How carers can support somebody’s oral health

Learn how carers can help maintain oral health, ensuring comfort, confidence, and better overall health through proper daily care and dental visits. Read more

For carers

Our resources for carers are designed to support you in looking after the oral health of the people you care for, whatever their age or needs.

We provide clear, practical guidance to help you feel confident supporting daily mouth care, recognising potential problems and knowing when to seek professional help.

By making oral care part of everyday routines, you can help protect comfort, dignity and overall health and quality of life.

How carers can support somebody’s oral health

Learn how carers can help maintain oral health, ensuring comfort, confidence, and better overall health through proper daily care and dental visits. Read more

Oral health for carers training

Empower carers with CPD training to provide safe, effective, person-centred oral care, improving overall well-being and quality of life. Read more

Module 11: Palliative care

Module 12: Practical skills

Module 10: Additional needs

Module 9: Soft tissues

Module 8: Dentures

Module 7: Daily oral care

Module 6: Oral care products

Module 5: Diet and nutrition

Module 4: Oral health and the body

Module 3: Decay and disease

Module 2: A healthy mouth

Module 1: Who cares?

Carers guide to oral health

Key opinion leaders reach an evidence-based consensus on mouthwash use

A panel of leading dental experts has agreed an evidence-based consensus statement on the role of mouthwash as part of maintaining good oral health between dental appointments.
Oral Health: From Treatment to Prevention

This landmark report reflects on five decades of progress in oral health and looks ahead to the future of dentistry, prevention and public health in the UK.
Smile Month Prevention Pledge

Sign our Smile Month Prevention Pledge, to call for a healthier, fairer and more prevention-focused future.
Smile Month launches 50th campaign with nationwide Wall of Smiles celebration

The Oral Health Foundation is inviting people across the UK to share their smile and become part of a nationwide “Wall of Smiles” as Smile Month officially launches its 50th campaign today.

What to do after a tooth extraction

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

Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jaw problems and headaches

Learn about jaw issues, their causes, and treatments. Find out how bite problems impact teeth, gums, TMJ, muscles, and lead to headaches.
Cracked teeth

There are several ways in which your tooth can crack or break and it is important that you get it seen to as soon as possible.
Gum disease

Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontal disease) is swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth.
Lichen planus

Lichen planus is a disease which can affect the mouth and other areas of the body. Symptoms include white patches on the inside of the cheeks.