In September the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) launched a set of infographics on the 'Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay' translated into the five languages identified by the Core20PLUS51 initiative - targeting the most vulnerable children in the UK.

This infographic project was conceived while Dr Jenny Harris was BSPD President, to support children and families most in need with simple, clear prevention messages. The aim is that the infographics will be widely used by both dental and non-dental healthcare professionals to support conversations about good oral health behaviours and become a key tool for in-surgery preventive advice.

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BSPD's Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay are now available in the following languages:

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    Punjabi (pictured)

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    Urdu

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    Bengali (with Sylheti and Chatgaya)

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    Polish

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    Romanian

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    English (the original version previously available).

The posters, which have been adapted from 'Health Matters: child dental health'2 with permission, can be downloaded from the BSPD website and printed for waiting-room walls, surgeries and in other healthcare venues - and can be given to children to take home and keep as a reminder of what they learnt at their dentist appointment.

Dr Jenny Harris, BSPD Past President said: 'Our ambition is to get feedback from dentists up and down the country telling us that they have been using this engaging and colourful infographic in-surgery whenever they give oral health advice to children and their parents. It is a great tool for reinforcing the three top tips for looking after teeth, especially as a quick reminder as part of a routine recall visit. We want children to be encouraged to stick the poster up on their bedroom walls amongst their posters of popstars and footballers! That would be a massive win for preventative oral health!'

To access all versions of the top tips infographic, visit https://www.bspd.co.uk/Patients/PatientInfo.