For Teachers
Each year we partner with almost 6,000 schools to teach over 800,000 kids in Australia and New Zealand the importance of brushing twice a day.
We know that tooth decay (dental caries) is the most common chronic childhood disease, however the good news is that it is mostly preventable, we also know that poor oral health early in life can affect a number of factors including: performance at school, social skills and self-esteem. Therefore, it is extremely important to establish a solid oral care regime from an early age.
The Bright Smiles Bright Futures™ program gives teachers, children and families the tools they need to make good oral health a permanent part of their lives – focusing on building confidence to enable kids to take control of their own oral health.
The program is created in partnership with teachers, dental professionals and local cultural experts and fits into your existing curriculum, so you don’t need to add a new unit to your busy day.
Teacher’s Materials: PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Years Olds
Our preschool materials are created for children between the ages of 3-5. We provide all of the materials digitally, right here on our website. In addition to developing children’s health knowledge through our lesson plans and materials, we also provide access to free toothbrushes and pastes for your class.
To better support the learning of good oral care habits you can also order free toothbrushes, toothpaste samples and educational family leaflets for your class* by using the order button below.
Teacher’s Materials: PRIMARY SCHOOL Ages 6-9 Years Olds
Our Primary School materials are created for children between the ages of 6-9. The materials feature everything you need to fit oral hygiene lessons into your existing curriculum. We believe that understanding good oral health is fundamental to good overall health and self-esteem.
The activities set out in the teacher’s guide are created in partnership with teachers, dental professionals and local cultural experts. Each lesson/activity can be used in sequence building upon the previous learning, or as a standalone, depending on your individual needs. Teachers will find it easy to meet national curriculum key competencies in both Australia and New Zealand and best of all; your students will love it!
We provide all of the materials digitally. In addition to developing children’s health knowledge through our lesson plans and materials, we also provide access to free toothbrushes and pastes for your class as part of our Smile Boxes. Each Smile box contains
- Child’s toothbrush
- Child’s toothpaste 20g
- 28 day brushing chart to track progress
- Brushing guide & healthy eating information
- 5 “Adventure in Molar System” Character Stickers
To better support the learning of good oral care habits you can also order free toothbrushes, toothpaste samples and educational family leaflets for your class* by using the order button below.
Access Free Digital Oral Health Materials
Order FREE Classroom Smile Box
Please note that some kits may be missing the included toothpaste. We are aware and this is due to stock issues. We apologise for this and are working on a solution for School Year 2024.
Each Smile Box contains 30 Smile Packs, one for each of your students to take home. Each Smile Pack contains a brushing chart to use at home,, a guide on best brushing technique and healthy eating habits, 5 character stickers and a free toothbrush and 20g toothpaste.
