Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened and send sympathy to everyone touched by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our nation, and indeed the world, could not have been blessed with a more dutiful servant and her integrity and work ethic were an example to all. She had so many inspirational qualities and her beaming […]
NHS Dental Access Crisis
The BBC has revealed the full extent of NHS dentistry shortage by it’s far-reaching research Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service, a BBC investigation has found. In a third of the UK’s more than 200 council areas, they found no […]
Landmark global strategy on oral health adopted at World Health Assembly 75
A year on from the historic World Health Assembly resolution on Oral Health in May 2021, the first concrete step towards the full implementation has taken place. The resolution recognised the global burden of oral diseases and their associations with other conditions, urging Member States to address shared risk factors, enhance the professional capacity of […]
Dental Professionals awarded in New Years Honours list.
In the New Year Honours List, Dr Sandra White, until recently Director Dental Public Health England is appointed OBE and Professor Iain Chapple lately Head of Dental School, Birmingham is made MBE. Awesome Oral Health CIC congratulates them both on their appointments. Sandra White OBE Dr White was Director of Dental Public Health England for […]
Save your Tooth! What to do in an emergency
The IADT have created this brilliant infographic for all. It could help to save your tooth or one of a loved one. Please read, then share widely. Their download is available in multiple languages from: https://www.iadt-dentaltrauma.org/for-patients.html
New President of the Oral Health Foundation officially appointed on 6th December
Dental Hygienist Mhari Coxon is looking forward to her tenure over the next 2 years. She proudly takes over from Raisin Awareness Advisory Board member Ben Atkins who remains a trustee at the Oral Health Foundation. Mhari says: “In the past two years, the way in which we view our health has changed drastically, yet […]
Latest Government Oral Health Advice published September 2021
The latest evidence-based oral health guidance from Public Health England was published on 21st September 2021. The guidance is the result of a comprehensive review of published research evidence on prevention and draws on a UK wide collaboration of over 100 well respected experts including frontline dental teams and patient representatives. Designed for use by […]
How to use plaque disclosing tablets.
Free downloadable instructions on how to use plaque disclosing tablets to check how effective your toothbrushing is.
Free to download Toothbrushing app BrushDJ
What is Brush DJ? Brush DJ is an award-winning, free toothbrush timer app that plays 2 minutes of music taken from the user’s device to encourage brushing for an effective length of time. The app also allows users to set reminders to brush twice a day, clean between the teeth and when next to see […]
Fabulous, fun Kids Videos from BSPD (British Society of Paediatric Dentistry)
We really love these videos for getting the message across to even the youngest audience members. Hey Duggee toothbrushing song Dr Ranj-Dental check by 1 CBeebies My First Dentist visit How to care for teeth (Age 0-3) How to care for teeth (Age 3-6) How to care for teeth (Age 7+) Looking after children’s teeth […]