North Yorkshire and City of York Oral Health Improvement

The Oral Health Improvement Team is commissioned by North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council to deliver, promote, and support oral health improvement programmes across our communities.
The team co-ordinates, facilitates, and supports a range of evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing oral health inequalities and improving oral health outcomes.

Meet The Team

North Hykeham Health Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire

Email: Jane.Johnson@cds-cic.co.uk

  • Registered Dental Nurse
  • NEBDN Oral Health Education
  • NEBDN Radiography
  • Dementia Friends Training completed via the Alzheimer’s Society Initiative
  • Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017
  • BDA Oral Health Education
  • BDA Dental Radiography
  • Dementia Friends Training completed via the Alzheimer’s Society Initiative

Training

We provide training throughout the year for a wide range of settings and professionals. If you are interested in an oral health training session, please contact the team at OHP.NYY@cds-cic.co.uk to discuss the needs of your organisation.

Supervised Toothbrushing Programme

The team supports local supervised toothbrushing programmes within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings, as well as across SEND settings (0–18 years), ensuring inclusive access to preventative oral health interventions.

Healthy Early Years Award

The team promotes the Healthy Early Years Award in North Yorkshire and York, supporting settings to embed positive health and wellbeing practices, including oral health, from an early age.
North Yorkshire Healthy Early Years Award > Healthy Schools North Yorkshire
A post from Cirrus Team NYES Digital on Healthy Schools North Yorkshire provided by: https://healthyschoolsnorthyorks.org
North Yorkshire Healthy Early Years Award > Healthy Schools North Yorkshire
A post from Cirrus Team NYES Digital on Healthy Schools North Yorkshire provided by: https://healthyschoolsnorthyorks.org

How Else Can We Help?

Our team has a wealth of experience and resources which we are happy to share, and we can also offer assistance with displays and events. 

We can provide oral health guidance and input for any relevant health and well-being policies as required.