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Radio 5 Live,06 Oct 2023,6 mins

Should teachers be supervising toothbrushing in the classroom?

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Labour's launched it plans to tackle tooth decay in children and it includes getting teachers to supervise brushing. Recent figures show tooth decay is the most common reason 6 to 10 year-olds are admitted to hospital but is it fair to put teachers on dental duty along with all their other responsibilities? Nicky Campbell asked 5live listeners - should there be toothbrushes in the classroom?

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