Childsmile

Question 1

What is childsmile?

Answer 1

National oral health program in Scotland
- Aims to improve oral health of children and reduce health inequalities

Question 2

What are the main aims of Childsmile?

Answer 2

• Improve oral health among children in Scotland
• Reduced dental inequalities between different socio-economic groups
• Reduce number of children experiencing dental decay and need for tooth XLA
• Increase uptake of dental services among children

Question 3

What are the upstream interventions of Childsmile?

Answer 3

• Antenatal and postnatal oral health education for parents and families
• Promotion of breastfeeding and health eating habits
• Fluoride varnish applications to teeth of young children in nursery and primary schools
• Oral health education and toothbrushing programs in nurseries and schools
• Targeted outreach programs for families who may have difficulty accessing dental services

Question 4

What are the downstream interventions of Childsmile?

Answer 4

• Dental check up and treatment for children in primary care and dental practices
• Fissure sealant application and fluoride varnish to teeth of children at high risk of decay
• Referral to specialised dental services for more complex dental problems