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Oral Health

The Oral health service delivering information and training on how to improve their oral health.

Keeping a bright, healthy smile

We offer a range of support:
  • Support for Health Visitor assessment clinics with child oral health packs and oral health family support.
  • Training for early year’s staff, health visiting teams, school health teams, school staff, dental teams, nursing and care staff, carers of vulnerable groups and a range of health professionals.
  • Educational resource loan box for schools, nurseries, care homes, vulnerable groups and colleges, to access and deliver consistent and current oral health information to their groups.
  • Work with local dental teams to promote oral health within their practices.
  • Support for local and national campaigns and community based events throughout the year.
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Children’s toothpaste available for sale at a reduced ‘no profit’ cost

Currently, adults and children living in St Helens are in the top category for poorest dental health in the whole country and we are working with local education and family settings to support the St Helens Wellbeing Oral Health programme.

Our Wellbeing service provides access to oral health education for children and families and includes training and resources. We also have a supply of children’s toothpaste available at a reduced ‘no profit’ cost.

Get involved:
  • If you work in a setting with young children and Families and would like to take part in our oral health champion programme, please get in touch.
  • If you would like to purchase toothpaste, please contact us directly on 01744 371111 or ask at your local school or nursery.


How do I access the service?

To find out more information, please use our contact form and we will get back to you.

Get in touch with us today 

Telephone 01744 371111 or Email chcp.sthelens@nhs.net 

Testimonials

I received a lot of information about my mouth and teeth, it is such a friendly service.

Oral Health

Latest News

Our Warm Welcome get on their bikes thanks to charity grant

Our Warm Welcome get on their bikes thanks to charity grant

30 July, 2019

A St Helens charity that helps refugees and asylum seekers to bring life back to old bikes so they can use them as transport, was boosted recently by a grant of £874 from City Health Care Partnership Foundation.

St Helens service awarded Investing in Volunteers accreditation

St Helens service awarded Investing in Volunteers accreditation

11 February, 2020

The St Helens Wellbeing Service, run by City Health Care Partnerhship CIC, has been recognised for its investment in the small army of volunteers who support its work to make local residents healthier.

 

Are you ‘mouthaware’? Know what to look out for in Mouth Cancer Action Month

Are you ‘mouthaware’? Know what to look out for in Mouth Cancer Action Month

01 November, 2019

To support November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, St Helens Wellbeing team will be out and about offering advice and support at various community events and activities.

The team will be letting people know what signs and symptoms to look out for, how they can reduce their risks and the importance of regular check-ups at the dentist in protecting against this life-threatening disease.

National Smile Month 2020

01 April, 2020

The oral health team will be supporting this year’s National Smile Month campaign to promote good oral health.

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