Free PHE toolkit for dentists to help parents care for children’s teeth
NewsPosted by: manpreet.boora 5th January 2018
Dentists can access free resources from Public Health England (PHE) to help make parents more aware of how to look after their children’s teeth.
There are a limited number of ‘Top tips for teeth’ toolkits available, with only one kit being offered per practice, so PHE is advising practices to place orders as soon as possible (form password is: ttft).
Digital resources are also available for use in dental practices and these include TV screensavers, a short video and a social media toolkit. Resources can be found on the Public Health England Campaign Resource Centre.
The kit forms part of PHE’s updated Change4Life campaign, which includes advice on healthy eating for children, encouraging parents to choose low-calorie snacks and cut down on sugary foods and drinks.
Says PHE “We have been leading on calls for radical action to lower the nation’s sugar intake, with measures ranging from lowering the recommended daily allowance, through to action on marketing, labelling, and sales taxes, to prevent tooth decay.”
