Newham Supervised Tooth Brushing Programme 25/29
The Supervised Tooth brushing Programme is a national initiative targeting children aged 3 to 5 in England’s most deprived areas, aiming to reduce tooth decay by promoting daily brushing habits in early years settings like nurseries and primary schools
An introduction to Supervised Tooth Brushing
Give children a great start to a healthy smile
Newham’s Supervised Tooth Brushing (STB) Programme is helping young children build positive oral health habits from an early age.
Supported by national funding, the programme gives early years settings and primary schools a simple and practical way to make tooth brushing part of the daily routine.
By taking part, your setting can help tackle tooth decay, support children’s health and wellbeing, and give children the confidence and skills to look after their teeth as they grow.
Be part of the programme and help create healthier smiles across Newham.
What is involved?
Taking part is simple and designed to fit into your setting’s daily routine.
- Children aged 3–5 years with parental consent take part in a daily supervised tooth brushing session.
- Brushing takes place in the classroom or nursery and takes around 10–15 minutes.
- Staff are trained to supervise brushing and follow the Supervised Tooth Brushing protocol.
- Your setting will receive all the equipment needed, as well as take-home packs for participating children.
By taking part, your setting can help children develop positive tooth brushing habits from an early age and make looking after their teeth a normal part of their everyday routine.
What type of support is on offer?
You won’t be doing it alone. We’ll provide the training and ongoing support your setting needs to confidently deliver the Supervised Tooth Brushing Programme.
- Free training for staff, available both online and in person.
- Ongoing support from the Oral Health Promotion team to help your setting throughout the programme.
We’ll be there to support you as you get started and continue delivering the programme in your setting.
Ready to get involved?
We’d love to welcome your setting to the Supervised Tooth Brushing Programme.
Getting started is simple. Complete our Expression of Interest form, using the link below, to let us know your setting would like to take part.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before signing up, our team will be happy to help.
Email: PHoralhealth@newham.gov.uk
Supervised Tooth Brushing Expression of Interest (EOI) 2026-27