Posts Tagged ‘Children’s Health’

New survey reveals 1 in 8 children have nightmares about their teeth

New survey reveals 1 in 8 children have nightmares about their teeth

A new survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation has revealed that 1 in 8 children have nightmares about their teeth. The poll, which involved 1,500 parents in the UK, suggests that children are up to ten times more likely to have nightmares about their dental health than adults. Bad dreams are particularly common among […]


The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for dental health to become a priority

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health calls for dental health to become a priority

Representatives from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have called for dental health to become a priority for ministers, parents and public health officials. The body spoke out after a survey conducted in partnership with Mumsnet revealed that many parents are unaware of when they need to take their child for their […]


Tooth decay claims over 50 million hours of classroom time per year in the US

Tooth decay claims over 50 million hours of classroom time per year in the US

Dental decay is a greater threat to the health of children in the US than obesity and asthma, it has been revealed. According to recent research, more than 50 million hours of classroom time are lost to dental issues every year. Dentists in the US are worried that children’s diets are to blame, with many […]