Children aged 3-6 years should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing 1350-1500 ppm fluoride.

Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.

For patients with diabetes: • explain risk related to diabetes; ask about HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) levels• assess and discuss clinical management.

Use the AUDIT-C tool (or similar) to assess a patient’s level of risk of alcohol harm by completing 3 consumption questions.

Dietary advice should focus on reducing the frequency and amount of sugar consumption to prevent dental caries.

Acknowledge that e-cigarettes may be helpful for some smokers for quitting or reducing smoking.

Assess tooth wear using a validated tool (for example Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE)) at the start of any new course of treatment.

Professional tooth cleaning should not be routinely recommended for preventing dental caries in children.

Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.

• remove plaque effectively using methods shown by the dental team. This will prevent gingivitis (gum bleeding or redness) and reduces the risk of periodontal …