Written Question · S1W-10026 · Session 1
What measures are in place to improve communication between primary care dental services and other primary care services and, in particular…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are in place to improve communication between primary care dental services and other primary care services and, in particular, what measures are in place to ensure that primary care dental services work effectively with education authorities and schools in relation to the dental health of pre-school and school children.
The answer
Consultants in Dental Public Health and Health Promotion Departments in health boards and Directors of Community Dental Services in Primary Care NHS Trusts liaise on strategic dental and oral health care issues with education authorities. At operational level, community dentists and dental health educators employed within the community dental service collaborate with general medical practitioners, general dental practitioners, health visitors, community dieticians and teachers on oral health promotion programmes, including dental health education, and on dental public health programmes, such as toothbrushing initiatives. The target groups for such programmes include children in schools, nurseries, playgroups, the parents of these children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-10026 by reference.