
{"id":79,"date":"2025-05-22T16:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T15:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:02:03","slug":"oral-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Oral Health Promotion Service &#8211; Smile 360<\/h2>\n<p>Our Oral Health Promotion Service,<strong> Smile 360, <\/strong>aims to improve the oral health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n<p>By promoting good oral health practices and raising awareness, we strive to reduce inequalities and ensure everyone has access to the resources and support they need for healthy teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nhsuk-action-link\"><a class=\"nhsuk-action-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/why-important\/\" target=\"_self\"><span class=\"nhsuk-action-link__text\">Why oral health is important<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><strong>What we do<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/training\/\"><strong>Training and support<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We offer a range of training programmes to equip professionals and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to promote oral health.<\/p>\n<p>Our training sessions can be generic or bespoke to meet the specific needs of different groups, from healthcare workers to educators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/accreditation\/\"><strong>Oral health accreditation for early years settings and care homes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We support early years settings and care homes in promoting good oral health through our Accreditation Scheme.<\/p>\n<p>This programme helps settings develop and maintain positive oral health practices with the help of tailored training and ongoing support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/oral-health-resources\/\"><strong>Oral health resources<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Our online resources provide accessible and up-to-date oral health information for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Available in multiple languages and formats, these resources are designed to support individuals and communities in making informed decisions about their oral health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/communities-of-practice\/\"><strong>Communities of Practice (COP)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We bring together Communities of Practice (CoPs<a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/communities-of-practice\/\">)<\/a> bring together individuals with a shared interest in improving oral health.<\/p>\n<p>These groups provide a platform for professionals, community members, and volunteers to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at promoting good oral health practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/supervised-toothbrushing\/\"><strong>Supervised toothbrushing programmes<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We offer supervised tooth brushing sessions for children in early years settings and schools, helping them develop lifelong oral health habits with guidance and support from trained staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/cds\/oral-health\/surveys\/\"><strong>Oral health surveys<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We we conduct self-reported oral health surveys to gather valuable data that helps us tailor our services to meet the needs of the community and improve overall oral health in Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oral Health Promotion Service &#8211; 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