Childsmile

Question 1

What is Childsmile?

Answer 1

Childsmile is a national programme which aims to improve oral health of children in Scotland and reduce inequalities

Question 2

What concentration is Duraphat fluoride varnish?

Answer 2

22,600ppm

Question 3

How many applications can children have per year?

Answer 3

4
2 in educational establishment
2 in the dental practice

Question 4

What are the 4 key elements of childsmile?

Answer 4

Childsmile core programme
Childsmile practice
Childsmile nursery
Childsmile school

Question 5

What are some universal approaches at the community level in Childsmile?

Answer 5

Supervised toothbrushing
Preventative dental primary care contract

Question 6

What are some targeted approaches at the community level in Chilsmile?

Answer 6

Fluoride varnish application in nurseries and schools
Community support for families in disadvantages circumstances

Question 7

How does childsmile formulate what schools need a targeted approach?

Answer 7

SIMD
Scottish Index of Multiple Index
Formulates individuals in the poorest areas of Scotland

Question 8

What age is fluoride varnish first applied?

Answer 8

2 years

Question 9

When might fluoride varnish not be applied?

Answer 9

If the child has sores in or around their mouth
May not have it applied if they have previously been hospitalised due to asthma or allergies