Six-figure sum to fund health hubs at two schools in Bradford ift.tt/AUo5dNS

Great to be a part of this amazing work that will ensure children and families can experience earlier and better co-ordinated support in a place near to where they live, and that they know and trust 🙌

Thanks Christian and the team for a very interesting day hearing about the #EarlyYearsCommunityofPractice. Very much enjoyed presenting about our BRUSH research focused on the implementation supervised toothbrushing in early-years settings

🦷On #WorldOralHealthDay, learn how BRUSH project aims to reduce childhood tooth decay via supervised brushing programmes. A collaboration between PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) & NIHR Yorkshire & Humber ARC Read more: tinyurl.com/53zwf7ma National Institute for Health and Care Research NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) Peter Day zmarshman Kara Gray-Burrows

This #WorldOralHealthDay read how the NIHR-funded BRUSH project NIHR Yorkshire & Humber ARC & PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) has driven change with their supervised toothbrushing programme 🦷 🔗 nihr.ac.uk/news/fresh-fun…

Roughly sketching an overloaded child’s toothbrush for illustration practice and the minty smell of the toothpaste is SO strong! Small wonder some children recoil before the brush gets near their mouth #OralCare #Toothpaste

Happy Eid to all our staff and students celebrating today Leeds Dental School Leeds Dental School

Thank you BSPD for giving us the opportunity to write this blog around supervised toothbrushing and our research to support the roll out of the national programme with amazing colleagues zmarshman Kara Gray-Burrows and many others.

New #SupervisedToothbrushing programme for England – the government has now ‘put its money where its mouth is’! Read our latest blog by Peter Day @ZMarshman BSPD members and Kara Gray-Burrows on behalf of the BRUSH team: ow.ly/S4hf50Vt5Nx #childoralhealth #dentistry

Kicking off #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth with a preview of one our or toothPASTE resources - a checklist for supporting toothbrushing in the bathroom (if that’s what works for your child!). Co-designed with families & OT Saskia Grassie. The toothPASTE website is coming soon!

Toothbrushing can be difficult for autistic children. The texture or shape of a toothbrush might feel overwhelming. This new video shares simple, low-cost ways to adapt toothbrushes to better support sensory needs. m.youtube.com/watch?v=F7s0j_…

We are now LIVE! We’re delighted to launch toothPASTE – a free, online support package to support the dental health of autistic children. Created with families & professionals, it’s autism-informed, practical & easy to use. 🌐 autismtoothcare.com

Anne-Marie, a parent of two autistic children & PPIE panel member, shared: “It gives everyone immediate access to expert advice & peer support, rather than having to wait for a referral or just suffering in silence.”

Developed by University of Leeds with The University of Manchester & The University of Sheffield, and funded by @OfficialNIHR & West Yorkshire NHS ICB, with support from @YHARC_NIHR. 🔗 Media release & research info: lnkd.in/eeFvxy6e

Paediatric Dentistry at Leeds Peter Day Kara Gray-Burrows Prof Sarah Baker zmarshman Kathy Leadbitter Karen Vinall-Collier

📣 toothPASTE Autism Study 🦷free new website launched to support families of young autistic children with dental health behaviours (toothbrushing, limiting sugary foods and drinks, going to the dentist) Read more: tinyurl.com/mvffa73j

Around 1 in 4 autistic children experience tooth decay by age five. This can have a lasting impact on their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.