We believe that everybody deserves a healthy smile. A person’s oral health is a crucial part of their overall wellbeing. Our teeth have such an important role to play by helping us to speak clearly, eat our food and give our face shape. Having a healthy smile gives us confidence in how we look and feel, and this in turn influences our social lives, careers and relationships. A smile is a great asset and has so many life changing benefits. That’s why it makes sense to give it the best care possible.
Everyone can have healthy smile by following our three key Oral Health messages:
- Brush teeth for two minutes, last thing at night and one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste.
- Cut down how much and how often you have sugary foods and drinks.
- Visit a dentist regularly.
Oral Health Improvement Team
Our team aim to bring about positive changes in oral health. We work in collaboration the Childsmile Team and the Public Dental Service to provide the best possible oral health care and advice.
Our team cover the whole of Ayrshire and Arran offering oral health information and advice, signposting to dental services, oral health talks and resources. The team also offer oral health promotional stalls for business and community events. Further information on what resources are available on loan can be found in our Oral Health Resources brochure below.
We provide a variety of oral health training packages for all healthcare staff and other groups/people who have a responsibility for the health and wellbeing of others. Information on all training packages can be found in our Oral Health Training Packages brochure below.
If you have any queries you can contact the Oral Health Improvement Team:
Telephone: 01563 578653 / 01563 578651
Email: oralhealthimprovementteam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Facebook: @AyrshireandArranOHI
Twitter: @NHSOHI
Instagram: @nhsaaohi
Health Information & Resources Service
For further information on guidance and use – including additional resources and activities – these can be borrowed for free from the Health Information and Resources Service at Afton House.
Childsmile
Good oral health in childhood means healthy teeth and gums throughout life. Childsmile is working to ensure all children, regardless of income or background, have the best possible start. This website also provides information for professionals.
NHS General Dental Service
NHS General Dental Services (GDS) are provided by dentists working in their own dental practices. These dentists are self-employed and contracted by their local NHS Board to provide NHS general dental care and treatment. They can also provide some private treatments not available on the NHS.
NHS Public Dental Services
NHS Public Dental Services (PDS) are provided by dentists employed by the NHS Board. These dentists provide specialist NHS dental care and treatment on referral from General Dental Service dentists and other healthcare professionals. They cannot provide private treatments. Visit our Dental Services page for further information.
Dental Treatments
Whether a person has natural teeth, dentures, or no teeth, they should still see a dentist at least once a year. Visit our Dental Services page for further information about treatments.
Please provide any feedback or comments on this page to OralHealthImprovementTeam@aapct.scot.nhs.uk