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1. Dental care for the expectant mother and baby
2. Dental care for the Pre school child
3. Form and function of teeth and jaws of animals
4. Toothbrushing techniques
5. Advice on diet and dental health
6. Fluoridation
7. Display of teaching models
8. Provision of manikins for children to cut cavities and fill teeth
9. A dental unit and chair
10. Work of a dental hygienist
11. Work of a dental technician
12. Promotion of apple sales by "Apples for Schools"
13. Display on dental health leaflets, posters, slides and loops
14. Information of the School Dental Service.
The important aspect of the exhibition was participation by the children.
Publicity was obtained by press reports and an interview for Radio London.
The exhibition was open on the Saturday and a special feature of the Saturday
morning was a visit by Pierre the Clown. "SMILE" provided a follow up to dental
health education in schools and an opportunity for large numbers to be involved
in a relatively short period of time. The content of the exhibition not only provided
an opportunity to promote dental health but also enabled children to more closely
acquaint themselves with dental procedures and thus reduce apprehension about dental
treatment.
The future
This report is written at a time when fundamental changes are being planned
for the integration of the health services, whatever the final outcome it is hoped