Did you know… Tooth decay has a significant impact on a child’s health and wellbeing.

* Cavities and tooth decay are preventable with good oral hygiene habits.  

* All it takes is 2 minutes every day twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.   

* Spit and don’t rinse the fluoride toothpaste once finished brushing  

Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) will be delivering the Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish Program (FSFVP) at LDS in March 2025. This programme is only funded for children is a certain age group. If you receive a consent form, please sign as return so we can take advantage of this free service.

Oral Health Services Tasmania also provides FREE dental care for ALL children and teenagers with a current Medicare card.

If you are concerned about your child teeth, please ring, and make an appointment with your local children’s dentist, or if you would like some advice, please feel free to contact Nurse Lauren, primary school health nurse. Lauren.frost@decyp.tas.gov.au