Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’
Council Chiefs Weigh Up New Measures to Tackle “Appalling” Rates of Tooth Decay in Southampton
Council chiefs in Southampton are considering a wave of new measures to try and reduce rates of decay among the city’s children. The most recent statistics from Public Health England show that around 10.5 per cent of 3 year olds in the city have signs of dental decay, and health chiefs are planning to roll […]
Irish Dental Association Bemoans Closure Of Children’s Dental Clinic
The Irish Dental Association has complained about the decision to close a children’s dental facility at short notice. The children’s dental clinic at St James’ Hospital was closed at the start of October due to concerns about the safety of the premises; however, the IDA claims that alternative arrangements have not been made and children […]
Toothbrush Give-away Set For Suffolk Five Year Olds
A recent report in Suffolk highlights the need for greater dental care for children aged five. The report found a distinction between various regions in Suffolk and the level of dental care provided to children, with some areas showing almost twice as many cases of tooth decay amongst five year olds. Suffolk County Council has […]
Rates of Decay Fall Among 12-Year-Olds in Wales
The proportion of Welsh 12-year-olds suffering from decay has fallen over the last decade, new statistics have confirmed. A report by the Welsh Oral Health Unit shows that the proportion of children with no signs of decay has increased from 54.9 per cent in 2004/2005 to 64 per cent in 2013/2014. This represents around 19 […]
Kids Flocking To Gillingham Dental Practice For Fun Day out
Children are flocking to a dental practice in Gillingham, Dorset to enjoy a fun day out. Normally, people approach the dentist with a degree of trepidation, but the team at Winning Smiles Dental Care claims there has been a surge in popularity, with hoards of local children visiting the practice to take advantage of Children’s […]
Charity Dental Clinic Making A Difference In Lebanon
A children’s dental clinic, which is funded by an international charity based in the UK, is making a huge difference to young people in Sidon, Lebanon. The new clinic, which operates from the Aisha Um al-Moaminin School, provides free dental care for children aged between 6 and 12 years old. The clinic is run by […]
Children’s Oral Health In Bolton Among Worse In UK
Rates of decay in Bolton are among the worst in the UK, according to a recent report, which focused on children. According to a report, which was compiled by Public Health England, four out of ten five year old children in Bolton have signs of tooth decay, a figure, which is much higher than the […]
Health Experts Urge Parents To Choose Water Over Fruit Drinks
Health experts are urging parents to avoid fruit drinks, which are comprised of sugar in a bid to reduce rates of tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. “Clever marketing strategies” are luring parents into thinking that they are giving their children healthy drinks, when many of the products marketed as healthy actually contain more sugar than […]
Chernobyl Children Benefit From Dental Care In The UK
A group of children from Chernobyl are visiting the UK. A group of eight children are currently staying with families in Westbury with the help of the Chernobyl Children’s Life Line charity. Families in Westbury have been working with the charity to house children from Chernobyl for the last 18 years. During their stay in […]
University of Kentucky Host Free Dental Care for Kids
The University of Kentucky have recently hosted its seventh ‘Give Kids a Smile’ free, dental care event. The event took place at the Hazard City Walmart on Monday, which provided a number of children with a series of dental treatments. Dr Nikki Stone, head dentist of the event, stated that 40 children had arrived at […]
