HAC5433 Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme

Descriptions

The Healthy Teeth in Schools programme is a key element in the public health oral health programme. The Council is looking for a single competent supplier to deliver a screening and fluoridation programme for all children aged 3-6 years at mainstream nursery/primary schools in Tower Hamlets. The appointed provider is expected to carry out the following activities: •Engage schools and agree how the programme will be delivered over the academic year •Obtain parental consent for oral health screening and fluoride varnish application, including a medical and dental history •Invite all parents/guardians with children in nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes to parent awareness sessions where the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme and oral health issues will be discussed •Conduct a risk assessment of school premises •Offer oral health screening and fluoride varnish application sessions to children in nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes •Give all children who have received consent to participate in the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme twice yearly applications of fluoride varnish, unless not indicated. •If a child is identified as in need of further treatment, advise their parent(s)/guardian(s) of this need and about to seek treatment from the General Dental Service •Encourage and advise all parents/guardians of children on how to register with a dental surgery in their area to provide any immediate treatment needs and continuing care •Encourage all parents/guardians of children who do not participate to take up the service throughout the duration of the Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme