Posts Tagged ‘National Smile Month’
Smiling is the Key to Good Health, Research Reveals
Most people associate a smile with happiness and confidence, but research claims that smiling and laughing could also hold the key to good health. Scientific studies into the benefits of smiling and laughter have been conducted since the 1960s and the overwhelming message is that smiling and laughing are good for you. Clinical studies have […]
Cornish Pupils get a Lesson in Oral Hygiene
Cornish pupils were given a lesson in oral hygiene earlier this week, thanks to one of the school mums. Tracy Davies, a mum at the school and a dental hygienist and therapist, visited children at Connor Downs Primary School to talk about oral hygiene, how to brush your teeth and how to reduce the risk […]
National Smile Month Campaign Encourages People to Save Water
This year’s annual National Smile Month campaign is encouraging people to save water, as well as brushing up on oral hygiene. The British Dental Health Foundation has joined forces with Save Water Save Money to promote oral health and saving money by cutting down on the amount of water we use. Research carried out by […]
British Dental Health Foundation Appeals for Better Oral Hygiene
The British Dental Health Foundation has called for better oral hygiene as it launches National Smile Month. National Smile Month is an annual campaign, which is designed to promote oral health and encourage people to adopt better oral hygiene habits. Despite knowing that it is advisable to brush the teeth twice a day, research suggests […]
National Smile Month 2011
National smile month in the UK runs from the 15th of May to the 15th of June and local councils around the country have run events to raise awareness of the importance of dental health, to help you keep a lovely white smile. One local borough that has embraced the event is Milton Keynes, which […]
Sheffield Residents make the most of National Smile Month
Residents in Sheffield have been actively encouraged to get involved in National Smile Month, a national campaign which is run by the British Dental Health Foundation to raise awareness of oral health and encourage people to look after their teeth and gums. Over the course of the last four weeks, oral health promotions teams and […]
Dental Survey reveals that Chocolate makes us Smile more than Anything Else
A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that chocolate makes us smile more than anything else. The survey, which was conducted as part of the National Smile Month campaign, showed that people enjoy the simple pleasures, with a bar of chocolate topping the poll for ‘things that make you smile’. […]
Oral Health Team hops on the Bus to promote National Smile Month
The Oxford Oral Health Promotion team came up with a novel approach to promote National Smile Month, by jumping on board a bus. The Oral Health Bus toured villages and towns in Oxfordshire to promote National Smile Month and raise awareness of oral health. The bus, which was funded by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, […]
Tyneside Dental Team preparing for Charity Run
The team from Bute Dental in Blaydon are preparing to run the Blaydon Race to raise money for Marie Cure Cancer Care. Members of staff are taking on the challenge in memory of their colleague, Dr Jill Graham, who died of cancer last November at the age of 34. Dr Graham was a keen athlete […]
Dr Who’s Sidekick reveals how she got the Smile Factor
Dr Who’s famous sidekick, Karen Gillan, who plays character, Amy Pond, has revealed how she has the Smile Factor, but unlike most celebrities who are now opting for professional cosmetic dental treatment, Gillan revealed that her secret weapon was in fact an electric toothbrush. The Scottish actress revealed that she used to be conscious of […]
