Useful oral health links for the public
Many disability organisations and other groups have web-based information on oral and dental care. Below is a selection of some of the resources we have found. Please not that the ISDH cannot be held responsible for the content of external websites.
Toothbrushing
Brush My Teeth Videos and resources – for people who need no help, a little help or a lot of help
Brush Bunny Toothbrushing Song and storybook. Dental Hygienists Association and Early Childhood Ireland – For young children
Toothpastes
High fluoride toothpaste, available only on dental prescription Duraphat 5000 toothpaste
Oranurse toothpaste Oranurse unflavoured toothpaste
Specific conditions/groups (listed alphabetically)
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer Society of Ireland Living with Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease Society UK Dental Care and Dementia
Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Association of Ireland Dental Health in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease Society UK Eating, swallowing and saliva control
