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Psycho-social impact of poor oral health highlighted by new partnership

2 mins read Oral health and mouth cancer
A new partnership has been announced between Philips Sonicare and The Hygiene Bank, with support from television presenter Helen Skelton.

Philips Sonicare has partnered with The Hygiene Bank to support the charity’s work tackling hygiene poverty through access to oral healthcare products. The partnership will see Philips Sonicare donate £1 of every Philips Sonicare toothbrush sale through Boots to the charity from May 29 to June 11, 2025.

The campaign follows research that has revealed 79 per cent of the public believe that people are judged for their oral hygiene and the appearance of their teeth.

The survey, conducted by Philips Sonicare, has also outlined the social impact of poor oral hygiene. The results have revealed that:

According to Philips Sonicare, the study shows that looking after your oral health is crucial - not only for your health, but for your employability, relationships, and confidence.

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