Dental health kits for schools in oral health collaboration

The 70,000 free dental kits will be sent to over 1,600 schools.

Tooth decay remains the leading cause of hospital admission for children aged five to nine. According to the UK government, those living in the most deprived communities are 3.5 times more likely to have a decaying tooth extracted than children in more affluent areas.

Asda and Colgate have teamed up to support families in areas of high deprivation who are facing oral health challenges. The initiative aims to ensure that oral care products and advice reach children living in deprived parts of the UK who require the most support.

Hayley Tatum, chief people and corporate affairs officer at ASDA, said, “Children from the most deprived communities clearly face an uphill battle when it comes to receiving basic dental care.