CHILDREN from Tywyn have been brushing up on their dental skills.Pupils attending Margaret Barnard Pre-school in Tywyn have been recognised with a Gold Award from the Design to Smile Programme for brushing their teeth during pre-school sessions and learning how to take care of their teeth.Designed to Smile is a national oral health improvement programme to improve the dental health of children in Wales.David Thomas, chief dental officer for Wales, said: “The dental health of children in Wales is amongst the worst in the UK. “Daily tooth-brushing with fluoride toothpaste is an effective means of helping to prevent tooth decay however, for many children cleaning their teeth or having their teeth cleaned does not form part of their daily routine. “The Welsh Government is determined to tackle oral health inequalities and Designed to Smile aims to reduce the gap between the most deprived and least deprived families in Wales. “It provides children with the tools they need to develop and maintain good oral health from an early age and I would encourage all schools and nurseries to get involved”.