Oral Health Promotion

The Oral Health Promotion Department is based at Waters Meeting Health Centre
Contact : Oral Health Promotion Officer on 01204 46 3030

Our Sessions are based on the

A. B. C. of Dental Health

Avoid sugary snacks and drinks between meals.

Brush teeth twice a day with Fluoride toothpaste.

Check up regularly with a dentist.

Our Staff hold qualifications in Oral Health training / teaching Oral Health and our sessions are in compliance with the policy document - 'The scientific Basis of Dental Health Education'.

Our Aim is

To reduce the incidence of oral disease throughout Bolton District

Our Objectives being:

• To raise the level of understanding of the relationship between diet and dental decay.
• To increase the knowledge of how to improve and maintain oral health
• To encourage the uptake of dental services to increase the number of children attending a dentist on a regular basis

We provide direct education to:

• Nursery school children
• Primary school pupils
• Senior school pupils

and group /training sessions for:

• Ante and Post Natal
• Parent and Carers of young children
• Parent and Toddlers groups
• Crèche workers
• Nursery Staff
• Child Minders
• Student of Child Care
• Nurses and Midwives
• Primary Healthcare teams
• Care workers for people with special needs/elderly
• Other professional groups or individuals