Brush Day & Night
Tooth decay (dental caries) is the most prevalent form of oral disease, affecting approximately 2.4 billion people worldwide, with 486 million children suffering from caries of their primary teeth.
However, the condition can be prevented through managing risk factors such as having a healthy diet and adopting good oral hygiene habits, including brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
Tooth decay disproportionately affects people of low socio-economic status, highlighting a pressing need for oral health interventions in communities without adequate access to education or dental care.
is the number of children suffering from caries of their primary teeth, making tooth decay (dental caries) the most prevalent form of oral disease.
Project goals
Teach schoolchildren and parents about the importance of twice-daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste
Implement the 21-day programme and measure its impact on children’s oral health, hygiene and well-being
Work with National Dental Associations to leverage World Oral Health Day and raise awareness about good oral health
A sustainable solution to improving oral health and toothbrushing habits
Brush Day and Night (BDN) focuses on a 21-day programme to teach schoolchildren to brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste.
It also encourages children to become community advocates and spread the message of good oral health to their families and friends.
The project was launched in 2005 as Live.Learn.Laugh and carried out a broad range of oral health education activities.
It was renamed Brush Day & Night in 2014 to reflect an increased focus on improving toothbrushing habits.
Project phases
Resources
Brush Day & Night Partnership
The impact of school oral healthprogrammes on children’s knowledge,behaviour and oral health.
The Brush Day and Night project is supported by:
