At TCN, every child (aged 0 to 18) can sign up for the "Gewoon GAAF" campaign by the Ivoren Kruis (and other health insurers also participate). As part of this campaign, every child receives a free Philips Sonicare Kids toothbrush as a gift*. In return, the child is expected to visit the practice at least 4 times a year to have their oral hygiene assessed and, if possible, improved.
If a family is larger, we provide one brush per two children.
TCN, in collaboration with the Ivoren Kruis, is running the 'Gewoon Gaaf' (Simply Great) campaign. This campaign is specifically for all children aged zero to eighteen. Sign up and you will receive a free Philips Sonicare Kids toothbrush as a gift! What is involved? The child must visit the practice at least four times a year. It is fully reimbursed and is therefore free. We test oral hygiene and look at ways to improve it. This is how we work together towards great teeth.
For anyone who might not have known yet: this preventive program is fully covered by insurance. So sign up soon and go for a great smile!
This offer is therefore also available if you have joined an organization other than Ivoren Kruis. The overarching goal is to give everyone a chance at healthy teeth and maintaining them.
Gewoon GAAF is a prevention method for every individual child aged 0 to 18 and their parents/guardians. The dentist or dental hygienist provides the parent and child with advice tailored to the child's teeth. They guide the child in having and maintaining healthy teeth. With Gewoon GAAF, the dentist or dental hygienist performs a risk assessment. How well do the parent and child care for the child's teeth? What is the state of their oral hygiene? Are teeth or molars erupting? Is the child losing their baby teeth? Does the child have (early) cavities? Based on this risk assessment, the dentist determines when they want to see the child (or their parent) back at the dental practice. Sometimes they will provide extra protection for the molars (sealing) or administer a fluoride treatment. However, these treatments are usually not necessary. Therefore, the implementation and execution of the prevention method can vary within a family. After all, Gewoon GAAF looks at each individual.
Curious or want to take advantage of this offer? Then contact us. contact your dentist.
Out scientific research In the Netherlands (Dr. Erik Vermaire 2013), it appears that the Gewoon GAAF method can lead to fewer cavities up to 70%.
