GDP takes over NHS Twitter account

Jason, who practises in Grantham and chairs his Local Dental Network, used his five-day takeover from July 8 to 12 to encourage discussion about key issues affecting the profession, including children’s oral health, treating older patients and holistic dentistry.

On his first day, he opened discussions on a range of topics and began by sharing the benefits of the morning team huddle that has become routine in his practice. This was followed by a discussion thread on the holistic care offered in general practice. He later raised the importance of collecting patient feedback, and NHS England’s ‘Friends and Family Test’.

Next on Jason’s agenda was children’s oral health. A lively discussion followed Jason’s tweet about encouraging parents to bring their children for a dental check from the age of one, so they can receive advice on brushing and diet, and establish good habits early. Several practitioners joined the thread to offer toothbrushing tips and to underline why early attendance at the dentist is vital, and this discussion was of particular interest to the public, with several parents contributing.