Pop-up clinic delivers dental care to children in Luton

The clinic was attended by almost 100 local children under 10-years-old. The session combined oral health advice, information on healthy eating and a ‘lift the lip’ assessment by the dental team. Any children found to require further care were signposted to a general dental practitioner or offered appointments with CDS.

Luton has above the national average number of children experiencing tooth decay and the initiative was designed to focus on helpful prevention advice for families around key oral health messages and awareness of healthy eating, combined with a dental assessment. Where appropriate an application of fluoride varnish was also offered – an important preventative treatment for many children. The session took place during the Easter holiday, making it accessible and well-attended. Free toothbrushes and toothpaste were also handed out for all the children to take home.