School toothbrushing 1 article

School toothbrushing is a supervised prevention program in which children brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste as part of the school or early-years routine. Programs are often targeted to communities with higher caries burden or inequalities and use standardized storage, hygiene and supervision procedures so brushing can be delivered safely at scale. The intervention complements home toothbrushing rather than replacing it, while program design must account for consent, cross-contamination control, staff training and regular supply of age-appropriate toothpaste and brushes.