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Supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) are expanding in England, with 81% of local authorities offering them. Sustaining this growth requires consistent funding and strong partnerships to reach more children and reduce oral health inequalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Public Health
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • Supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) are crucial for reducing oral health inequalities and preventing dental caries in children.
  • Effective implementation of STPs is vital for achieving public health goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current provision of STPs across England.
  • To compare STP data from 2022, 2024, and 2025.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators impacting STP implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of local authorities (LAs) was conducted.
  • A longitudinal multi-site case study involved semi-structured interviews with 14 stakeholders.
  • Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis informed by implementation science frameworks.

Main Results:

  • STP provision increased significantly, with 81% of LAs reporting programmes in 2025, up from 48% in 2022.
  • Child participation more than doubled, reaching 238,636 in 2025.
  • Key barriers included uncertain funding and engaging early years settings; facilitators included relationship building and knowledge sharing.

Conclusions:

  • STP provision is growing but inconsistent, necessitating recurrent investment beyond one-off funding.
  • Achieving government targets requires workforce stability and logistical support.
  • Sustaining equitable implementation depends on strong local partnerships and effective knowledge exchange.