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Seasons Greetings From NOHPG

December 22, 2018Fiona Ellwood

The committee of the National Oral Health Promotion Group wish members, colleagues, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and a Happy Holiday. 2018 is almost at an end and when we reflect it has been one with success and one with an element of sadness, we cannot escape that, but some fantastic memories have been made. The committee remain determined to continue to support those working within oral health promotion and those within an allied profession – we know that good oral health is part and parcel of a healthy lifestyle in terms of healthy eating and making good life style decisions. We acknowledge… Read More

Chair Announces Name Change

December 8, 2018Fiona Ellwood

It is with much sadness that we announce the sad loss of a former committee member Emma Raper. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at such a sad time. With the agreement of Emma herself, her family the committee the Chair Fiona Ellwood announced that the Patrons Prize will from 2019 be re-named as the Emma Raper Award in her memory – a fitting tribute to her work, passion and drive for oral health.

Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health Conference

November 26, 2018Fiona Ellwood

Members of the NOHPG recently attended the Homeless and Inclusion Oral Health conference, a conference with an audience made up of multi-professional groups. The idea of the conference was to raise awareness of the oral health implications of homelessness and social exclusion and to highlight local initiatives around the country for marginalised and vulnerable people. The theme was ‘how to take action for inclusion” The day features keynote speakers including: Janine Doughty (Doctoral Research Fellow, National Institute for Health Research and Crisis at Christmas dentistry deputy service organiser) Professor Andrew Hayward (Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Inclusion Health Research) Martin Burrows (Healthy Mouths, Groundswell) Professor Ruth Freeman (Professor of… Read More

Presentations from 2018 Study Day

August 10, 2018Baz Pattni

The presentations from the June 2018 Study day have now been uploaded to the members download area. Click the link below Member Downloads

National Oral Health Promotion Group Patron’s Poster Prize

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018Baz Pattni

INVITATION TO PRESENT A POSTER National Oral Health Promotion Group Patron’s Poster Prize NOHPG members, please consider entering your work for the 2018 Patron’s Poster Prize. The posters should describe the authors and/or their teams work for oral health improvement. It should include the evidence base underpinning your work and specifically oral health messages from Delivering Better Oral Health. It should be received by the chair of the group by the 25th May 2018for consideration for this year’s prize which will be presented at the annual study day on the 22nd of June in London. Click here to visit our Poster-Prize page

NOHPG Supports the Eat well and move more Campaign

January 2, 2018Fiona Ellwood

NOHPG are supporting the Change4life Campaign ‘Eat well and move more’ introduced by Public Health England This campaign will shine a light on snacks and snacking and look to encourage a reduction in the intake of sugary snacks – the idea is not o say no snacking but to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks per day and in doing so addressing the the health harms of sugar- child obesity and dental caries being two key health issues related to sugars. Practical advice on snacking, a realistic approach and support in making healthier choices, considering 100 calorie snacks. Dental toolkit – Top Tips for Teeth: Top Tips for Teeth dental… Read More

Help Shape the Future of Oral and Dental Health Research

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017Baz Pattni

Dear Colleagues Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Oral and Dental Health Research Please complete the short survey of what you think are the top research questions via the link below James Lind Alliance Oral and Dental Health Priority Setting Partnership Oral and Dental research in the UK is world-leading. Nevertheless, it does not receive the funds it deserves, resulting in a small National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) portfolio of research, and a possible shortage of evidence to inform decision making. One solution to this would be to identify the research priorities in relation to oral health in order to focus research on these priorities. A… Read More

BASCD Conference

November 11, 2017November 11, 2017Baz Pattni

Calling all Oral Heath educators, promoters and dental professionals, this is a conference not to be missed – are you passionate about community care or simply have an interest in dental public health? This is one for you. 16th November 2017 – Cavendish Conference Center, London View the full programme: Event information and registration

BASCD Conference

Calling all dental nurses and oral health educators and promoters this is a conference not to be missed – are you passionate about community care or simply have an interest in dental public health? This is one for you. View the full programme: Event information and registration :

The Sugar Reduction Summit 2017 – The Royal Society on Thursday 9th November.

October 28, 2017October 28, 2017Baz Pattni

The Sugar Reduction Summit 2017 – which takes place at The Royal Society on Thursday 9th November. 2017 topics will include: Is PHE’s sugar reduction programme on target? What impact is PHE’s programme having on sugar in consumer shopping baskets? What impact will lifting of EU sugar quotas have on manufacturing and consumption – and what does this mean for iso-glucose production? Is sugar reduction resulting in calorie reduction? How can agricultural and health policies be better aligned? What role for industry in nutrition research and collaboration for health? What is the latest science and evidence on sweeteners – the gut microbiome and sweetness? What are the opportunities and obstacles in… Read More