For the very low cost of £5 per child per year, your dental practice can help every child in a local school lay the foundations for good oral hygiene for life. One effective way to ensure children develop healthy dental habits is through partnerships between dental practices and primary schools. Here’s why adopting a primary school to support teachers in delivering oral health education is a crucial step forward:

Early Education Leads to Lifelong Habits

Children are more receptive to learning and forming habits during their early years. Introducing them to the principles of oral hygiene at this stage can lead to lifelong practices that prevent dental issues. By integrating dental health education into the primary school curriculum, dental practices can ensure that children receive consistent and accurate information about oral care.

Supporting and Empowering Teachers

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s knowledge and habits. However, they may not always have the expertise or resources to teach dental health effectively. By adopting a primary school, dental practices can provide valuable support to teachers.

Building a Community of Health

Adopting a primary school creates a strong community bond between dental practices, schools, and families. A robust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model fosters a sense of collective responsibility towards children’s health. Parents are more likely to follow up on oral health practices at home when they see their children learning about it at school. This holistic approach ensures that the message of dental health is reinforced both in the classroom and at home.

Reducing Dental Problems and Healthcare Costs

Preventative education is key to reducing the prevalence of dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. By instilling good dental habits early, the likelihood of children needing extensive dental treatments later in life decreases. This not only improves their quality of life but also reduces the overall healthcare costs associated with dental treatments.

Enhancing Overall Health

Oral health is closely linked to overall health. Poor dental hygiene can lead to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. The Magic Dentist works collaboratively with dental practices and schools to educate children about the importance of oral health as well as promoting their overall well-being, ensuring they grow up healthy and happy.

Corporate Social Responsibility

For dental practices, adopting a primary school is also an excellent way to give back to the community. It enhances their reputation and demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility. It shows that the practice is not just about business, but also about making a positive impact on the community. CSR generates a culture of trust between the community and a practice elevating its persona and driving organic footfall.

Amazing PR Opportunities

The Magic Dentist Press Team will help your practice to gain media exposure for your practice. This can be bespoked to your practice and can range from press releases sent to newspapers to contacting local radio and TV stations.

How Do We Adopt a Primary School?

1. Attend a ‘Train the Trainer’ programme to upskill your team members who will be involved
2. Choose a school in your locality where you know there is a great need for oral health education
3. Contact the school to offer your support and agree a date to visit the school and plan next steps
4. Click on the link to subscribe to the ‘Adopt a School’ resource pack. The pack includes the Magic Dentist teaching pack, magic tricks, a copy of the Magic Dentist book with your practice logo on it for each child, a ‘I can do magic’ badge for each child and a press pack. Read the terms and conditions before subscribing.
5. Go into school, deliver, do magic and have fun!
6. Ensure you get coverage of your events in the form of photographs and videos, etc to be used on your social media sites and to accompany press releases.