Every Child and Family Centre and Family Hub across Cambridgeshire is now 'My Smile' accredited.
The 'My Smile' programme is aimed at reducing oral health inequalities for the most deprived and disadvantaged children in early years.
The programme offers training to Child and Family Centre and Family Hub staff by the Oral Health team from Dental Health Care, part of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
There are four steps to the programme, consisting of:
- Training in good oral health
- How to share information to families around toothbrushing
- Tooth friendly diets
- Dental visits.
Acquiring a 'My Smile' accreditation shows that the staff at these centres have received the most the up-to-date, evidence-based oral health training. It also shows that their centres promote a 'tooth friendly' environment for children and can confidently promote and advise visiting families on how to support good oral health at home.
Councillor Bryony Goodliffe said: "I applaud the work done by Child and Family Centres across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in acquiring this award. This work, alongside the Oral Health team will go a long way towards allowing disadvantaged children to access good oral health. Well done to everyone involved."
