Tooth decay is a key public health priority! It is the most common disease affecting children in the UK, and the leading cause of hospital admissions among 5-9-year-olds – it is also largely preventable. Health visitors can encourage parents to take care of their child’s teeth from the start. Below you will find a range of resources and additional learning to support your practice.
iHV Resources
📃 Good Practice Points and Parent Tips
Developed in collaboration with topic experts, health visitors, and other professionals, our resources draw on the latest available evidence at the time of publication. Each resource is produced through a robust quality assurance process and peer reviewed to ensure accuracy, relevance, and strong alignment with health visiting practice.
📖 iHV LEARN Programmes (free to access for iHV members):
Brush DJ e-learning | Taking care of children’s teeth: A guide for Health Visitors
Healthy Weight, Healthy Nutrition
🏷️ Cost: From £265
🕒 Duration: 1 Day
👥 Suitable for: Health Visitors (inc. Specialist Health Visitors), Skill Mix and Multi-agency
External Resources
Oral health in children with SEND - Developed by the iHV in collaboration with Healthier Together.
