ORCID
- R. Witton: 0000-0002-6424-4376
Abstract
Adults with learning disabilities may be at higher risk of poor oral health. The community outreach programme attached to Plymouth University Peninsula Dental School used established links with local agencies for this group to try out an intervention using service users as dental ambassadors. A programme was developed to meet the needs of the group and training in oral health key messages was provided along with support in presentation skills. Early evaluation shows promise in terms of feasibility, interest and improved self-care. Public health competencies being illustrated: Strategic leadership, communication, teaching and training, and collaborative working for health and oral health improvement.
Publication Date
2017-01-01
Publication Title
Community Dental Health
Volume
34
Issue
2
ISSN
0265-539X
Keywords
England, Plymouth, community programme, dental health education, learning disability, oral health, peer-led oral health promotion
First Page
77
Last Page
79
Recommended Citation
Witton, R., Potterton, R., & Smith, W. (2017) 'Communities in action: developing a dental ambassador training programme for adults with learning disability.', Community Dental Health, 34(2), pp. 77-79. Available at: 10.1922/CDH_3885Witton03
