Toothbrushing consent
Toothbrushing uses a passive consent model. Children participate in the Toothbrushing Programme unless their parent / guardian informs the nursery or school that they do not want them to take part.
Fluoride varnish consent
In target nurseries and schools, children are also offered further protection for their teeth in the form of fluoride varnishing, twice a year.
In this case, you will be asked to fill in a short consent form.
If your child has been hospitalised due to asthma or allergies, the fluoride varnish may not be applied.
You only need to sign this consent form once to enrol in the programme. After that we will contact you twice a year, when you will be given the opportunity to update your child’s medical history and other personal details.
Data Protection/Privacy Notice
The legal basis for use of information by NHS Health Boards and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is that it is necessary for the purpose of promoting and improving the health of children and other patients; and/or for managing the NHS health-care system and services in Scotland.
You have various rights in relation to your information. For further details on this and the period for which the information will be held, please see the Data Protection pages of your local NHS Health Board website and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS).
If you have any queries in relation to the Childsmile Programme, please contact your local Childsmile Team.