Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) has been working with media students at Boston College to produce a video to promote its Supervised Toothbrushing programme within primary schools; an initiative that teaches children the importance of proper oral hygiene and develops good dental habits. The video is targeted at teachers and schools to explain how a supervised toothbrushing programme can work effectively in a school setting.
The collaboration between CDS and Boston College students created a visually engaging video that will not only raise awareness about the programme but also educate on the benefits of the implementing such within their schools. The video is supported by two additional films showcasing success stories of schools that have implemented the programme, as well as a parent testimonial, highlighting the positive impact it has had on their children’s oral health.
Photo caption: Laura MacRae (Teacher, St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy school), Jodie Parkinson (Oral Health Improvement Practitioner, CDS Lincolnshire), Jane Johnson (Oral Health Improvement Manager, CDS Lincolnshire), Dan Thompson (Lecturer in Film & Media Studies, Boston College), Jester Russell (student), Cody Mickley (student), Sophie Thompson (student), Jennifer Baitup (Strategic Oral Health Lead, CDS)
Jennifer Baitup, Strategic Oral Health Lead at CDS said: “CDS delivers Supervised Toothbrushing programmes throughout Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk and Waveney, Essex, Suffolk and Slough. Teaching children how to clean their teeth and be mindful of sugar consumption has helped to instil better oral health from a young age, thus reducing the risk of dental issues in the future.
“We were delighted to open a working partnership with students from Boston College. They showed maturity, creativity and a fantastic work ethic and we thank them for their hard work supporting our project.
“Thank you to St Nicholas CofE Primary Academy school for accommodating the filming and to its teachers, parents and wonderful pupils who were superstars.”
Dan Thompson, Lecturer in Film & Media Studies at Boston College said: “We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on this project. It has provided our students with invaluable hands-on experience, allowing them to develop practical skills in real-world scenarios. Collaborating in a professional environment has boosted their confidence, preparing them for future careers in the media industry.”
The videos can be viewed on the CDS Oral Health Improvement YouTube channel: @cdsoralhealthimprovement7798 or below:
For information on CDS’s Supervised Toothbrushing in schools, visit: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk/oral-health-improvement
