Oral health training for professionals
This page is for professionals who work with children, young people, and families across Leeds. It explains the oral health training offered by the 0–19 PHINS Leeds Oral Health Team and how to book a session.
Oral health training
The 0 to 19 PHINS Leeds Oral Health team provides interactive and practical oral health training for staff who support families.
The session helps build confidence, updates knowledge, and supports professionals to give clear, evidence‑based oral health messages.
Purpose of the training
By the end of the session, participants will understand:
Key oral health messages
So you can share clear, up‑to‑date and accurate information in your role.
Why oral health matters
How good oral health links to a child’s overall health, wellbeing, learning and development.
Barriers families may face
Understanding common challenges such as cost, routines, access to care, or sensory needs.
Practical ways to help
How to include oral health messages in everyday conversations and routine practice.
What the session covers
The training includes:
- Core oral health messages
- How to brush teeth effectively
- Keeping good daily oral hygiene
- Lifestyle behaviours that affect oral health
- Healthy eating and how nutrition links to dental health
- Common oral diseases and how to spot early signs
- Visiting the dentist, what to expect and how to support families
- How to support good oral health in different age groups
The session also includes information about local oral health initiatives in Leeds, such as:
- Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme
- Smile Award for early years settings and SILCs
- Targeted oral health interventions
- Community outreach and partnership work
To book a place on the training, please use the booking system below.
Training booking form
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