07 MAR 2025
Children in the most deprived areas of England will get access to a supervised toothbrushing programme to help protect them from tooth decay, the government has announced today. This national programme is being rolled out for 3 to 5-year-olds in early years settings – including nurseries and primary schools – in the most deprived areas of England.
The supervised toothbrushing programme will be rolled out in early years settings and primary schools, with funding available from April. It hopes to help children aged between three and five years old to develop positive brushing habits.
Dr Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation says: “We strongly welcome the introduction of supervised toothbrushing in nurseries and schools. With tooth decay being the leading cause of hospital admissions for young children, this initiative has the potential to prevent unnecessary pain, reduce health inequalities, and save the NHS millions.
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