Smile MonthBetween 11 May and 11 June 2026, the Oral Health Foundation will raise awareness of important oral health issues. Join the nation's biggest oral health campaign and help bring a smile to millions of people. This year is our biggest year yet as we get ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Smile Month, and we need your smiling faces to make it happen. Join our Smile Wall using the buttons below. See our online wall Add your smile There are lots of different activities you can take part in for Smile Month. Have a look at the full list here. Take part The Smile Wall About the campaign What is Smile Month? History of the campaign Why it matters today Who takes part 50 years of smiles The story of 50 years How smiles have changed Half a century of healthy smiles Our vision for the next 50 Why smiles matter Better oral health Confidence & wellbeing Social and life impact Everyday quality of life Who's behind it Oral Health Foundation Our sponsors Take part Activities For dental teams For schools & youth groups In workplaces For families and communities View all Downloads Logo & email signature Social media Digital guides Learning resources Facts and talking points For dental professionals (DCPs) Shop Fundraising Donate Set up your fundraising page Fundraising ideas Taking action Wall of Smiles Sign the Prevention Pledge Your oral health Daily habits Brushing basics Cleaning between teeth Why mouthwash matters Diet Diet and oral health Best tooth-friendly foods Foods and drinks to avoid The impact of sugar The role of hydration Children's teeth First teeth School years Teen habits Making brushing fun All ages Young adults Adults Older adults Changes to watch for Common mistakes Brushing too hard Rinsing with water Grazing all day Ignoring bleeding gums Oral Health Foundation Home Campaigns & activities Smile Month Take part Create a Smiley Monster For Smile Month we have got a competition the whole family can get involved in! The rules are simple – we want you to create a monster made entirely or partially from oral health products. Whether it be floss harps, toothbrushes or mouthwash bottles, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s colourful, creative and has a smile! It’s that easy. We will be giving shout-outs to our favourite entries throughout the campaign, so make sure to post a picture on social media along with the relevant hashtags so we can easily find yours! The winner of each category will also receive a special prize. Age categories Ages 0-5 Ages 6-10 Ages 11-16 Ages 17+ How to enter Create a smiley monster using oral health products and craft materials. The monster must be made entirely or partially of oral health products and must have a distinctive smile. Send us photos of your smiley monster by: Uploading it to social media, tagging Smile Month, and using the hashtag #SmileyMonster Emailing [email protected] All entries must include photos of the monster, a name, and the age category. Entries are now open The winners of each category will be announced during the final week of Smile Month. Want some inspiration? Have a look at these examples below Manage Cookie Preferences