Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Councillors call for supervised brushing in Norfolk schools
Councillors in Norfolk have called for supervised brushing sessions in schools to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Liberal Democrat councillor for North Walsham East, Lucy Shires, suggests that supervised brushing for schoolchildren could help to improve standards of oral health and lower rates of decay. Speaking at a recent meeting, Ms Shires used the […]
Fakenham dental practice offers free dental days for children
A dental practice in Fakenham is running free dental days for children to try and ensure that more youngsters can see a dentist. The team at Bridge Street Dental Surgery was inundated with calls and messages after posting about two free dental sessions for children on social media. Within a short period, all the slots […]
Dental charity appeals for more volunteers to provide free checks for children
A dental charity is appealing for volunteer dentists to come forward to provide free checks for children. The Dental Wellness Trust, which is based in London, is providing free dental check-ups for primary school children who cannot get appointments with local dentists. The charity has recently worked with Waulud Primary School and Nursery in Luton […]
Cheshire councillor calls for rapid action to improve access to children’s dental services
A Cheshire West and Chester councillor has called for rapid action to improve access to children’s NHS dental services. Cllr Bob Cernik, council cabinet member for children and families, said that urgent intervention was needed to tackle “backlog Britain.” Mr Cernik suggested that the country is “stuck in a queue” with everything from dental services […]
Dental treatment falls among children in Northern Ireland
The number of children receiving dental treatment in Northern Ireland has fallen significantly. New figures suggest that the number of children undergoing treatments excluding basic checks has decreased by 37% since the pandemic. The statistics were revealed as part of an annual Department for Health report on family health services. Despite the fall in dental […]
Children in East Suffolk to receive free dental packs
Children in East Suffolk will receive free dental packs as part of a new initiative to encourage good oral health habits. East Suffolk Council has joined forces with Community Dental Services (CDS) to provide hundreds of packs, which contain free toothbrushes and toothpaste and a two-minute timer. Children in years one, two and six from […]
New children’s dental health campaign launches in Doncaster
A new dental health campaign, which encourages children to choose healthy drinks, has launched in Doncaster. The Kind to Teeth campaign is part of the Give Up Loving Pop (GULP) initiative, which raises awareness of the benefits of making healthy drinks choices. The campaign urges parents, carers and children to replace fizzy pop and sugary […]
Norfolk primary school arranges dental check-ups for pupils
Children from a primary school in Norfolk underwent dental checks at school recently after teachers became increasingly concerned about falling standards of oral health. Staff at West Earlham Infant School were worried about a growing number of children, who were experiencing dental problems. They were told by parents that it was impossible to get appointments […]
Highland dentists deliver out of hours preventative care for children
Dentists in the Highlands are delivering out of hours clinics for children to ensure they have access to preventative dental care. Six practices in the Highlands have joined Clyde Munro’s mission to provide at least 1,000 children in Scotland with free fluoride varnish treatment by the end of the year. The dentists will be running […]
Over 2,500 children waiting for dental surgery in Ireland
More than 2,500 children are waiting for dental surgery in Ireland. Figures suggest that there are currently 2,950 children waiting to have oral surgery and there are fears that numbers will increase in the months ahead. Dentists are worried about the impact of the pandemic. Lockdowns and restrictions have created significant backlogs, but there are […]
