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Topical fluoride application Outreach Pilot Hounslow NHS Primary Care Trust July 2008

Application of Fluoride Varnish pilot Aims

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Topical fluoride application Outreach Pilot Hounslow NHS Primary Care Trust July 2008

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    1. Topical fluoride application Outreach Pilot Hounslow NHS Primary Care Trust July 2008

    3. Engagement with key stakeholders Colgate GDC BDA ASDA LDC

    4. Preparation & Materials Identification of key age group targets Dentist/Nurse Training/Administrative support Consent Forms Medical history Fluoride Information Equipment Post application instructions

    5. Pilot duration: one week 189 children had fluoride varnish applied 80 children had never been to a dentist Parents were concerned about previous personal bad experiences No appointments were made 22 children were sent away due to potential medical history complications/concerns

    6. Feedback from parents “Its about time the NHS did something in supermarkets for dentistry”. “The service should also be there for adults” “Needs to be more publicity” “We should be visiting the local schools” “Very impressed with this child orientated initiative”.

    7. Practical points to consider Integrate into overall improving health plan for children Link with local dental practices to ensure follow up Hours: After school / late evenings / weekends Engage the full dental team & all local practitioners

    8. Next steps: Hounslow Pilot Project Phase 2 of pilot will start in November’2008 Extended duties dental nurses will cover term times, supported by general dental practitioners during holidays Link with local practices who run prevention initiatives such as children's day Brushing for Life packs distributed at local dental practices as incentive for follow up visit Post-evaluation of numbers of children who have visited a dental practice after fluoride varnish application

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