Oral Health Foundation

Sugar Levy Takes Effect as Extraction Rates Soar

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy takes effect today in England, and dental organizations across...

Children See 170 Extractions a Day in England and Wales

Dentists in England and Wales performed 42,911 multiple tooth extractions on children age 18...

Poor Oral Health Linked With Frailty in Elderly Men

Oral health problems such as gum disease and tooth loss have been linked to...

Periodontitis Linked to Breast Cancer

Women with periodontitis are two to three times more likely to develop breast cancer,...

Adolescents with Bruxism May Be Victims of Bullying

Today’s public schools are required by law to have anti-bullying policies in place, while...

Two-Thirds of British Adults Feel Uneasy About Dental Visits

Dental anxiety is universal. According to a survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation...

Poor Oral Health Costs United Kingdom £105 Million in Sick Days

Oral health problems cost the United Kingdom more than £105 million ($135.5 million) in...

Storybooks Effectively Prepare Autistic Children for Dental Visits

Children’s storybooks with dental narratives can be effective tools in preparing children with autism...

Staying Up Late Can Give Kids Cavities

Adolescents who stay up late are almost 4 times as likely to suffer from...

Dangers Lurk in the Illegal Tooth Whitening Market

Instead of going to their dentist, 28% of people in the United Kingdom said...