Childsmile

Question 1

what are the key features of a common preventive approach

Answer 1

health education approach
focus on knowledge
ineffective in reducing inequalities
higher uptake of more affluent groups
does not tackle causes of diseases

Question 2

what is childsmile

Answer 2

national programme designed to improve oral health of children in Scotland and reduce inequalities

Question 3

when was childsmile brough about

Answer 3

piloted 2006
integrated nationwide 2011

Question 4

what are the health principles incorporated into childsmile

Answer 4

evidence based
common risk factor approach
multi agency working
community engagement
proportionate universalism
upstream/midstream/downstream

Question 5

what are the upstream approaches of childsmile

Answer 5

contribution to healthy eating in schools
incorporation of oral health into universal child health surveillance pathways
advocate for and support sugar and obesity policies

Question 6

what are the community activities of childsmile

Answer 6

nursery toothbrushing
FVA application in nurseries and schools
dental care contract
community support for families in disadvantaged circumstances

Question 7

what are the targeted approaches in childsmile

Answer 7

FVA application in nurseries and schools
community support for families (dental healthcare support workers coming to house)
continuation of toothbrushing into p1 and p2

Question 8

what are the universal approaches in childsmile

Answer 8

toothbrushing in nursery
FVA in dental primary care

Question 9

what are the 4 main elements of childsmile

Answer 9

childsmile core programme
childsmile practice
childsmile nursery
childsmile school

Question 10

what are the direct benefits to schools from toothbrushing programmes

Answer 10

promotion of a holistic approach to healthy living
successfully teach and sustain children in key life skills
demonstrate health promotion at heart of school activities