Parent-Child Tooth Brushing Class: Care for Infants

"How do you brush your teeth?" "What should you do when the teeth start to come in?" If you are wondering about these questions, why not prepare for tooth brushing together with your child?

Dental care methods (care points for when teeth start to emerge and toothbrush guidance) and how to advance weaning food will be covered in a mini-lecture by dental hygienists and registered dietitians.

Event Date

April 16, 2025 (Wednesday), May 14, 2025 (Wednesday), June 11, 2025 (Wednesday), July 9, 2025 (Wednesday), September 10, 2025 (Wednesday), October 15, 2025 (Wednesday), November 19, 2025 (Wednesday), December 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
February 18, 2026 (Wednesday), March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

Note: All sessions will be held on Wednesdays, twice each day.

Event Time

1st time from 9:40 AM to 10:30 AM
2nd time from 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM
Note: The content is the same for both times.

Venue

Health Center 1st Floor Dental Room, etc.

Eligibility

One parent or guardian and a child aged 6 to 10 months living in the city (participation limited to one time)
Note: Priority is given to the first child

Contents

Important things for dental health during this season.

Methods of oral skin contact before teeth emerge and tooth brushing techniques (with practical training), how to choose a toothbrush, and key points for advancing weaning foods from the mid-stage onward

Application

Necessary

Please apply using the reservation form below.
Note: Please apply from the 20th of the month before the desired participation month until the day before. (First-come, first-served reservation system)

Capacity

First 12 groups (6 groups per session)
Note: The same content will be held twice.

Meeting Time

1. 9:30 AM
2. 10:20 AM

Note: 1st session from 9:40 AM to 10:30 AM, 2nd session from 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM

Belongings

• Maternal and Child Health Handbook
• Bath towel
• Toothbrush (only if in use)

Other Topics

There are 8 parking spaces available, but there may be times when parking is not possible during peak visitor times. Please cooperate by using public transportation.

Application Destination

• Parent-Child Toothbrushing Class Reservation Form(External Link)

Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025

Implementation Date	Reservation Reception Start
April 16	From April 2 (Wednesday)
May 14	From May 2 (Friday)
June 11	From June 2 (Monday)
July 9	From Friday, June 20
September 10	From Wednesday, August 20
October 15	From Saturday, September 20
November 19	From Monday, October 20
December 10	From Thursday, November 20
February 18	From Tuesday, January 20
March 11	From Friday, February 20

Note: The implementation date is every Wednesday

Related Information

• "Nihashi 8020 TV: What You Should Know! Brushing Baby Teeth" (Source: Japan Dental Association Website)(External Link)
  You can easily watch a video on how to brush baby teeth.