This year’s Oral Health Summit will feature a discussion on the benefits of mouthwash for patient oral health from LISTERINE.
This November, Edinburgh will host one of the most anticipated events in the dental calendar: the Oral Health Summit 2025. Bringing together oral health professionals from across the dental community, the three-day conference promises an inspiring programme of education, debate and collaboration around one clear mission: advancing prevention across all facets of oral health.
As a platinum sponsor, LISTERINE is proud to support this landmark event delivered by the BSP and the BSDHT, championing evidence-based discussions and practical insights that empower dental teams to make a lasting difference to patient outcomes. Across the Friday and Saturday, delegates can visit the LISTERINE stand to explore the science that supports the role of daily-use, fluoride-containing mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical plaque biofilm control.
But the highlight of LISTERINE’s participation comes on Thursday 27 November, with an unmissable three-hour symposium as part of the BSP day: Why Mouthwash? Rethinking Oral Hygiene for Better Patient Outcomes.
A deep dive into modern oral hygiene
This dynamic symposium explores the science, application and impact of mouthwash within modern preventive care. The agenda brings together international leaders, researchers, and clinicians to challenge convention and share the latest evidence underpinning the use of mouthwash as part of comprehensive oral hygiene.
Session highlights include:
- Professor Iain Chapple MBE on the latest advances in periodontal health management and the urgent need for earlier intervention
- A live international link between SEPA Conference and the Oral Health Summit: Professors Paula Matesanz and Elena Figuero join Professors Iain Chapple and Philip Preshaw from the SEPA conference in Barcelona in a landmark panel discussion tackling the big question: Why mouthwash?
- Behind-the-scenes science with the Kenvue research and development team, including a live demonstration of how LISTERINE is made
- Practical applications with UK dental therapists Benjamin Tighe and Laura Bailey as they share chairside strategies and showcase how to build patient confidence in oral hygiene routines
- Your oral health pledge: an interactive opportunity to commit to positive changes you can take back to practice.
Designed to be evidence-led yet highly practical, this three-hour experience goes beyond the data to explore how the science translates into meaningful patient outcomes.
Delegates will walk away equipped with the latest understanding, actionable tools, and renewed motivation to elevate standards of care in their own practices.
A lunchtime masterclass: fast-paced, practical learning
Alongside the main symposium, LISTERINE will also deliver a 30-minute Oral Hygiene Masterclass during the Friday lunchtime break. Inspired by the acclaimed LISTERINE Oral Hygiene Roadshow, this fast-paced, interactive session brings together Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe once again for an engaging exploration of modern oral hygiene practice.
Through myth-busting discussion and real-world examples, the pair will delve into topics including fluoride retention, adjunctive therapies, and personalised home-care recommendations. The session aims to educate, inspire and empower delegates with practical strategies that enhance patient communication and support improved outcomes.
Connecting science, practice and prevention
LISTERINE’s presence at the Oral Health Summit underscores the brand’s ongoing commitment to education, collaboration and prevention. With a heritage grounded in robust clinical evidence and a dedication to improving oral health globally, LISTERINE continues to support dental professionals in applying the latest science to everyday practice.
Visitors to the LISTERINE stand will have the opportunity to explore new resources designed to help teams confidently recommend a clinically proven, fluoride-containing mouthwash as part of daily patient routines – a simple yet powerful step in supporting long-term oral health.
Don’t miss it
Whether you’re passionate about prevention, eager to deepen your understanding of the evidence, or simply looking for inspiration to reinvigorate your oral hygiene recommendations, the LISTERINE sessions at the Oral Health Summit 2025 are not to be missed.
Join the conversation, be part of the live international debate, and experience first-hand how science, innovation and collaboration can come together to transform patient care.
The symposium on 27 November is free to attend, with or without a conference ticket. The Oral Hygiene Masterclass on 28 November is available to book with a delegate ticket.
This article is sponsored by Listerine.
