National Smile Month (2025)

Downloadable resources

Here are just a few things that you can download and use to promote National Smile Month. We’ll be adding more free downloads to this area so that you can support us throughout the month so keep coming back.Read more

Tooth Fairy Competition

The Tooth Fairy needs some decorations for the Tooth Castle. She has asked the Oral Health Foundation to find the best drawing and poem for this year’s National Smile Month.Read more

National Smile Month 2025

Between 12 May and 12 June, the Oral Health Foundation will be raising awareness of important oral health issues.Read more

Boots

During National Smile Month, we partnered with Boots to improve education around children's oral health.Read more

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Factsheets

Free downloadable infographics about oral health and systemic links. Thank you to National Smile Month sponsors Oral B, Boots and Wrigley Oral Healthcare Programme.Read more

How to get a great smile while saving money on my oral health

National Smile Month is the perfect time to be taking control of your oral health. Here are five top tips for saving money while not comprising the healthRead more

The Smiley

With our Smiley, you will find it impossible not to show your smile behind it. More than half a million of you have used them over the years. It’s simple fun, and educational too.Read more

Smiley Selfies

Take a smiley selfie and show your support for improving awareness of oral healthRead more

Week 5: Technology

How technology for electric toothbrushes and other oral care products, mobile apps and education has improved oral health.Read more

Email footers

Add these email footers to your signature to show your support for National Smile Month.Read more

Week 4: The environment

How toothbrushes and other oral health products are made, transported and recycled.Read more

Week 3: Systemic diseases

Oral health is linked to a range of conditions around the body and mind.Read more

Week 2: The daily routine

What a daily oral health routine should look like. What people can do alongside tooth brushing.Read more

Week 1: The mouth

Learn about the changes our mouths go through from cradle to grave.Read more

Dental buddy

Download our dental buddy resources to teach children about oral health.Read more

Brush for better health

Learn about this years theme and the reasons why we chose it.Read more

Competitions

Take part in National Smile Month by entering one of ourcompetitions - there's something for everyone and we hope wecan raise a smile!Read more

A-Z fundraising ideas

Stuck for inspiration? Have a look at our A-Z of fundraising ideas for National Smile Month.Read more

Runs, walks, cycles and swims

A sponsored swim, run or cycle never fails to capture the imagination of everyone around you which spurs you on to do as well as you can.Read more

Mud runs

Mud runs have become an extremely popular alternative to the traditional marathon. They are a great day out for friends and you will be sure to have lots of good stories to tell by the end of it.Read more

Extreme challenges

If so then why not do something a little out of the ordinary. A sponsored skydive, abseil or anything else that comes to mind is a great way of raising funds.Read more

Office fundraising

Get together with your work colleagues and see how much you can raise with some of these fun activities.Read more

Top tips for great oral health

Here are our top tips for great oral health.Read more

How to clean your teeth

One of the most important aspects of a great oral health routine is brushing with a fluoride toothpaste twice daily, once last thing at night and at least one other time during the day.Read more

Diet and oral health

What you eat and drink can have a big impact on the health of your mouth.Read more

Oral health and general wellbeing

Good oral health has many benefits, not only for your mouth but your overall wellbeing too.Read more

Daily health checklist

Use a checklist to stay on top of your health even in busy or stressful times.Read more

Nutritionist Approved Ways to Boost your Oral Health

We’ve partnered with The Health Nutritionist to provide you with some information on how diet can boost your oral health.Read more

Top foods to keep your dentist happy

Have you ever wondered which foods could help keep you away from dental interventions? Daniela from Health Nutritionist explains her top ten foods to keep your dentist happy.Read more

Helping from home

Have a look at some fun ways you can help with your friends and family to fundraise for National Smile Month.Read more

National Smile Month 2020 official song revealed

22 MAY 20 - We're delighted to reveal the official song of National Smile Month 2020 'Today Hooray'!Read more

Lockdown leading to increased snacking culture

18 MAY 20 - The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life, but it could also be having a significant impact on the health of the mouth, according to a leading charity.Read more

National Smile Month

National Smile Month is all about championing the benefits of having great oral health.Read more

The Great British Brushathon

Join in with our Brushathon on 13th May and connect with people from all around the country in one giant communal brushing event.Read more

Listerine

Johnson & Johnson Ltd., the makers of LISTERINE®, are delighted to be a platinum sponsor of National Smile Month, in support of the nation’s oral health.Read more

Invisalign

Invisalign are platinum sponsors of National Smile Month and will be promoting the benefits of safe orthodontic treatment.Read more

Haleon

We will be working alongside Haleon to provide vital information on gum health and acid erosion.Read more

Oral-B

Oral-B is one of our most longstanding partners. We have been together for more than a decade and it’s because we share exactly the same values of prevention and education.Read more

Daily circuit challenge

For the active ones among you, why not set yourself a physical challenge to conquer for National Smile Month.Read more

Sponsored Pledge

Need some motivation to kick a bad habit to the curb? Look no further.Read more

Virtual Quiz

Hosting your very own Virtual Quiz can be a fun way to entertain people in your local community and raise money for a great cause at the time.Read more

Wrigley

Both Wrigley and ourselves believe in taking education right to the heart of local communities. We also recognise the importance which diet plays in our oral health and wellbeing.Read more

Send a letter to the tooth fairy

We're working with the tooth fairy this year and she wants to know how you've been taking care of your teeth.Read more

What your money does

Every donation we receive goes directly towards improving people’s quality of life through better oral health. Every penny helps support our campaigns, programmes and charitable work.We thank you for your generous support.Read more

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Taking part in National Smile Month

Check out the activities and events you can get involved with for National Smile Month 2024.Read more

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Free Downloads

We have some fantastic National Smile Month digital resources you can use to promote great oral health online.Read more

Oral health statistics in the UK

We still have a long way to go to address oral health issues across the country and National Smile Month can help us address some of the key issues.Read more

Social media posts

Share these social media posts to help promote the value of having good oral health.Read more

A range of resources for supporting the campaign.Read more

Donate

By donating to the Oral Health Foundation, you will join a wide range of wonderful people and organisations who are supporting the work we do to achieve better oral health for all.Read more

How your money helps us improve oral health

As an entirely self-funded charity, we rely on your generous support to continue this important mission of bringing better oral health to all.Read more

Create your own fundraising page

Get the most out of your fundraising efforts by creating a page on our website for your activity.Read more

Supporting National Smile Month is a great for team building. It also helps us to improve people's oral health.Read more

Two minute challenge

The two minute challenge is great fun and perfect for schools, colleges, workplaces and community groups. In fact, anywhere there are working groups of people.Read more

School visit for National Smile Month

For National Smile Month, we’re encouraging dental professionals to make contact with nearby schools to deliver oral health education in the classroom and engage children about healthy lifestyles.Read more

Class visit to the dentist

Classrooms visiting local dental practices are particularly popular event for schools during National Smile Month and are a great way to engage young people in positive oral health messages.Read more

Brushathon

The Brushathon is an event which has roots right to the beginning of National Smile Month. It’s not only perfect to get schools and groups of children involved but it’s great fun for adults in the workplace too.Read more

Toothbrush exchange

The Toothbrush Exchange is an amnesty that dental practices, school or workplaces can create by encouraging people to hand in their old brushes and replaces them with a new one free of charge.Read more

Dazzling displays

An eye catching display for National Smile Month is easy to set-up and can be a great way of grabbing people’s attention. They are also a fantastic way for people to learn more about their oral health.Read more