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Strong Teeth Make Strong Kids was created with your practice and your patients in mind. Supported by University of Leeds, this initiative highlights the importance of oral health, and encourages great oral care habits from the first tooth. Access the implementation guide here and to order your materials please email customerservice@dentalcare.co.uk or call 08702421850
Visit the 'Resources' tab to download and print useful materials for parents and carers.
CLINICAL TEAM FLOWCHART
Guide and structure the conversation between you and the parent or carer during the appointment to help identity specific oral care barriers faced by each family.
MOTIVATIONAL LAMINATE
Helps bring awareness to the importance of having good oral health so parents and carers are motivated to change their child's brushing behaviour for the better.
BRUSHING FROM 1st TOOTH TO 5 YEARS
Useful information for parents on how to brush a child's teeth, including how much toothpaste to use and how to hold them when brushing, and more.
MAKING BRUSHING FUN FOR CHILDREN
Practical tips to help parents and carers get their children excited about brushing.
HEALTHY EATING CAN HELP PROTECT TEETH
Helps parents and carers understand which foods and drinks are safe for teeth and which recommended nutritional practices are better for oral health.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN SUPPORT HEALTHY HABITS
Created to help parents start the conversation with carers about cultivating health oral care habits for their child while they are away.
Use this assessment to test the oral health knowledge of parents and carers and download or print relevant materials for the future references.
QUESTION 1
My child should visit the dentist once their first tooth appears.
