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Supervised Toothbrushing Videos
Supervised toothbrushing in early years settings plays a vital role in building lifelong toothbrushing skills. The following videos highlight how these programmes are implemented in real-world settings and the positive impact they have on children, parents, and early years settings.
Toothbrushing Club
in a Primary School
Setting
This video offers a real-world look at how supervised toothbrushing is carried out in an early years class at a primary school. It showcases the daily routine, the role of teachers and staff, and the measures taken to maintain infection control. It also highlights how children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included and supported. Testimonies from teachers and dental health professionals underline the positive effects of the programme on children’s oral health and school life.
The Impact of Supervised Toothbrushing Clubs on
Parents and Schools
In this video, parents share how supervised toothbrushing at school has helped them establish consistent toothbrushing routines at home. The video also discusses how schools have integrated the initiative and the broader benefits for children’s wellbeing. It provides a clear, engaging view of what supervised toothbrushing looks like in practice and demonstrates how children learning toothbrushing skills can prevent tooth decay and support a healthier start in life.
Supervised Toothbrushing Programme in
Early Years
This vodcast delves into the national Supervised Toothbrushing programme for early years. Seb Thorpe from Begin Bright hosts the discussion, joined by Laura Lindon from the Department for Education, who talks about the programme and broader early years priorities. Claire Stevens from the Department for Health and Social Care also shares an overview of the health outcomes the initiative is designed to achieve.