Childsmile after 10 years part 1: background, theory and principles

Macpherson, L. M.D. , Rodgers, J. and Conway, D. I. (2019) Childsmile after 10 years part 1: background, theory and principles. Dental Update, 46(2), pp. 113-116. (doi: 10.12968/denu.2019.46.2.113)

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Abstract

Childsmile is the national child oral health improvement programme for Scotland. It was developed as pilots from 2006/7 in response to the public health challenge of poor child oral health. Childsmile recognizes the importance of the social determinants of health, and takes common risk factor and proportionate universal approaches to deliver complex multifaceted interventions in multiple settings and by multidisciplinary teams.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The Childsmile programme is funded by the Scottish Government.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Macpherson, Professor Lorna and Conway, Professor David
Authors: Macpherson, L. M.D., Rodgers, J., and Conway, D. I.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
Journal Name:Dental Update
Publisher:Mark Allen Healthcare
ISSN:0305-5000
Published Online:25 February 2019

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