Smile Month

Every smile is unique and deserves to be celebrated. Join our smile wall by visiting dentalhealth.org/smile50 and make history today.

Help us show off the beauty of a smile by joining our #smile50 gallery. dentalhealth.org/smile50

We've received some super heartwarming nominations so far for our #NominateASmile initiative. Make someone's day and help us shout about the incredible people in your community. Fill out the short form below and we will be in touch! dentalhealth.org/nominateasmile

Our denture care guidelines have now been given a brand-new look! Download them today from our website. dentalhealth.org/caring-for-den…

#SmileMonth badges are now in stock! Grab yours from our online shop now dentalhealthshop.org/celebration-go…

Our shop has put together some tooth fairy bundles, perfect for any classroom, nursery, or youth group activity. Grab yours now here dentalhealthshop.org/tooth-fairy-cl…

We were fortunate enough to be invited to theBeneath Sweetness Sugar Art Exhibition yesterday, hosted by @ActionSaltSugar @QMUL and artist Lindsay Servian. It was a really eye-opening exhibit and a great way to illustrate a complex topic.

This is a disappointing decision. Many patients develop serious oral health problems as a direct result of the treatment used to save their lives. These problems are through no fault of their own, yet they still have to pay for the dental care needed. dentalhealth.org/News/disappoin…

HPV causes 5% of all cancers, and a whopping 75% of all oropharyngeal cancers, yet the vaccine rate for protection against this virus is really low compared to national targets. We discuss all this and more on the latest episode of our podcast. shows.acast.com/oral-health/ep…

Oral Health Foundation statement: Dr Nigel Carter OBE's retirement dentalhealth.org/news/dr-nigel-…

Smiley Monsters are back! 👹 Make your own monstrous creation from oral health products and use #SmileyMonster to show them off for the chance to win some great #SmileMonth prizes. Learn more - dentalhealth.org/smiley-monster

Nominate a Smile entries are now open. Show someone close to you how much they matter by putting them forward to win one of five special prizes. #SmileMonth #NominateASmile tr.ee/smile26

Ramadan Kareem! In our latest article we discuss how to keep your mouth healthy during Ramadan, with mindful hydration, brushing, and smart food choices. dentalhealth.org/blog/oral-heal…

We have been campaigning for better access to NHS dentistry, not just for the sake of healthy teeth, but because we know so many dentists have been the first professionals to spot signs of mouth cancer. Fair and equal access to dentistry is vital. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

New government figures show that 33,976 children had to have teeth removed in hospital because of tooth decay, an increase of 11% on the previous year. In 2026 this is totally unacceptable. dentalhealth.org/news/no-child-…

🪥 Thank you to everyone who joined our fun brushing event at Charville Children's Centre. 🦷 Children were able to practice their toothbrushing techniques, and take part in fun activities. Join our next Brush for Life workshop 👉 buff.ly/tDfhHFu @smilemonth

It was a pleasure to present our winning schools & nursery with their art and craft hamper prizes for our @smilemonth display competition 🎉🎨 🖼🎁! Well done: 🎉 @StBridgetsPS 🎉 Prestwick North Early Years 🎉 @AnnickPS You all done an amazing job! #ayrshire #childsmile

📸Make your own #SmileMonth resources 😄 Our on-brand, fully customisable, and totally free templates are back by popular demand! All you need to make the most of these is a Canva account and some smiley photos. Access them all for free here! ow.ly/aO5U50YhttA

Show your mouth some love this Valentine's Day ❤ Brush twice a day ❤ Use fluoride toothpaste ❤ Clean between your teeth ❤ Cut back on added sugar

The Swallows are almost two-thirds of the way to getting a government response to this petition for free dental care for head and neck cancer patients. Help them reach their goal using the link below. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7433…