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It was all smiles across Carmarthenshire as schools were presented with their Designed to Smile awards. Designed to Smile is an NHS Dental programme funded by the Welsh Government helping children to have healthier teeth. Helen Edwards, Designed to Smile Co ordinator and Oral Health Promoter, said: “I am pleased that these settings have embraced the whole ethos of the D2S programme and embraced oral hygiene and looking after their children’s teeth as part of their ongoing work.” The certificates were presented at the Healthy Schools award ceremony. Silver awards went to: Carwe mudiad meithrin Bronze awards went to: Ysgol Teilo Sant, Cefneithin Community Primary School, Gorslas Community Primary School and Llandeilo Community Primary School.  Carwe mudiad meithrin  Cefneithin Community Primary School Gorslas Community Primary School  Llandeilo Community Primary School Ysgol Teilo Sant

Children across Carmarthenshire have got something to smile about now that they know how to keep their teeth in tip-top condition. The county’s Healthy Schools Scheme, run by the county council, has been working alongside dental health and hygiene organisation Designed To Smile to run a daily toothbrushing programme in Carmarthenshire schools. The programme is aimed at helping improve the health of young children’s teeth in Wales. Children are shown how to brush their teeth, how long to brush for, and are also encouraged to brush their teeth as part of the school day. To celebrate the success of the schools which have already taken part, a ceremony was held at Trimsaran Leisure Centre. Pupils and staff from 20 Carmarthenshire schools attended, where they were presented with certificates and took part in healthy cookery demonstrations. Healthy Schools Scheme Co-ordinator, Lynn Edwards, said: “It is important that children establish a good daily toothbrushing routine from a youn...