Women, Children, Young People and Families

Childsmile Supporting Early Oral Health: Reducing Inequalities Together from the Start

The Women, Children, Young People and Families (WCYPF) team at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) were delighted to be host a webinar on Child Smile Supporting Early Oral Health: Reducing Inequalities Together from the Start. The webinar focused on holistic family support, addressing the wider determinants of health to reduce oral health inequalities. 

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the key stages in the development and eruption of baby and adult teeth, including normal timelines and variations.
• Understand the key factors influencing dental caries prevention, including the role of fluoride toothpaste, sugar intake, and overall diet.
• Understand Childsmile’s strengthened focus on holistic family support and addressing wider determinants of health to reduce oral health inequalities.
• Recognise the importance of the first year of life as a critical window for oral health prevention, in alignment with Childsmile activities and outcomes.
• Articulate the value of health visitors, family nurses and others contributions in reducing oral health inequalities through early identification, relationship‑based practice, and holistic support.

Presenter:

• Nora O'Murchu – Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
• Donna Kirk – Childsmile 

Target Audience:

• Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHP) children’s workforce, especially those who work with babies, children and their families in the early years.