Designed to Smile – North West Wales - Family support services

What we do

Designed to Smile is a national programme to improve the oral health of children in Wales. It is funded by the Welsh Government and was launched in 2009. All of the Designed to Smile services and all NHS dental treatments for children are FREE.

Designed to Smile is:
A preventative programme for children from birth:
This involves a wide range of professionals, including health visitors and other early years services. The aims are to help start good habits early by giving advice to families with young children, providing toothbrushes and toothpaste, and encouraging going to a dental practice before a child’s first birthday.

A preventative programme for Nursery and Primary School children:
This involves the delivery of nursery and school-based toothbrushing and fluoride varnish programmes for children to help protect teeth against decay.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can contact us directly

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

• Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
• Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? No

 Website

https://phw.nhs.wales/services-and-teams/designed-to-smile/