Child dental health charity based in Hull
In-school oral healthcare delivered in partnership with primary schools across the country.
We give an Oral Health Education talk to school staff, showing teachers and classroom assistants how to maintain toothbrush racks and follow cross-infection control.
We give the class an Oral Health Education talk and teach children a dry brushing technique using minimal toothpaste and no rinsing.
Our dental nurses visit each school twice a year to apply fluoride varnish to children whose parents or carers have given consent.
One of our dentists visits each school twice a year to carry out basic examinations and check the children's teeth, sending a letter home if further dental need is identified.
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.
