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This study aims to understand the perspectives of early years professionals and parents regarding oral health activities in early years settings.

Small teeth, big opportunities: strengthening oral health communication in early years settings

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This study aims to understand the perspectives of early years professionals and parents regarding oral health activities in early years settings.
Conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews and focus groups with early years professionals and parents of children aged 0–4 years.
Utilized the COM-B model to inform topic guides for discussions.
Analyzed data through reflexive thematic analysis using NVivo.
Identified three key themes: collaboration between home and settings, embedding oral health practices, and sustaining oral health beyond the setting.
Participants recognized the value of early years settings in promoting oral health but noted inconsistency in implementation.
Challenges included maintaining routines at home and the need for clear communication and structured practices.

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Qualitative study explores parents' and professionals' views on oral health in early years settings, suggesting improvements for practices.

Forshaw et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores parents' and professionals' views on oral health in early years settings, suggesting improvements for practices.