HAC6121 Children’s Oral Health Specialist Service

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Local authorities in England hold a statutory responsibility for improving the oral health of their populations, with a particular focus on children and reducing health inequalities. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, councils are responsible for assessing local oral health needs, commissioning preventive programmes such as supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish schemes, and delivering community-based education and interventions. Up to 40% of 5-year-olds in Tower Hamlets have tooth decay, with children in deprived areas and Asian/Asian British communities disproportionately…