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Should teachers be supervising toothbrushing in the classroom?
5 Live listeners have their say with Nicky Campbell.
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?