Oral Health Promotion and Education
Camden, Islington, Haringey and Enfield have some of the highest levels of inequality in the country, with socially diverse, multi-cultural and ageing populations.
Socially excluded and disadvantaged people suffer the effects of poor oral health with the added disadvantage of poor access to dental care and preventive services.
Whittington Health Dental Services are actively working across Haringey , Enfield, Camden and Islington to promote good dental health and reduce inequalities. For example we run oral health promotion programmes for :
Whittington Health Dental Services are actively working across Haringey , Enfield, Camden and Islington to promote good dental health and reduce inequalities. For example we run oral health promotion programmes for :
- pre-school nurseries and Children’s Centres
- care homes for Older People
- people with learning disabilities
- prisons
For more information on Oral Health Promotion and Education in Haringey or Enfield ring 020 8442 6826
For more information on Oral Health Promotion and Education in Camden and Islington ring 020 3317 2353
For more information on Oral Health Promotion and Education in Camden and Islington ring 020 3317 2353
How to improve your dental health:
- Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
- Cut down on how often you have sugary snacks and drinks
- Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
- Stop smoking
- Keep within sensible limits when drinking alcohol
- Go to the dentist on a regular basis.
- Young children should go as soon as their first tooth appears.
Oral Health Promotion