Dental decay (caries) is preventable, yet two in five children (42%) have experienced tooth decay in their baby teeth by ages 5-10 (AIHW 2014). This can lead to pain, difficulty with eating and speech issues.
Early detection and intervention is the key.
Primary health providers play an essential role in engaging with new parents and guiding them to make healthy choices in caring for their children’s teeth.
The Centre for Oral Health Strategy has developed free online training to support you in preventing dental caries.
The training aims to assist primary health care providers in identifying, preventing and managing early childhood caries for children aged 0-5. It provides practical support for caregivers in improving the oral health of young children.
This training is suitable for medical and dental practitioners, nurses, midwives, Aboriginal health workers, allied health professionals and those working with children services.
Four online learning modules have been developed to increase confidence, knowledge and skills to help deliver better oral health outcomes for young children.
The training takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, attracts 1 CPD point and addresses the following topics:
- Module 1 – Prevalence of early childhood caries
- Module 2 – Dental decay process
- Module 3 – The role of child health professionals
- Module 4 – Preventive advice
For any queries, email: [email protected]
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