Posts Tagged ‘Rochdale’
Rochdale care homes receive oral hygiene ratings as part of elderly oral health initiative
Care homes in Rochdale have been given oral hygiene ratings as part of a new initiative designed to improve oral health among residents. Twenty-five homes in the area have received 5-star ratings, with others encouraged to step up measures to achieve the same objective. The ratings reflect each home’s commitment to providing oral hygiene assistance […]
Tooth fairies spread smiles in Rochdale
A group of dental nurses, who dressed up as tooth fairies to visit local children, have been spreading smiles in Rochdale. The tooth fairies, dental nurses based in the borough, have been visiting children’s centres, nurseries and groups run by childminders to talk to children about oral hygiene and looking after their teeth and gums. […]
Rochdale children to benefit from new £1.5 million dental initiative
Children in Rochdale are set to benefit from a new £1.5 million dental initiative after the area was selected to participate in Greater Manchester’s new Healthy Heroes programme. The scheme has been set up to target areas worst affected by childhood decay and obesity. Rochdale is one of four areas in the county set to […]
Rochdale children enjoy a visit from the dentist
Schoolchildren in Rochdale enjoyed a visit from dental professionals this week as part of a pilot scheme run by Public Health England. Children from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School were paid a visit by their dental buddies. The ‘Dental Buddy’ scheme is designed to link up dental professionals and schools to encourage children […]
Only a Third of Manchester Dental Practices Accepting New Child Patients
An investigation by the Manchester Evening News has revealed that only one in three Manchester dental practices is taking on new child patients. Reporters from the MEN analysed data from the NHS, which showed that two thirds of practices in the city and the surrounding area are not accepting new patients. The findings have been […]
One To One Oral Health Sessions To Be Launched In Rochdale
Dental patients in Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood are invited to attend free one-to-one oral health sessions as part of National Smile Month, which will run from 20th May to 20th June. The sessions will enable people to seek advice from dental professionals and discuss oral health issues, ways to prevent oral health problems and dental […]
