apsmilestars

A targated toothbrushing scheme for under 5 children in Blackburn with Darwen, operated by @apsmilecare in partership with @blackburndarwen

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran Oral Health Improvement @NHSOHI]

Tongue Out Tuesday means one very important thing — it’s time to do your mouth cancer self-check. All you need is: • A mirror• Good lighting• Clean hands. Take a look at our poster to see the key signs to watch for. And remember: if in doubt, get it checked out.

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran Oral Health Improvement @NHSOHI]

👶🦷 Give your little one the best start!

It’s important to take your baby to the dentist when their first teeth appear or by their first birthday. Early visits help keep their smile healthy for life.

Need a dentist?Find out more here:👉 https://t.co/F94AJMfMFk

#DentalCheckby1

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

@1VoiceBlackburn @TogetherHG @nwgrnd_together @BDYouthZone @ElectricityNW We'd be happy to talk with Aleeza about children's oral health and how the @apsmilestars programme is making a difference to the lives of children in #blackburnwithdarwen

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

Great piece by @zmarshman @DrPeterDay about the importance of supervised toothbrushing. @apsmilestars has been delivering this programme across #BlackburnwithDarwen since 2022. Over this time we have seen the decay rates in 5 year olds fall from 51% to 38.4%. #brushingworks!

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

Really pleased to see the government commitment to supervised toothbrushing. The @apsmilestars
programme has shown how effective this can be. In just three years #BlackburnwithDarwen has seen a huge improvement in children's decay rates from 51% to 38.4%

https://t.co/XMORdJ2YZ3

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

Delighted that the @apsmilestars #supervisedtoothbrushing scheme has been instrumental in reducing tooth decay in 5-year-olds from 51% to 38.4% in #blackburnwithdarwen. Thanks to all settings we're working with! A big win for prevention! #OralHealth

🔗 Lancashire Telegraph

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

We're pleased that the #APSmilestars supervised toothbrushing programme has improved children's oral health in #bwd
Remember our 3 key messages:
1. Brush 2xdaily -bedtime & 1 other time.
2. Use fluoride toothpaste.
3. After brushing, spit but don't rinse.
@_HENorth @AndyMacNaeMP

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

We are delighted that the #APSmilestars supervised toothbrushing programme run by @APSmilecare has led to a 10% improvement in the oral health of children in #BlackburnwithDarwen. Thanks to the schools,nurseries and early year settings that we have supported to achieve this 🙌🏾

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

Great to meet w/ @AdnanHussainMP to share details of the #apsmilestars supervised toothbrushing programme & how its benefitting children in #BlackburnwithDarwen. Looking forward to working alongside him to raise awareness of the importance/ effectiveness of preventative oral care

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

There's still time to sign up to register for Kind to Teeth Champion training on 23rd /24th September (10am-2pm). You'll receive training on healthy food and drink choices for children. Click the link for more information/ to sign up. #kindtoteeth
https://t.co/XBF47bZM3u

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

Thanks @prasad_jonathon for delivering this workshop as part of #refugeeweek in partnership with @APSmilecare @apsmilestars @GRACE_UCLan and @UCLan.

[Jonathon Prasad @prasad_jonathon]

Thanks to everyone that attended the workshop exploring the Oral health needs of #ASR groups in the UK- part of #RefugeeWeek @UCLan co-hosted by @GRACE_UCLan. This is an important but overlooked area, so it was wonderful to unpack it with activists, academics and practitioners!🪥

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

@julielgunn @Kate_HollernMP

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

It's #WorldOralHealthDay!
It's never too soon to start thinking about the littlest teeth in your family. Babies under 1 can visit a dentist, even if they have no teeth! @BwDPH @APSmilecare @prasad_jonathon

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

It's #WorldOralHealthDay!
It's never too soon to start thinking about the littlest teeth in your family. Babies under 1 can visit a dentist, even if they have no teeth! @BwDPH @APSmilecare @prasad_jonathon

[The British Journal of General Practice @BJGPjournal]

User personas were developed and tested to reflect lived experiences and challenges of older people who are disadvantaged when navigating digital #PrimaryCare services https://t.co/OjhHtYDz1L @_LaibaHusain @trishgreenhalgh @GemHughes @tmdfac @OxPrimaryCare @THIS_Institute

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

Thanks @lancstelegraph
For an excellent article about the achievements of the #APsmilestars programme funded by @BWDDPH
@BwDPH. Thanks @prasad_jonathon for designing/leading. @Kate_HollernMP @Keir_Starmer we'd be delighted to share more information. https://t.co/1UsArv6HQD

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

BBC News - Under fives betrayed as health declines - experts
https://t.co/f8XxldxKcT

[Kate Hollern CBE @Kate__Hollern]

I have contributed to this article in my efforts to highlight the shocking state of affairs ongoing in NHS dentistry.

We must continue to fight for an overhaul of the NHS dental contract to avoid this crisis worsening by the day.

https://t.co/ZMC9oBgRic

[Childsmile @NHSChildsmile]

Its #NationalMilkDay and did you know it is one of the safest drinks for teeth along with water this is because they are not acidic like fizzy or sugary drinks which can cause harm to your teeth.

#Childsmile #milk #water #oralhealth

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

Thanks @Kate_HollernMP and @prasad_jonathon for supporting NHS dentistry. Already we are seeing the huge impact that supervised toothbrushing is making to children in #blackburnwithdarwen thanks to funding from @BwDPH.

[Kate Hollern CBE @Kate__Hollern]

Today, I will be voting for Labour’s Dentistry Rescue Plan to support the future of NHS dentistry and provide it with the staff, technology, resources, and reform it so desperately needs.

Dentistry must no longer be treated as an optional extra.

[Oral Health Improvement NHS Shetland @OHShetland]

Dental Professionals will tell you that the safest drinks for teeth are plain milk & water but do you know why?

"Sugar Free", "Zero" & "No Added Sugar" drinks can still damage your teeth! All drinks with a pH lower than 5.5 should be consumed in moderation at mealtimes only.

[apsmilestars @apsmilestars]

Since the introduction of the #apsmilestars programme in #BlackburnwithDarwen in 2022 we have seen an increase in the number of children reporting that they are brushing regularly. Blackburn with Darwen has also seen an improvement in decay rates for 2-5 year olds. @NHSChildsmile

[David Conway @DavidIConway]

Dental decay causes pain & school absences disproportionately affecting poorer children.
Evidence from @NHSChildsmile in Scotland shows supervised toothbrushing improves child oral health saving more than it costs (reduced treatments) @guardian @UKLabour
https://t.co/PiGfrqVPbH