the importance of good oral health as part of […]


Penkridge Dental Team Share The Importance Of Good Oral Health

Penkridge Dental Team Share The Importance Of Good Oral Health

A dental team from Penkridge is leaving the surgery for the day to celebrate National Smile Month and encourage local people to adopt good oral health habits. The team from Priors Dental Practice situated at Pinfold Lane will be downing their drills for the day to get out and about and talk to local residents […]


Leighton Buzzard Dentists To Hit The Streets For National Smile Month

Leighton Buzzard Dentists To Hit The Streets For National Smile Month

A dental team from Leighton Buzzard will be out and about, talking to people about oral health issues as part of National Smile Month. The dentists and nurses from Cherry Trees Dental will be visiting the town’s market on May 20th and 27th to raise awareness of National Smile Month. The team will be giving […]