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Children’s Oral Health

Oral Public Health Specialist

North Somerset Council

Public Health, Post Point 11, Castlewood, Tickenham Road, Clevedon, BS21 6FW

catherine.wheatley@n-somerset.gov.uk

    Teacher using a puppet to teach a child how to brush their teethOral Health in Early YearsTeeth are important for biting, chewing, smiling and talking, yet a quarter of 5 year olds in the UK have…Find out more about 'Oral Health in Early Years'Save Oral Health in Early Years to favourites
    Toothbrush on a toothbrush demonstration model describes one way in which schools can promote oral health to studentsPromoting Oral Health at SchoolTooth decay effects nearly a quarter of children before they start school, and is the main reason 5-10 year olds…Find out more about 'Promoting Oral Health at School'Save Promoting Oral Health at School to favourites
    Fist holding toothbrushing in front of a background of a crowd of fists holding toothbrushesSchool Oral Health ChampionsAs part of our pilot Toothbrush Pack Distribution schemes, staff from participating schools are training in oral health information and…Find out more about 'School Oral Health Champions'Save School Oral Health Champions to favourites
    A white toothbrush rack holds ten yellow toothbrushes. A laminated piece of yellow cards has ten blobs of toothpaste on it ready for use.Supervised ToothbrushingWith Government initiatives to increase supervised toothbrushing for 3-5 year olds in early years settings, this page has everything you…Find out more about 'Supervised Toothbrushing'Save Supervised Toothbrushing to favourites
    Oral Health resources for schoolsBelow are some resources to support the delivery of Oral Health education in Early Years Foundation Stage settings, Key Stage…Find out more about 'Oral Health resources for schools'Save Oral Health resources for schools to favourites
    Blue Figure Brushing TeethToothbrushingWhy is brushing important? Plaque is a natural layer of bacteria which forms in our mouths, particularly in the area…Find out more about 'Toothbrushing'Save Toothbrushing to favourites
    Take care of Children’s TeethThis page explains the best advice for keeping children’s teeth healthy. The key points are: Brush teeth twice a day.…Find out more about 'Take care of Children’s Teeth'Save Take care of Children’s Teeth to favourites
    A boy with Down syndrome plays a role-playing game with dental toys and modelTake Care of Teeth in SEND ChildrenAll of the advise from the page “Take Care of Children’s Teeth” applies to children with SEND, but you may…Find out more about 'Take Care of Teeth in SEND Children'Save Take Care of Teeth in SEND Children to favourites
    Various teenagers demonstrating elements of oral health such as toothbrushing, mouth guard use and bracesTake Care of Teenager’s TeethAll of the advise in “Take Care of Your Teeth” will apply to teenagers too, though extra encouragement to brush…Find out more about 'Take Care of Teenager’s Teeth'Save Take Care of Teenager’s Teeth to favourites