Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category

Stanley dental practice becomes the first North East clinic to support the Teeth Team initiative

Stanley dental practice becomes the first North East clinic to support the Teeth Team initiative

A dental practice in Stanley has become the first clinic in the North East to support the Teeth Team initiative. The programme is designed to provide children with dental education in schools, and relies on dental professionals swapping the treatment room for the classroom. Honour Health has joined forces with Teeth Team to connect with […]


New figures reveal more than 40% of children didn’t see a dentist last year

New figures reveal more than 40% of children didn’t see a dentist last year

New figures reveal that more than 40 percent of children didn’t see a dentist last year, despite guidelines recommending 6-monthly check-ups. Statistics obtained by NHS Digital show that 41% of children in England aged between 2 and 5 years didn’t go to the dentist last year. Dental experts advise frequent check-ups every 6-12 months for […]


Cornwall Children Eat Five Times as Much Sugar over the Summer Holidays According to Survey

Cornwall Children Eat Five Times as Much Sugar over the Summer Holidays According to Survey

According to a survey of 1000 parents, children in the South-East of England typically eat up to five times as much sugar during the holidays as they do normally, with more sugary drinks and ice cream being primarily to blame. The survey, commissioned by mydentist, found that according to their parents, children from two to […]


New Zealand Dental Association calls for urgent improvements to school dental services

New Zealand Dental Association calls for urgent improvements to school dental services

The head of the New Zealand Dental Association has called for urgent improvements to be made to school dental services. Talking at the annual conference recently, the president of the association, Dr Bill O’Connor, said that the current school system was failing children and leaving them vulnerable to disease. According to the organisation, there are […]


Standards of oral health improve in Surrey, as rates of childhood decay fall

Standards of oral health improve in Surrey, as rates of childhood decay fall

Standards of oral health are improving in Surrey, according to recent research conducted by Public Health England. The latest statistics show that 13 percent of children in the county have signs of decay. This is more than 10 percent lower than the national average. The latest figure for childhood decay also represents a decrease of […]


Devon dentists treat youngest ever patient, as 12-day old baby has wobbly tooth removed

Devon dentists treat youngest ever patient, as 12-day old baby has wobbly tooth removed

A mother from Devon has been telling of her shock and surprise after taking her 12-day old baby to see the dentist to have a tooth removed. Dentists at the Seven Trees Dental Access Centre said that baby Isla-Rose Heasman was their youngest ever patient. Isla-Rose was born with a tooth, which needed extracting because […]


Mobberley dentist to host superhero event to encourage kids to look after their teeth

Mobberley dentist to host superhero event to encourage kids to look after their teeth

A Mobberley dentist is making a superhuman effort to educate children in the local area about the importance of good oral health. Dr Greg Paysden, from Love the Dentist on Town Lane, is preparing to host a superhero-themed event to encourage kids to take good care of their smiles. The Children’s Superhero Open Day will […]


Number of children waiting for dental operations increases in East Lancashire

Number of children waiting for dental operations increases in East Lancashire

The number of children waiting for dental operations in East Lancashire has increased, according to the latest statistics. Figures show that 86 children were on a waiting list for dental procedures carried out under general anaesthetic in the area regulated by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust in 2017. This is an increase from 69 children in […]


Worcester dental hygienist visits local schools to offer brushing tips for children in her spare time

Worcester dental hygienist visits local schools to offer brushing tips for children in her spare time

A dental hygienist from Worcester has visited several local schools in her own time to offer brushing tips for children. Jane Wilson, from Shrubbery Dental Practice, has been touring local schools over the past few months to provide children with fun, informal sessions on oral hygiene and healthy eating. She is aiming to encourage better […]


Dental neglect a cause for real concern, as over a third of Irish dentists see cases on a daily basis

Dental neglect a cause for real concern, as over a third of Irish dentists see cases on a daily basis

Dental neglect is a cause for real concern in Ireland, it has been revealed. As more than a third of dentists employed by the Health Service Executive admit to seeing cases of child neglect on a daily basis, dental associations are keen for more to be done to tackle neglect and to banish preventable dental […]