Smile Month may be over but we've got a new reason to celebrate and raise awareness around oral health. It's National Toothbrush Day on the 26th of June, which gives us a very good excuse to ask a question most of us never think about: is the toothbrush in your bathroom actually any good, are [...]
This year, National Smile Month reaches a milestone that would have seemed extraordinary to the small group of people who launched it back in 1976. Fifty years on, what began as a modest public health campaign has become one of the most recognised oral health initiatives in the UK. Something we believe is worth celebrating [...]
National Smile Month returns this May, celebrating 50 Years of Smiles to mark the 50th anniversary of the UK's largest and longest-running oral health campaign. Run by the Oral Health Foundation, it runs from 11th May to 11th June, and as always we're excited to support the campaign and share how you can get involved. [...]
Every November, Mouth Cancer Action Month raises vital awareness about oral cancer in the UK. Led by the Oral Health Foundation, it is the country’s largest campaign dedicated to improving understanding, early detection, and prevention of mouth cancer. Since its launch in 2000, the campaign has invested nearly £2 million into public education and awareness [...]
National Smile Month is right around the corner, running from 12th May to 12th June 2025. This year’s theme is Feed Your Smile - and it’s all about the powerful connection between diet and oral health. At the Wellesley Dental Practice, we’re excited to support the campaign and help you make smart choices that will keep [...]
We've had a fun and busy 2023 at the Wellesley, we held another very successful open day, refreshed our skills on specialist staff training courses and welcomed some new members to our team. Here’s a look back at our year: Invisalign Open Day Back in March we held a hugely popular Invisalign Open Day. This [...]
Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and a range of other symptoms that diminish their quality of life. While dementia is primarily a neurological disorder, its connection to oral health is an emerging field of study that sheds light on the importance of maintaining a [...]
If you read the blog regularly then you'll know that as part of our ongoing commitment to our patients we regularly refresh and update both our equipment and our skills here at the practice in order to provide the best service possible. Which is why last week our team took part in some specialised Infection [...]
National Smile Month is an annual campaign organised by the Oral Health Foundation, dedicated to promoting good oral health practices and spreading smiles across the nation. This month-long initiative which runs from May 15th – June 15th this year, serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of maintaining oral health for overall well-being. The [...]
At the end of this month we are very sad to be saying good bye to Dr Helena Sampaio who will be leaving us to take on a new role. But as one door closes, another one opens and we are also excited to be welcoming a new orthodontist, Nivethiny Nathan, to the practice as [...]
