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  1. Campaigns & activities
  2. Dental Buddy

Oral Health in the classroom

At the Oral Health Foundation, we are dedicated to improving the oral health of young children. From brushing their first tooth, to their first trip to the dentist, a child's oral health plays a key part in their early year's wellbeing.

That’s why we focus on bringing oral health to all in the classroom. We have a full range of resources available for every key stage, as well as creating the opportunity to become a dental buddy or find one in your local area.

Dental Buddy

Dental Buddy

Dental Buddy is a series of free educational resources aimed at nursery and schoolchildren in order to increase the amount of time oral health is taught in the classroom. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2018

Updated: 16th June, 2023

Author:

Our work with schools

Our work with schools

From brushing their first tooth, to their first trip to the dentist, we are dedicated to working with nurseries and schools everywhere to improve the oral health and wellbeing of young children. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: David Arnold

Brush Time

Brush Time

Brush Time is a new and comprehensive tooth brushing programme, developed by us, to advise nursery and school staff on how they can help children to brush their teeth correctly. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2017

Updated: 16th February, 2023

Author: Gavin Hawes

Early Years’ Foundation Stage

Early Years’ Foundation Stage

Our Early Years’ Foundation Stage (ages 0-5) framework includes a basic teaching of oral hygiene for children from birth until the end of the academic year in which their fifth birthday occurs. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2017

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: David Arnold

Key Stage One

Key Stage One

For Key Stage One (ages 5-7), we build on a child's own experiences, explaining why they need to be a good buddy to their mouth, how to look after them and what different teeth do. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2017

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: David Arnold

Key Stage Two

Key Stage Two

During Key Stage Two (ages 7-11), pupils learn about themselves as growing and changing individuals with their own experiences and ideas, and as members of their communities. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2017

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: David Arnold

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    An exciting new opportunity for dental nurses

    The Janet Goodwin Educational Grant is a financial bursary to help dental nurses upskill and achieve their diploma.

  • Knighthood for former trustee Professor Nairn Wilson

    Knighthood for former trustee Professor Nairn Wilson

    20 Jun 2023 - The Oral Health Foundation congratulates Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent on being appointed Knight Bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday Honours List.

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  • The Janet Goodwin Educational Grant for dental nurses

    The Janet Goodwin Educational Grant for dental nurses

    The Janet Goodwin Educational Grant helps to support the future of dental nursing by providing students and professionals with bursaries for the development of their careers.

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  • What to do following an extraction

    What to do following an extraction

    General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.

  • Mouth ulcers

    Mouth ulcers

    Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.

  • Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.

  • How to spot mouth cancer

    How to spot mouth cancer

    How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.

  • Geographic tongue

    Geographic tongue

    Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.

  • Bridges and partial dentures

    Bridges and partial dentures

    These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.

  • What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

    What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

    10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.

  • Wisdom teeth

    Wisdom teeth

    The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.

  • Sugar free chewing gum

    Sugar free chewing gum

    Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.

  • “Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

    “Spit don’t rinse” for better oral health

    6 JUNE 2016 - Fitting is largely considered one of the worst habits a person can have yet that’s exactly what one leading health charity is asking all of us to do.

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The Oral Health Podcast

The Oral Health Podcast

Listen to bite-size discussions with industry leaders about how to improve your oral health. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2019

Updated: 3rd November, 2022

Author: George Bushell

A-Z of Oral Health

A-Z of Oral Health

Learn all about a variety of oral health conditions and how they can affect you. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 6th April, 2023

Author: Sophie Turner

The role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes

The role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes

In a new opinion paper on the role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes, we define the major barriers to accessing oral healthcare and review the most recent publications on teledentistry projects. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2023

Updated: 6th April, 2023

Author: Viktoriia Davydenko

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