Regional Launch of Happy Smiles Programme

The South Eastern Outcomes Group have recently completed and evaluated the pilot Happy Smiles Programme in the South Eastern Trust area. Members of the Outcomes Group including the Community Dental Health team, PHA and Sure Start Coordinators worked together to embed the dental health awards scheme across all nurseries. Healthy breaks, tooth brushing and dental education were shared with front line staff and parents in the area. This month, the Health Minister, Michelle O’Neil launched the regional Happy Smiles Programme to improve oral health of preschool children across early years settings in Northern Ireland. In October 2016, Health Minister Michelle O’Neill visited Primate Dixon Primary School in Coalisland to launch the Happy Smiles programme for pre-school children.

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