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<p>The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities co-ordinates annual dental surveys
to assess the local oral health needs of specific population cohorts. This data is
available to local authorities for targetted oral health improvement programmes. The
Department has published resources to support local authorities, including toolkits
to support commissioning of evidence-based oral health improvement programmes for
pre-school children and vulnerable adults.</p><p>In England, local authorities are
responsible for assessing the oral health needs, developing strategies and commissioning
improvement programmes for children and adults in the local area. Public health services
commissioned by local authorities in England are funded through the ring-fenced Public
Health Grant. In 2022/23, the total Public Health Grant will be £3.417 billion.</p><p>
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