Story: Julie Roberts,Valerie Monti Holland, Zabeda Hussain
Children & parents at Pye Bank CE Primary celebrated the launch of the film ‘Top Teeth’ which was made at the school.
The school worked with a professional film director and the dental health service to help children and parents understand the importance of taking care of our teeth.
Parents were delighted with the film and said they would use it at home. The film will be used across Sheffield and other cities. Top Teeth was created to give positive dental health messages in the wake of research that points to the increasing importance of keeping teeth healthy as a contributor to tackling obesity.
Assistant Headteacher Denise Vintin requested that a film using the pupils' voices be made to help parents and carers recognise the importance of good dental hygiene. Project Manager, Valerie Monti Holland of the Children and Young People's Public Health team (Sheffield City Council) asked Rob Speranza of the South Yorkshire Filmmakers' Network to shoot the film emphasising these key messages:
brush teeth twice a day
use a pea sized amount of toothpaste
don't rinse your mouth straight after brushing
visit the dentist at least once a year
The film is available as a resource for all Sheffield schools for free and will be accessible through the school's website: http://www.pyebank.sheffield.sch.uk