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Supervised tooth brushing
A school-based programme that teaches children to brush their teeth properly, in the classroom.
Child dental health charity based in Hull
Supporting primary schools across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
A school-based programme that teaches children to brush their teeth properly, in the classroom.
Dental nurses apply fluoride varnish to help prevent decay.
Dentists carry out basic examinations to check children's teeth.
We help signpost children and families to primary and secondary dental care.
Teeth Team is a nationally recognised child dental health improvement charity that includes school-based supervised tooth brushing, fluoride varnish application, clinical dental assessments and signposting for primary and secondary dental care access.
Teeth Team was started in 2010 due to concerns about the extremely high incidence of dental decay in children in Hull and surrounding areas. Through a collaborative partnership between local dental practices, schools and parents, Teeth Team works to improve the dental health of children across the country.
As a charity, Teeth Team relies heavily on grants and donations from charitable trusts and foundations, and also welcomes direct donations from the public.
We give an oral health education and cross-infection control talk to school staff.
We talk to the class to explain what we're going to do and teach the dry brushing technique.
Dental nurses apply fluoride varnish twice a year for children with a signed consent form.
Dentists visit twice a year to carry out a basic examination and check the children's teeth.
I love the fact that the children do get to brush their teeth while they're at school, because I'm aware that some of them don't at all at home.
It has made a real difference to these children. They need to be on the same level as everybody else to have the same chances. I do think it gives them aspirations.
If you're a teacher or parent who would like Teeth Team to visit your school, a dental professional who would like to get involved, or you would like to sponsor Teeth Team, please get in touch.