Oral Health for a Healthy Smile

Our friendly Healthy Families team is here to support you with practical, evidence-based advice to help your child grow up with a healthy smile.

Join Our Healthy Teeth Workshops

We run regular workshops designed for parents and carers to share the most up-to-date guidance on keeping your child’s teeth healthy.

Would you like to:

• Understand what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it?
• Get support to register  with a dentist and learn what to expect at appointments?
• Feel confident about the foods and drinks that are best for teeth?
• Get some ideas to help toothbrushing become a fun time for the whole family?

Workshops are available at a variety of times, both online and face-to-face. 

📆 Check our Events Calendar → for upcoming dates and times.

Drop-In Sessions: Healthy Eating and Oral Health

Looking for support on healthy eating and oral care? 

Pop by one of our drop-in sessions for expert guidance from a HENRY practitioner! You can get support with:

Get support with:

• Healthy eating tips and support for the whole family
• Toothbrushing routines and tips to keep little smiles shining
• Ease sugar swaps for better oral health
• And so much more!

No appointment is necessary - just stop by!

📆 Visit our Events Calendar → to find the next session near you. 

If you can’t attend a face-to-face session, telephone or video appointments are also available — contact us to book.

📧 Email: wfhealthyfamilies@henry.org.uk

Drop-In Sessions: Dental Drop-ins at the Library

Come along to a fun family Stories and Rhyme session, and chat with our Dental Nurse before or after the session! Get helpful guidance on:

Get support with:

• Setting up and sticking to toothbrushing routines
• Sugar swaps for healthier teeth and gums
• Quick tips to support oral health for your little ones
• And much more!

No appointment is necessary — simply drop in before or after the Stories and Rhyme session.

📆 Visit our Events Calendar → to find the next session near you. 

If you can’t attend a face-to-face session, telephone or video appointments are also available — contact us to book.

📧 Email: wfhealthyfamilies@henry.org.uk

Find an NHS Dentist in Waltham Forest

Looking for a dentist? We keep an updated list of NHS dentists in Waltham Forest who are accepting new patients.

See the latest NHS Dental List here →

Supporting Healthy Smiles Together

Whether you’re looking for advice on toothbrushing, guidance on healthy snacks, or help registering with a dentist, our Healthy Families team is here to support you every step of the way. 

Let’s work together to keep your child’s teeth healthy and strong!