Improving oral health in the UK

We believe that prevention is better than cure, and press for changes in policy and practice to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Tooth decay – an almost entirely preventable condition – remains the leading cause of hospital admissions among young children in the UK. Prevention should be at the heart of any effective healthcare strategy. Yet successive governments have failed to provide dentists with the plans or priority to deliver on it.

Dental amalgam

We believe the dental amalgam ban will negatively impact on struggling dental services.

Oral cancer

Dentists are on the frontline of the battle against oral cancer, and rates are on the rise.

Sugar

We are leading calls for radical action to lower the nation's sugar intake.

Antimicrobial resistance

Dentists are stepping up to tackle the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Vulnerable patients

We stand up for patients who need us the most.

Dental tourism

Patients need to understand the risks posed by dental tourism.

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening by a dentist (or under the prescription of a dentist) is the only safe and effective way to ensure your oral health is protected.