Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category

Norfolk dentist claims some children have never seen a toothbrush

Norfolk dentist claims some children have never seen a toothbrush

A dentist from Norfolk has claimed that some children he visits in local schools have never seen a toothbrush. Stuart McCance visits schools in Waveney, Suffolk and Norfolk as part of a volunteer programme, which helps around 800 students. Mr McCance said that he is increasingly worried about standards of oral health among children in […]


New figures show more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in 2022

New figures show more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in 2022

New figures show that more than 100 children in Bury had teeth extracted in hospital last year. Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities revealed that 110 children and teens had teeth removed in hospital in the 12-month period leading up to March 2022. This represents a significant rise on the previous year […]


British Dental Association calls for action to tackle rising rates of decay among children

British Dental Association calls for action to tackle rising rates of decay among children

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for urgent action to tackle rising rates of decay among children. Figures show that over 42,000 extraction procedures were carried out on children in hospitals in England in 2022. This represents an increase of almost 20,000 extractions from 2021. Tooth decay is the most common cause of hospital […]


School survey reveals half of children in Plymouth don’t have a dentist

School survey reveals half of children in Plymouth don’t have a dentist

A recent survey conducted by teachers at a primary school in Plymouth shows that half of children don’t have access to a dentist. Staff at Whitleigh Primary School asked parents to fill in a questionnaire about dental care and oral health. They discovered that 48% of children are not currently registered with a dental practice. […]


Fears grow over children’s dental health in Greater Manchester

Fears grow over children’s dental health in Greater Manchester

Dentists are worried that up to half of children in Greater Manchester could have tooth decay as fears grow over deteriorating standards of oral health. The most recent statistics from 2018/2019 show that over 40% of 5-year-olds in part of the region had visible signs of decay. Rates of decay were highest in Oldham (43.7%) […]


Health directors reveal plans for supervised brushing programmes for children in Suffolk and Essex

Health directors reveal plans for supervised brushing programmes for children in Suffolk and Essex

Health directors have revealed plans to introduce supervised brushing programmes for children in Suffolk and Essex. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has put plans forward as part of a £2.8 million project to boost oral health in the region. The two counties will receive funding from March 31st. One of the […]


More than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist in Cardiff

More than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist in Cardiff

More than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Figures show that 7,443 children in the region are waiting for a dental appointment amid growing concerns over access to NHS dental services. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for the government to take urgent action after obtaining […]


Hundreds of children waiting to see a dentist in Powys

Hundreds of children waiting to see a dentist in Powys

Almost 800 children are waiting to see a dentist in Powys, according to data obtained by the Welsh Liberal Democrats. The figures, which were accessed via a freedom of information request, show that 794 children are currently on a waiting list. The party claims that a lack of NHS services is contributing to a future […]


A quarter of young children in parts of Gloucestershire have tooth decay, figures confirm

A quarter of young children in parts of Gloucestershire have tooth decay, figures confirm

Figures show that a quarter of young children in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean have tooth decay. Statistics from the most recent dental survey, which was conducted in 2019, revealed that 25% of under 5s in some parts of the county have signs of dental decay. Figures for the entire county suggest that 19.5% […]


Irish Dental Association warns that school screening services are ‘non-existent’

Irish Dental Association warns that school screening services are ‘non-existent’

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that school screening services are ‘non-existent.’ Children are supposed to have three routine screening checks during their time at primary school, but the association has suggested that many children are not able to access appointments until their fourth year in secondary school. Dentists are worried that this is […]