Accolade For Dental Pilot

Accolade For Dental Pilot

Between Monday, May 13 and Thursday, June 13, it is National Smile Month, organised by the Oral Health Foundation, it is hoped that the month will promote a better understanding of oral issues and improve mouth health nationwide.

A year-ago, in May 2018, a four-week pilot aligned to the national Change4Life campaign, ran in 12 dental practices across West Sussex, supporting dentists to promote sugar reduction amongst patients.

In the autumn, West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Public Health team was crowned winners at the Public Health England (PHE) Conference for the West Sussex Sugar Smart Dental Toolkit.

Amanda Jupp, WSCC cabinet member for adults and health said: “I am delighted that the West Sussex Sugar Smart Dental Toolkit has been recognised for its collaborative approach to healthy lifestyles.”

For more information about WSCC wellbeing services, visit: www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk