Oral health scheme benefits hundreds of school children

Mobile dental provider, At Home Dental, has carried out supervised toothbrushing sessions in Swindon’s classrooms as part of ‘Big Brush Club’ – an initiative commissioned by NHS England. The teachers have also been trained and provided with supplies of free toothbrushes and toothpaste packs to promote daily brushing routines both at school and at home. The sessions also provide tips for healthy eating and self-care.

The scheme is supported by Swindon Borough Council as part of its mission to ‘Build a fairer Swindon’, which includes a commitment to reduce health inequalities by improving children’s health and wellbeing.

Kate Mackinnon, headteacher at Greenmeadow Primary School, said, “Children learning to brush their teeth at school is a wonderful way for year one to develop their independence and take responsibility for their personal hygiene.