PORT MARIA, St Mary — Twenty five students of Port Maria Infant School are brushing up on healthy habits, thanks to a new oral health initiative launched by the school’s guidance department in partnership with Wide Smiles Dental.

During a visit to the school on Thursday a dental team taught students the fundamentals of oral care. The infants learned proper brushing techniques, the importance of flossing, and how sugary snacks contribute to tooth decay. Using large dental models, students practised what they learned during an interactive, age-appropriate session.

Guidance counsellor Dorian Murphy explained what led to the initiative.