One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay
2021-05-05
More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals. The survey – carried out by PHE– found
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COVID-19 – mouth cancer referrals fall by 33%
2020-12-01
Mouth cancer referrals have fallen by one third since the start of the pandemic – sparking calls for urgent action. New data from the Oral
Freeze NHS patient charges, says dental charity
2020-07-09
The UK government is being confronted by calls to freeze NHS dental patient charges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open letter to
Three in five of UK public support calls to extend sugar tax
2020-06-10
It has been revealed that the majority (61%) of the UK support the extension of the current sugar tax to include fruit juices and milkshakes.
Millennials spend three times national average on dental treatment
2020-06-09
Millennials exceed all other generations when it comes to splashing out on their smiles, a new study has revealed. Adults under the age of 35
Around two in three UK adults now use electric toothbrush, study finds
2020-06-01
Around two in three adults now use an electric toothbrush in the UK – an increase of more than 50%. This means the number of
Nearly one in five children say they dislike their smile, new study finds
2020-05-29
Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking their own smile, it has
Almost one quarter of five year olds in UK experience tooth decay
2020-03-26
New government data reveals one in four five year olds have experienced dental decay in the UK, prompting calls from a charity. New statistics released
‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment
2020-03-02
A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British Orthodontic Society have come together
Dental practice design for nervous patients
2020-01-27
Soft colours, thoughtful furnishings and careful dental practice design can help put nervous patients at ease, says Justin Hind. Being nervous about going to the
Charity launches mouth cancer campaign
2019-11-01
Campaigners and supporters joined The Oral Health Foundation at the Houses of Parliament yesterday as they launched this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month The room was
Understanding mouth cancer
2019-10-22
Ahead of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November, Deborah Lyle takes a closer look at the group of diseases, and explains how dental professionals can
