Each session teaches children the importance of brushing their teeth, and how to make healthier, low or sugar free food/drink choices. The sessions also aim to reduce children’s fears of visiting the dentist by teaching them about the equipment a dentist may use, and what to expect from an appointment. All of this is achieved through play, age appropriate stories, and fancy dress.  

Throughout 2017, Dental Playbox® feedback forms from nurseries and schools where sessions took place were collected by the team. We collated and analysed the feedback to get a picture of how Dental Playbox® had gone in 2017 and to see where improvements could be made. We are pleased to say that the feedback was overwhelmingly positive!

The Positives

• 99% of the settings that returned an evaluation form rated the session as either good or excellent.
• 100% of the settings said that the session counted towards EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) profile objectives.
• 100% asked for us to contact them about a repeat visit.
• 83% of respondents rated the session as excellent.
• 80% believed that the children’s understanding of the importance of teeth brushing is now very good or excellent.

Room for Improvement

The settings asked said that they would like to see more resources such as extra dressing up outfits, more Small World items, and more games. They would also like us to introduce video elements to our sessions. These are all things we are working on, and trying to secure funding for. 

That's where you come in! 

£5 could buy a brushing bag for a child to take home

£10 could buy a 'tooth teddy' so children can practice brushing

£40 could buy a singing Buddy Bear to teach children to brush for two minutes 

£100 could buy a puppet to help children learn all about what is good and bad for their teeth