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Child dental health in Stockton Borough

Child dental health in Stockton Borough. Sarah Bowman (Consultant in Public Health, SBC). Overview. Child dental health in Stockton Borough The evidence Local action. Child dental health. Dmft = % of 5-year old children with decayed, missing or filled teeth. % dmft. Schools.

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Child dental health in Stockton Borough

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  1. Child dental health in Stockton Borough Sarah Bowman (Consultant in Public Health, SBC)

  2. Overview • Child dental health in Stockton Borough • The evidence • Local action

  3. Child dental health Dmft = % of 5-year old children with decayed, missing or filled teeth % dmft Schools High Clarence 72.73% St. Mary’s 6.67% Fred Natrass 69.23% Source: Dental health survey of 5-year-olds, Stockton-on-Tees primary schools, 2011/12

  4. The evidence • Dmft – decayed, missing and filled teeth • Well-used and valid method of measuring dental health • Good indicator of deprivation and inequality - diet and nutrition (child and family)

  5. Child dental health Source: Tees JSNA

  6. Child dental health Source: BASCD: Tees JSNA

  7. The evidence • Best protection against poor child dental health: • Low-sugar diet • Promotion of good dental health - regular, effective brushing (health promotion messages alone have limited effect) • Fluoridation of water supplies

  8. The evidence: Fluoridation Source: Jones & Worthington (Nature, 1999)

  9. Local action • Proposals being worked up through CYPHWCG with PHE: • Toothbrushes & fluoride toothpaste – nursery & reception, all primary schools • Fluoride varnish – in all quintile 5 primary schools (dmft prevalence) • Fissure sealant – as adult teeth emerge (age 6), in quintile 4 and 5 primary schools • Health promotion messages re: diet through MoreLife and health visiting

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