Today we were visited by the Dental Hygiene team at BrightBites. BrightBites are part of Dentaid, The Dental Charity.
The BrightBites programme is an oral health education scheme that can be delivered both in the UK and overseas. Volunteers visit schools, holiday clubs and childcare organisations to deliver a lively, interactive presentation that covers toothbrushing, teeth names and functions, sugar awareness and the importance of regular dental appointments. BrightBites can also be adapted to be delivered at nurseries, secondary schools and groups with additional needs.
Delivering BrightBites:
The BrightBites package comes with a range of resources including toothbrushing charts, stickers, recipes and healthy teeth leaflets. Thanks to the generosity of their supporters Denplan Brightbites are also able to supply toothbrushes and toothpaste for all the children. BrightBites also includes resources for teachers including classroom activities, lesson plans and experiments that are designed to work alongside the curriculum and enhance our volunteers’ visits.
About the Day:
The team from BrightBites demonstrated how to brush your teeth properly, why it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day but preferably after each meal. We also learnt about the importance of having regular visits to the dentist to make sure that your teeth, gums and mouth remain healthy and cavity free.
The girls were all given a pack containing more information, some fun and informative charts, plus a brand new tooth brush and some toothpaste to take home with them.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank BrightBites and Dentaid for their visit and expertise.
