Oral Health Recommendations
Oral Health Recommendations
Evidence-based clinical recommendations from multiple countries and organizations.
79 Recommendations Found
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 times a year (2.26% NaF).
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 times a year (2.26% NaF).
Brush teeth at least twice daily (with assistance from parent or carer if required):• last thing at…
Brush teeth at least twice daily (with assistance from parent or carer if required):• last thing at night or before bedtime and on at least one other occasion• with toothpaste containing 1,350 to 1,5…
Assign a shortened recall interval based on dental caries risk.
Assign a shortened recall interval based on dental caries risk.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner …
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
Apply fluoride varnish (2.26% NaF) to teeth 2 or more times a year.
Apply fluoride varnish (2.26% NaF) to teeth 2 or more times a year.
For children taking medication frequently or long term, choose or request sugar-free medicines if p…
For children taking medication frequently or long term, choose or request sugar-free medicines if possible.
Use toothpaste containing 1,350 to 1,500 ppm fluoride.
Use toothpaste containing 1,350 to 1,500 ppm fluoride.
Apply fluoride varnish (2.26% NaF) to teeth 2 times a year.
Apply fluoride varnish (2.26% NaF) to teeth 2 times a year.
Minimise amount and frequency of consumption of sugar-containing food and drinks.
Minimise amount and frequency of consumption of sugar-containing food and drinks.
Teeth should be brushed by a parent or carer. As the child gets older, a parent or carer should ass…
Teeth should be brushed by a parent or carer. As the child gets older, a parent or carer should assist them to brush their own teeth:• on all tooth surfaces• at least twice a day• last thing at night…
Assign a recall interval ranging from 3 to 12 months based on oral health needs and disease risk.
Assign a recall interval ranging from 3 to 12 months based on oral health needs and disease risk.
Avoid sugar-containing foods and drinks at bedtime when saliva flow is reduced and buffering capaci…
Avoid sugar-containing foods and drinks at bedtime when saliva flow is reduced and buffering capacity is lost.
Use sugar-free versions of medicines if possible.
Use sugar-free versions of medicines if possible.
Minimise consumption of sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Minimise consumption of sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Parents or carers should brush their children’s teeth:• as soon as they erupt• twice a day• last th…
Parents or carers should brush their children’s teeth:• as soon as they erupt• twice a day• last thing at night or before bedtime and on one other occasion• with a toothpaste containing at least 1,00…
Introduce solid foods (of different textures and flavours) at around the age of 6 months. Sugar sho…
Introduce solid foods (of different textures and flavours) at around the age of 6 months. Sugar should not be added to food or drinks given to babies and toddlers.
For parents or carers feeding babies by bottle:• only breastmilk, infant formula or cooled boiled w…
For parents or carers feeding babies by bottle:• only breastmilk, infant formula or cooled boiled water should be given in a bottle• babies should be introduced to drinking from a free-flow cup from …
Breastfed babies experience less tooth decay and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for a ba…
Breastfed babies experience less tooth decay and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for a baby’s overall health. Support mothers to:• breastfeed exclusively for around the first 6 months of a …