Dr Anna Ireland

Improving oral health of the public now made easier with an updated, evidence-based to toolkit: gov.uk/government/pub…

Adding fluoride to drinking water can significantly reduce tooth decay among children and young people. A new report has shown the benefits of fluoridation are greater for those in more deprived areas and can help reduce health inequalities. More info🔽 gov.uk/government/new…

Congratulations to Sandra White @WhiteSandraj who has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list and has been awarded an OBE.

Mouth cancer is twice as common in men than women. To understand more see chapter 6 of Delivering Better Oral Health: gov.uk/government/pub…

Dental teams play a key role in the early detection of oral cancer. Check out the new Early Detection and Management Pathway in Chapter 6 of Delivering Better Oral Health: gov.uk/government/pub…

Data shows that life expectancy varies significantly according to where you live. OHID will address the health disparities that exist across the country to help people live longer, healthier lives. Find out more 🔽 gov.uk/government/org…

COVID-19 cases are rising and winter is drawing closer. 1) If you have not been vaccinated, now is the time. 2) If you are offered a booster please take up the offer. 3) Ventilation, masks in crowded indoor spaces and hand washing remain important.

A new #EveryMindMatters campaign has been launched by @OHID to support the nation’s mental wellbeing as we head into winter. The last 18 months have been challenging. Please take a look at the resources available & find what works for you. nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) will work within @DHSCgovuk to identify and address major health disparities across the country & to help improve the health of the nation. Here’s how 👇

The launch of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities marks a new chapter in public health. OHID will work within @DHSCgovuk to identify & address major health disparities across the country & to help improve the health of the nation. More ▶️ gov.uk/government/new…

Our first day in @OHID today taking forward our work to improve oral health and reduce oral health inequalities.

Methods fieldworkers should use to collect oral health information for the survey of 5 year olds in the academic year 2021 to 2022. gov.uk/government/pub…

Good to see UK CMOs examining how water fluoridation can improve oral health & prevent tooth decay which disproportionately affects more deprived groups. Reinforces why our Health and Care Bill will make it simpler to expand water fluoridation schemes. gov.uk/government/pub…

“There is strong scientific evidence that water fluoridation is an effective public health intervention for reducing the prevalence of tooth decay and improving oral health inequalities across the UK.” gov.uk/government/pub…

Delivering Better Oral Health NEW edition – not only for dental teams. A great resource for wider health and social care teams too! @iHealthVisiting @SAPHNAsharonOBE @PACEYchildcare @HENRYhealthy @BabyBuddyApp @RCPCHPresident @NDNAtalk gov.uk/government/pub…

This statement from the UK CMOs published today highlights that water fluoridation is an effective public health intervention for improving the oral health of both adults and children. gov.uk/government/pub…

Thank you to over 100 well respected experts from across the UK who have ensured that the DBOH 4th edition is bang up to date! Please circulate in your networks. gov.uk/government/pub…

We have published the fourth edition of our Delivering Better Oral Health: an evidence based toolkit for prevention. This helps busy dental teams & healthcare professionals access the best evidence on what works for oral health improvement all in one place gov.uk/government/pub…

Delivering Better Oral Health 4th Edition published today! Supports all dental teams to promote oral health: gov.uk/government/pub…

Semina Makhani from PHE is outlining how system leadership can work to focus on oral health improvement for older people #BetterTogether #BASCD2021 #BSG2021