Oral Health for Parents and their Children

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 21 June 2025
LEVEL
No Qualification Levels Explained
DURATION
2 hours per week
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Part-time

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Aimed at parents, expectant mothers, early years healthcare workers, teachers, nurses, GPs and the public.

Oral health is an important part of every child’s wellbeing. It impacts on the ability for children to eat and sleep, to socialise with confidence and to concentrate at school. However, many children experience problems with their oral health. Tooth decay affects around a quarter of five-year olds in England and it is also the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year-olds by some distance. Many children who go to hospital because of tooth decay need to have teeth removed under general anaesthetic. This is despite the fact that tooth decay is almost entirely preventable.

This programme will help you to support the children you care for to maintain good oral health. It covers the main causes of tooth decay and simple actions that can be taken to prevent the problem. It also explains when a child’s primary (baby) and adult (permanent) teeth start to appear, and what you should do if a tooth is knocked out. By the end of the sessions users will have developed their knowledge of oral health and be more confident in providing children’s oral health advice and support.

Tasks will be set to practice at home and reflect on

• L2 Early Years Practitioner • L3 Dental Nursing

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This course is free (dependent on eligibility). For individuals with an income over £32,000, there is a nominal fee - Tuition Fees: £9.00.
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