Dr. Peter Day
University of Leeds - Professor and Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
Approximately one half of 12-15 year old children living in deprived areas of the UK had dental decay. Very few oral health promotion programmes are aimed at teenage children.
BRIGHT is a randomised controlled trial evaluating the impact of an oral health lesson delivered by teachers to secondary school children with a twice daily text message.
The trial is still collecting final follow-up data. Findings will inform Department for Education statutory guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education and health education.
Fundamental Research
Core ScienceCollect data and evidence
Fundamental Research
Discovery and DesignImplement in schools
Translate
Trials and AssessmentCo-design and test in ~ 10 schools
Implement
Large Randomised Controlled TrialRefine and test across ~ 100 schools
Scale-up
Regional RolloutTest in contexts and delivery conditions ~ 500 schools
National
Evidence-based PolicyDevelop national policy with Whitehall partners
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