Pharmacies offering oral health advice under pilot scheme

A pilot scheme offering oral health advice through pharmacies is being rolled out across north east England. The scheme offers a ‘five-minute oral health intervention’ as customers wait for their prescriptions. This includes advising patients on how to brush their teeth properly and checking they were using the right products. ‘This started as a simple idea, based on my research looking at the role of community pharmacies,’ Andrew Sturrock, principal lecturer and programme leader, said. Pharmacists are well-trained healthcare professionals, easily accessible and frequently visited by patients. ‘We know there are people who don’t have a dentist, have phobias about treatment or avoid regular check-ups. ‘The pharmacy is certainly not taking over the dentists’ role. ‘This is just

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