This session has been brought to you by Katie Rowland and Karen Gonzalez, Oral Health Improvement Practitioners, Oxfordshire Community Dental Service, for the attention of Childminders, childminding assistance, early years practitioners, deputies,managers and family services officers.
This training is for Slough settings only.
This training is free and you can book your place by selecting "register" on the right hand side of the Eventbrite page. For any booking queries please visit our Help Centre or alternatively email thelink@slough.gov.uk.
Oral health is an essential part of our general health and wellbeing and contributes to our quality of life. Good oral health contributes to the development of a healthy child as well as school readiness. By preventing pain and discomfort which can cause difficulty in sleeping, eating, and socialising a healthy smile will also encourage positive self-esteem which will contribute to an individual’s emotional wellbeing.
Tooth decay is the most common oral health disease affecting children and young people in England and is nationally the biggest reason for children aged 5-14 years being admitted to hospital for teeth to be extracted under general anaesthetic, with most cases being entirely preventable.
Councils have been warned to expect a potential post-coronavirus surge of children and adults needing dental treatment following the lifting of lockdown. Meanwhile, 70% of families with children under five report more snacking in their households during the lockdown. That’s more than double the figures of households without young children.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the criteria for Slough healthy smiles accreditation and how to join
- Increase their understanding and awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene for children
- Receive up to date information regarding good oral health practices and how to share the key messages with parents / carers
Details of how to join will be sent to you once you have registered.
The last date to register for this session is Wednesday 4th November 2020.
