Little Darling Childcare, a children’s nursery based in Harrow, west London, has been crowned 'Best National Smile Month’ at the prestigious Dental Awards 2020.
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Dental Awards, the original and most respected awards programme in British dentistry. This prestigious event has recognised the outstanding individuals and teams whose commitment and drive continues to raise standards throughout the UK dentistry profession.
The nursery’s win is even more remarkable as they are the first winner in the history of the award from a non-dental background.
The judges’ summary of the award said, “Little Darling Childcare have created oral health education activities which extend across the whole curriculum and has become embedded in the culture of the nursery. Creating positive habits and behaviours in pre-school children, their families and the staff, this initiative has become an annual event which sets a benchmark for others to follow.”
Sanjay Morzaria, manager of the nursery told Asian Voice, “In Harrow, 42.4% of five-year olds have had a tooth decay. So, the earlier we can instil good oral health behaviours in young children, the better the child’s outcome.”
Patrick O’Dwyer, Divisional Director Education Services in Harrow, added, “This is both a unique and outstanding accolade for Little Darling Childcare. And particularly pleasing for Harrow in its local importance as we fight against tooth decay in young children.”
