Supervised toothbrushing for children to prevent tooth decay

Monday, 10 March 2025

National programme rolled out for 3 to 5 year olds in early years settings - including nurseries and primary schools - in most deprived areas of England
Government also agrees ground-breaking partnership with Colgate which will see more than 23 million toothbrushes and toothpastes donated to support the programme
Programme is latest step in government’s Plan for Change to give children the best start in life and prevent ill health