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The Healthy Teeth in Schools programme is a key element in the public health oral health programme. The Council is looking for a single competent supplier to deliver a screening and fluoridation programme for all children aged 3-6 years at mainstream nursery/primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Access to documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index The Healthy Teeth in Schools programme is a key element in the public health oral health programme. The Council is looking for a single competent supplier to deliver a screening and fluoridation programme for all children aged 3-6 years at mainstream nursery/primary schools in Tower Hamlets. The appointed provider is expected to carry out the following activities: — engage schools and agree how the programme will be delivered over the academic year, — obtain parental consent for oral health screening and fluoride varnish application, including a medical and dental history, — invite all parents/guardians with children in nursery, reception and Year 1 classes to parent awareness sessions where the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme and oral health issues will be discussed, — conduct a risk assessment of school premises, — offer oral health screening and fluoride varnish application sessions to children in nursery, Reception and Year 1 classes, — give all children who have received consent to participate in the Healthy Teeth in Schools programme twice yearly applications of fluoride varnish, unless not indicated, — if a child is identified as in need of further treatment, advise their parent(s)/guardian(s) of this need and about to seek treatment from the general dental service, — encourage and advise all parents/guardians of children on how to register with a dental surgery in their area to provide any immediate treatment needs and continuing care, — encourage all parents/guardians of children who do not participate to take up the service throughout the duration of the Healthy Teeth in Schools Programme.