Western Isles Dental Practices Preparing for Childsmile Week

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Dental practices in the Western Isles are gearing up for Childsmile Promotion Week, which will take place from the 16th-20th July.

NHS Western Isles is encouraging parents to make the most of the opportunities available for children in the region during the week. The Childsmile programme is a national initiative, which was set up to improve standards of oral health among children and encourage parents to start looking after their children’s teeth from a very early age.

Every child is entitled to a series of Childsmile dental packs, which contain a toothbrush, toothpaste and information leaflets about oral health. A feeder cup is provided for children under the age of 12 months and children are also offered supervised teeth cleaning at school.

Childsmile Promotion Week is designed to inform parents about the programme and provide them with information about the services available to children in the Western Isles and other areas of Scotland. The aim of the programme is to encourage parents to make the most of the primary care opportunities available to children, to encourage good oral hygiene habits and hopefully prepare them for good oral health during their adult lives.

 

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