This is the finding of the first evaluation of the ongoing Childsmile National Toothbrushing Programme, carried out by Glasgow University, which tracks its impact since it was launched in 2001 to 2010.
The programme is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered to all schools and nurseries, at a cost of £1.87m annually.
Nursery staff are trained by health professionals to understand national standards for oral health and infection control, and to effectively supervise children’s toothbrushing.
Each child also receives a dental pack containing a toothbrush, a tube of fluoride toothpaste and regular information leaflets. A free-flow feeder cup is given to children by the age of one.
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