Supervised toothbrushing in schools is making positive progress in a bid to overcome health inequalities in pediatric dental health. A significant expansion in the BRUSH supervised toothbrushing project, which is now delivered in 81% of local authorities, has been welcomed by the British Society of Pediatric Dentistry (BSPD).
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Expansion of supervised toothbrushing in schools helping protect more children from poor oral health
May 15, 2026
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