National Supervised Toothbrushing Programme

Public Health is pleased to announce that Hertfordshire will be participating in the Government’s initiative to implement a Supervised Toothbrushing programme. 

The programme aims to encourage positive oral health behaviours and reduce health inequalities. This will be achieved through daily supervised brushing within school.

Participating schools will be offered free training and advice, alongside free equipment; toothbrushes, toothpaste and toothbrush racks. 

Not only will the programme support the reduction of health inequalities across the county, but it will also help individual children improve their fine motor skills, supporting their literacy skills. 

The programme will be rolled out for children aged 3 to 5 years in early years settings, including nurseries and primary schools, in areas with the greatest levels of health needs. 

If you are one of these settings, you will receive an email from Public Health with more information. 

We aim to launch the programme, in partnership with the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Dental team, in October 2025. 

Gov.UK: Supervised toothbrushing for children to prevent tooth decay

If you would like to receive more information on how this programme can work, please get in touch with Dee de Bruin at dee.debruin1@hertfordshire.gov.uk