Resources on promoting oral health in schools and organisations that can help.
Dental health resources
pdf Dental resources for schools document (133 KB) with links to videos, other websites and downloads.
Supervised tooth brushing resources
Improving oral health Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/574835/PHE_supervised_toothbrushing_toolkit.pdf (opens new window), on GOV.UK. Toolkit to support commissioning of supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years and school settings.
Toothbrushing for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Go to https://foundationyears.org.uk/toothbrushing-resources/ (opens new window) booklet from Smiles 4Children, on the Foundation Years website.
The Child Smile website Go to http://www.child-smile.org.uk (opens new window) has information on how to improve the oral health of children.
Sugar Smart information
What your school can do to be a Sugar Smart school.
Food labelling and healthy diet information
Food labels Go to https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/food-labelling.aspx (opens new window), on the NHS Choices website has advice about nutrition labels on food packaging.
The Eatwell Guide Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-eatwell-guide (opens new window), on GOV.UK explains the proportions of different types of foods you need to have a well-balanced and healthy diet.
Meal ideas for babies, toddlers and children Go to https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/childrens-meal-ideas.aspx (opens new window), on the NHS website, for when your baby is used to eating a wide range of solid foods.
Ideas for quick and healthy snacks for kids Go to https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts/healthier-snacks-for-kids/100-calorie-snacks#f25AIR5W5dmX4dH6.97 (opens new window), on the NHS website.
NHS Choices dental pages
Dental health Go to http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/dentalhealth/Pages/Dentalhome.aspx (opens new window) advice about taking care of your teeth and gums.
How to take care of your children's teeth Go to http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/dentalhealth/Pages/Careofkidsteeth.aspx (opens new window).
National policy and guidance
Delivering Better Oral Health Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention (opens new window), on GOV.UK is an evidence based oral health toolkit for all oral health prevention practice.
Local authorities improving oral health; commissioning better oral health for children and young people Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/321503/CBOHMaindocumentJUNE2014.pdf (opens new window) is an evidence-informed toolkit for local authorities (Public Health England, 2014).
Oral health: local authority and partners Go to https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph55 (opens new window), public health guideline on oral health improvement strategies (NICE guidance, 2014).
Oral health promotion in the community Go to https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs139/chapter/Quality-statement-2-Early-years-settings-and-schools (opens new window), Quality Statement 2: Early Years settings and schools (NICE guidance, 2016).
Child oral health: applying All Our Health Go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/child-oral-health-applying-all-our-health (opens new window), evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals improve child oral health (Public Health England, updated 2022).
Dental health organisations
The Oral Health Foundation Go to https://www.dentalhealth.org/ (opens new window) is an independent dental charity working to improve standards of oral health and hygiene in the UK.
The British Dental Association Go to http://www.bda.org (opens new window) is a trade union and professional body for dentists and dental students.
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Go to https://www.bspd.co.uk/ (opens new window) is an organisation for care professionals with an interest in children's oral health.
A practical guide to children's teeth Go to https://www.bspd.co.uk/Portals/0/A%20practical%20guide%20to%20children%27s%20teeth%20Nov%202016.pdf (opens new window), on the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry website.