Children in Slough receive vital oral health education

Teachers and children at St Mary’s CE Primary School and Cippenham Nursery have celebrated their success after passing their Healthy Smiles accreditation.

The Healthy Smiles accreditation programme delivered by CDS, commissioned by Slough Borough Council, teaches early years settings and primary schools to meet six Healthy Smiles standards which promote positive oral health. Settings also learn how to reduce the frequency of sugary snacks, foods and drinks and provide tooth friendly options.

Jennifer Baitup, strategic oral health lead for CDS, said, “Tooth decay is a serious health issue, which also affects children’s oral and general health, impacting on their confidence, wellbeing and ability to take part in everyday activities such as attending nurseries and schools, yet it is preventable. By delivering our Healthy Smiles and supervised toothbrushing programmes, we are helping children to develop positive oral health skills for life.”