DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION The Dental Health Foundation. Our mission is to promote oral health in Ireland, by providing effective resources and interventions and by influencing public policy. About Us. RESOURCES | DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION We are an authoritative source of advice and information providing the tools and support needed for oral health promotion. Our health education resources and publications are developed for specific … ORAL HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION Oral health can be affected by disease. The two main diseases are as follows : Dental caries (tooth decay) - this happens when oral bacteria produces acid that in turn demineralises the tooth surfaces and causes cavities or holes in the teeth. Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by plaque along the gum line, that inflames the gum causing damage to the tissues and bones that surround and anchor LINKS BETWEEN ORAL & GENERAL HEALTH Links between Oral & General Health. The mouth and body are connected. Your oral health is more important than you think, and is essential for general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth is the gateway to getting nutrition into the physical body, promoting feelings of well-being, and self esteem. The mouth serves as

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EFFECTIVE TOOTHBRUSHING & FLOSSING Starting with clean hands, break off about 45 cm (18 inches) of dental floss from its dispenser. Wind one end of the floss around a middle finger of one hand. Wrap the other end and most of the floss on the same finger of the other hand, leaving a small length (7 to 10 cm /

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The BioXtra range of products include toothpastes, alcohol free mouthwashes (Oral hygiene), moisturising gels & sprays (Saliva substitutes), sugar free chewing gum and MIGHTY MOUTH SCHOOL PROGRAMME ENGLISH IRISH VERSIONS Mighty Mouth School Programme English Irish Versions. 26 April 2006. PDF 2.22mb. Download Now. Parents Booklet is available here Parents Booklet. You can access the English resources here: Tooth Tips poster 0-2 yr olds. Tooth Tips poster 2-7 yr olds. Acid attack poster. STRATEGIES TO PREVENT DENTAL CARIES IN CHILDREN AND This guideline has been developed for the public dental service in Ireland, which is the main provider of state-funded dental services to children under the age of 16. ORAL HEALTH & DISABILITY ORAL HEALTH & DISABILITY: The way forward 7 disabilities in health professions. Many of the messages contained within this document are relevant to the education and training of oral health practitioners for example with regard to DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION The Dental Health Foundation. Our mission is to promote oral health in Ireland, by providing effective resources and interventions and by influencing public policy. About Us. RESOURCES | DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION We are an authoritative source of advice and information providing the tools and support needed for oral health promotion. Our health education resources and publications are developed for specific … ORAL HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION Oral health can be affected by disease. The two main diseases are as follows : Dental caries (tooth decay) - this happens when oral bacteria produces acid that in turn demineralises the tooth surfaces and causes cavities or holes in the teeth. Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by plaque along the gum line, that inflames the gum causing damage to the tissues and bones that surround and anchor LINKS BETWEEN ORAL & GENERAL HEALTH Links between Oral & General Health. The mouth and body are connected. Your oral health is more important than you think, and is essential for general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth is the gateway to getting nutrition into the physical body, promoting feelings of well-being, and self esteem. The mouth serves as

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ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION Mental Health and Oral Health Postcard. 08 April 2019. PDF 255.93k.

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EFFECTIVE TOOTHBRUSHING & FLOSSING Starting with clean hands, break off about 45 cm (18 inches) of dental floss from its dispenser. Wind one end of the floss around a middle finger of one hand. Wrap the other end and most of the floss on the same finger of the other hand, leaving a small length (7 to 10 cm /

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The BioXtra range of products include toothpastes, alcohol free mouthwashes (Oral hygiene), moisturising gels & sprays (Saliva substitutes), sugar free chewing gum and MIGHTY MOUTH SCHOOL PROGRAMME ENGLISH IRISH VERSIONS Mighty Mouth School Programme English Irish Versions. 26 April 2006. PDF 2.22mb. Download Now. Parents Booklet is available here Parents Booklet. You can access the English resources here: Tooth Tips poster 0-2 yr olds. Tooth Tips poster 2-7 yr olds. Acid attack poster. STRATEGIES TO PREVENT DENTAL CARIES IN CHILDREN AND This guideline has been developed for the public dental service in Ireland, which is the main provider of state-funded dental services to children under the age of 16. ORAL HEALTH & DISABILITY ORAL HEALTH & DISABILITY: The way forward 7 disabilities in health professions. Many of the messages contained within this document are relevant to the education and training of oral health practitioners for example with regard to RESOURCES | DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION We are an authoritative source of advice and information providing the tools and support needed for oral health promotion. Our health education resources and publications are developed for specific ORAL HEALTH & DISEASE PREVENTION Oral health can be affected by disease. The two main diseases are as follows : Dental caries (tooth decay) - this happens when oral bacteria produces acid that in turn demineralises the tooth surfaces and causes cavities or holes in the teeth. Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by plaque along the gum line, that inflames the gum causing damage to the tissues and bones that surround and anchor TOOTH BRUSHING CORONAVIRUS AND COVID 19 Tooth Brushing Coronavirus and COVID 19 Good habits last a lifetime. We all now appreciate the importance of good handwashing and coughing/sneezing etiquette. ORAL HEALTH AND SMOKING The effects of smoking on your mouth include: Increased risk of periodontal disease. Affects the sense of taste and smell. Bad breath. Tooth discolouration. An increased build up of dental plaque, and delayed healing following tooth extraction, periodontal treatment or oral surgery. Smoking risks include: an increase in the risk of

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EFFECTIVE TOOTHBRUSHING & FLOSSING Starting with clean hands, break off about 45 cm (18 inches) of dental floss from its dispenser. Wind one end of the floss around a middle finger of one hand. Wrap the other end and most of the floss on the same finger of the other hand, leaving a small length (7 to 10 cm / ALCOHOL AND ORAL HEALTH Alcohol and Oral Health. Alcohol is a risk factor for oral and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis and trauma. The risk of oral cancer is six times higher in those who drink alcohol compared to non-drinkers. Alcohol is the primary cause of liver cancer and is also a risk factor for breast cancer and colorectal cancer. FLUORIDES & ORAL HEALTH Fluorides & Oral Health. Fluoride is a substance that naturally occurs in some water sources. It is derived from fluorine, the thirteenth most common element on earth, and is known to help prevent dental caries. Fluoride works mainly by slowing down the process of demineralisation, whereby the enamel loses calcium and phosphate when

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