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Ensuring your child’s oral health is vital for their overall well-being.

 

NHS Dental Services

Regular dental check-ups are essential for children. The NHS provides guidance on:

  • Finding a Dentist: Assistance in locating an NHS dentist in Portsmouth.
  • Dental Care at Home: Tips on maintaining oral hygiene between visits.

Detailed information is available on the Portsmouth City Council’s Teeth and Dental page.

 

NHS Find a Dentist Tool

The NHS website offers a Find a Dentist tool where you can search for dental practices in your area. Please note that not all practices may be accepting new NHS patients, and waiting times can vary.

 

Dental Choices

Dental Choices provides a list of NHS dentists in Portsmouth who have indicated they are currently accepting new NHS patients. You can view the list on their website. Keep in mind that availability can change, so it’s advisable to contact the practice directly to confirm their current status.

 

Oral Health Resources for Parents

The University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy offers resources for parents and carers, including:

  • Consent Forms: Information on registering your child with a dentist.
  • Educational Materials: Leaflets and toolkits to support oral health at home.

Access these resources on the Dental Academy’s community and outreach page.

 

Brush UP Programme

The University of Portsmouth’s Dental Academy offers the Brush UP programme, a supervised tooth brushing initiative aimed at improving oral health among children in Portsmouth. The programme provides:

  • Oral Health Education: Guidance to help families manage oral health effectively.
  • Access to Dental Services: Referral to local NHS dental services for children requiring treatment.
  • Positive Dental Experiences: Encouragement of a healthy relationship with dental care from an early age.

For more information, visit the Brush UP page.

 

Animated Oral Health Education

Portsmouth City Council, in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, has developed an animated film to encourage young children to maintain good oral hygiene. The animation is available on the GDP UK website.

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