Childsmile

Question 1

child smile community activity

Answer 1

• supervised nursery toothbrushing (universal)
• preventative dental primary care contract (universal)
• fluoride varnish application in nurseries and schools (targeted)
• community support for families in disadvantaged circumstances e.g.g dental health support workers, health visitors

Question 2

outline the child smile primary school toothbrushing programme features

Answer 2

• offered to all p1 and p2 children
• children toothbrush daily with peers
• adults supervising are trained
• monitored 2 times a year by NHSGGC oral health staff
• p1 receive toothbrushing pack to take home

Question 3

benefits to schools from toothbrushing programmes

Answer 3

promotion of a holistic approach to healthy living
successfully teach and sustain children in key life skills

Question 4

how often can children receive fluoride varnish?

Answer 4

4 times a year
- 2 dental practice
- 2 extended duty dental nurses