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Free toothbrush packs and oral hygiene programmes launched for West Northamptonshire families
Overview
West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract to the East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust to deliver free toothbrush packs, toothpaste, and supervised toothbrushing programmes in selected schools and nurseries to improve oral health.
Key points
- Selected schools and nurseries in West Northamptonshire will introduce supervised toothbrushing programmes.
- Health visitors will distribute free toothbrush and toothpaste packs to families.
- Teachers and care staff will receive advice to promote oral health in communities with poor dental outcomes.
- The scheme addresses concerns following research showing Northamptonshire has lost over 20% of its NHS dental practices in the past decade.