Childsmile/Oral Health Improvement Team
Telephone:
01387 272762
Contact email:
Website:
All info on Childsmile itself can be found at www.childsmile.nhs.scot
Address:
2nd floor East, Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Rd, Dumfries, DG1 4AP
Who the service is aimed at:
We see all children and young people so our service is available to everyone.
Support provided:
We provide Oral health support for children/young people and their families, covering:
- Toothbrushing instruction
- Oral Health instruction
- Dental appointment support
- Acclimatisation
- Diet
We can provide children/young people and their families with oral health resources such as:
- Toothbrushing packs
- Leaflets
- Take home resources ie toothbrushing charts, food diaries.
We can accompany our referrals to their Dental appointments if they have a fear of the Dentist and help to arrange their appointments if registered.
We have an acclimatisation clinic based within Dumfries Dental Centre to support anyone who has never attended a Dentist or has a fear, where they will see what a Dental surgery looks like and some of the equipment used.
We offer oral health support within schools and nurseries ie toothbrushing in schools and providing all equipment
- Offer oral health sessions with classes covering any oral health topics.
- Provide Fluoride Varnish application, twice a year, to targeted schools within Dumfries and Galloway.
For Oral health support, our Dental Health Officers can meet families in their home setting/schools or medical centres to accommodate and provide 1:1 support as often as required.
Age range:
All children and young people aged up to 18
Area covered:
All Dumfries and Galloway
Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?
Individuals can self-refer, or another service can make a referral.
How to make a referral:
We have our own referral form which is specific to our service. Individuals can initially contact the service for a telephone conversation on 01387 272762, or contact the service by email. Other services can refer a child/young person by contacting us for a referral form.
Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable):
N/A
What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?
Is there a charge/fee for this service?
No
If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this?
N/A
