Oral Health

Teeth are important for biting, chewing, smiling and talking, yet a quarter of 5 year olds in the UK have tooth decay in 3 or more teeth, by the age of 12 a third of children are too ashamed to smile, due to the level of tooth decay they are experiencing. This brings home the importance of the EYFS oral health requirement, but how do you implement it in your setting? This article aims to get you on the right track, by looking at six elements of your setting; Mealtimes, Songs and Rhymes, Books, Play and Activities, Staff Training and Parent/Carer Involvement.

For staff training opportunities, follow this link.

For Department of Education information about oral health responsibilities, follow this link.

We’ve pulled together useful information about oral health in early years, supervised toothbrushing and taking care SEND children’s teeth. These pages are to get you started on your own journeys, so if you have any questions or would like support around any of these areas, please ask.

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