Promotional campaigns

Question 1

What is this?

Answer 1

every year provides opportunities to raise awareness of oral health + how to take positive action
By promoting campaigns, oral health advice can be introduced to patients empowering people to make changes

Question 2

National smile month

Answer 2

runs mid May to mid June each year. People can engage in the campaign in variety of ways + by accessing (or making their own) resources.
the ‘smiley’ has been adopted + embraced by the nation. The OH promotion team engages in local events, social media + distributes info to maximise on the national smile month

Question 3

Mouth cancer action month

Answer 3

runs for the whole month of November. the campaign raises awareness of the disease, the importance of checking our own mouth regularly + of going to the dentist. the oral health promotion team promotes these messages

Question 4

Stoptober

Answer 4

headed by Public Health England which encourages people across the country to stop smoking together on 1st October for 28 days + beyond. Evidence shows that if a smoker can quit for 28 days they are five times more likely to stay smoke free. Motivation + support are provided before, during + for a period of time after the campaign month