Community Water Fluoridation What, Why, When (DWD18APR24)

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Subject

Oral Health

Description

2022 Health & Care Act considers Community Water Fluoridation in Yorkshire & Humber ICBs' oral health strategies. Join our webinar to learn about evidence-based public health benefits for population, patients, and dental teams. Followed by a June 19 workshop for science-based prevention discussions. Sign up for one or both.

Venue

Blackboard Collaborate, - Virtual

Date & time

Thursday 18 April 2024, 18:30 to 19:30

Lecturers

Mr Simon Hearnshaw & Mr John Morris

Target audience

Recommended to all

Course style

Lecture

Category

Evening lecture

Catering

No catering

Development outcome

A, C, D

CPD hours

1:00

Cost

No charge

Aims

This course will improve understanding of the evidence base and rationale for community water fluoridation

Objectives

To highlight the need for continued prevention of dental disease

To increase awareness of the evidence base underpinning fluoridation

To improve understanding of recent legislation changes in connection with fluoridation and the opportunities for ICBs to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.

Learning outcomes

Understand the importance of preventing dental disease in line with current legislation.

Update their knowledge on the scientific evidence base for fluoridation.

Reflect upon the prevention opportunities that are available