A message from the Dental Oral Health Promotion Team.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to the current Covid 19 pandemic the Dental service has been restricted in line with the Department of Health and Irish Dental Council guidance. We would like to assure you that these measures are aimed at minimising the infection risks for patients and staff.
It is vitally important that you continue to look after your oral health by maintaining a healthy diet and implementing an effective oral hygiene routine. We would like to take this opportunity to offer some diet and dental health advice.
If you are concerned about your child's teeth or would like further advice, please contact us at Vista Dental Office, 045 920868 or email eleanor.jones@hse.ie
We have attached some useful links below and look forward to seeing you all soon.
https://www.dentalhealth.ie
https:// youtube/CmJX4GEg-h0
https://wwweapdireland.ie/for-parents.html
Some fun colouring for children: https://images.app.goo.gl/nakAr9bTad7gJ25v7
Regards,
Oral Health Promotion Team,
Dublin South West/Kildare West Wicklow.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to the current Covid 19 pandemic the Dental service has been restricted in line with the Department of Health and Irish Dental Council guidance. We would like to assure you that these measures are aimed at minimising the infection risks for patients and staff.
It is vitally important that you continue to look after your oral health by maintaining a healthy diet and implementing an effective oral hygiene routine. We would like to take this opportunity to offer some diet and dental health advice.
- Always brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime for 2-3 minutes.
- A soft/medium toothbrush is recommended.
- Use a pea sized amount of toothpaste
- After brushing, spit out toothpas te but do not rinse.
- Change your toothbrush when the bristles are worn or every season.
- The frequency of sugar causes damage to teeth. Sugar should be kept to mealtimes only.
- Healthy snack options include fresh fruit, plain popcorn, plain yogurt and raw vegetables such as carrots, celery, cheese.
- Unflavoured milk and water are the only two drinks that are safe for your teeth.
If you are concerned about your child's teeth or would like further advice, please contact us at Vista Dental Office, 045 920868 or email eleanor.jones@hse.ie
We have attached some useful links below and look forward to seeing you all soon.
https://www.dentalhealth.ie
https:// youtube/CmJX4GEg-h0
https://wwweapdireland.ie/for-parents.html
Some fun colouring for children: https://images.app.goo.gl/nakAr9bTad7gJ25v7
Regards,
Oral Health Promotion Team,
Dublin South West/Kildare West Wicklow.
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This website is about how you and your family can enjoy learning together. It is designed to support parents with fun activities and tips according to their child's age. And each age group has lots of ideas for helping children with talking, playing , reading, writing and using numbers.
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List of websites for students including games, activities and resources for teachers and parents.