Oral health campaign

The Ivy, London, will welcome leading figures in the profession and representatives of some of the UK’s largest household names, including platinum sponsors Invisalign, Oral-B, Listerine and Wrigley.

National Smile Month, taking place from May 19 to June 19, is the focal point for thousands of dental and health professionals to co-ordinate events and activities across the UK to improve oral health.  Community groups, businesses, schools, and members of the public are invited to get involved by organising activities such as fun days, talks, sponsored events, displays, open days and competitions.

Chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Nigel Carter OBE, said: “Getting people to talk and think about their teeth and dental habits is vital to our goal of improving the state of oral health not only in the UK but worldwide. “The impact of poor oral hygiene is often underestimated and someone’s poor oral health can be a pre-cursor to a number of serious health issues. National Smile Month is a great platform to discuss these issues with patients and members of the general public. Encouraging people to think about and take better care of their oral health is essential to the success of the campaign.