10th September 2026
Dear Parents/Carers,
Year 4: Oral Health Visitor
As part of our science topic this half term we are learning about teeth and the importance of dental hygiene. We would like to give children the opportunity to see how well they brush their teeth.
On Tuesday 15th September 2026 we will be visited by an oral health educator. The children will discuss effective methods of brushing and what constitutes good dental hygiene and some of the risks associated with poor brushing / diet on dental health.
Following the visit, the children will clean their teeth and then chew a disclosing tablet, which will stain the areas of their teeth that they have missed when brushing. They will then brush these areas again to see how they can improve their brushing technique / realise the importance of effective dental hygiene. The dye is non-permanent and will not harm their teeth or gums.
Your child will be provided with a new toothbrush for this.
If you have any concerns or questions about this lesson, please speak to your child’s class teacher.
Thank you for your support,
Year 4 Teachers
Miss Philippe, Miss Fathers and Mr Christopher