Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
GPs Not Provided Sufficient Time or Training to Spot Dental Neglect
A study published in the British Dental Journal reports that the vast majority of GPs do not have the time or have not received the training required to see the telltale signs of tooth neglect. The survey, which asked GPs on the Isle of Wight about what they know about dental health and the perceptions […]
Mossley dental centre to host open day and special events to celebrate National Smile Month
A dental centre in Mossley is preparing to celebrate National Smile Month by hosting an open day and running fun activities for children. MIDHS Dental Care is offering visitors the chance to meet the team and tour the practice on June 6th and the clinic will also be hosting fun, dental-themed activities for children, including […]
Public health expert brands childhood decay a “disease of poverty” in New Zealand
A public health expert in New Zealand has branded childhood decay a “disease of poverty.” Dr Rob Beaglehole, co-author of a recent report focused on the consequences of childhood decay, said that it is clear that poorer children have a much higher risk of developing decay than kids from more affluent areas. The report, which […]
Dental volunteers provide free treatment for kids in British Columbia
A group of dental volunteers has helped to bring smiles to children from underprivileged backgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia. City Dream Centre has launched a new dental initiative, which is aimed at providing children who don’t have access to regular dental services with the care they need. A group of volunteer dentists will be involved […]
Dental experts call for brushing lessons to be provided in primary schools
Dental experts have called for urgent action to be taken to improve standards of oral health among children in England. Experts are calling for initiatives, such as supervised brushing, brushing lessons and a ban on high-sugar foods on school dinner menus, to be introduced to try and lower the prevalence of decay. Data published by […]
Survey In USA Shows The Tooth Fairy Is Giving Less Money Than in Years Past
A survey set up by US finance cite LendEDU has revealed how that the amount of money people give to their children for a lost tooth is less than ever before, adjusting for inflation. The figures show that on average, baby boomers received an average of 69 cents per tooth, which adjusted for inflation would […]
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 […]
Children in Northern Ireland have the worst standards of oral health in the UK
Children in Northern Ireland have the worst standards of oral health in the UK, the British Dental Association in Northern Ireland claims. More than 5,000 children had teeth extracted in hospitals in the country last year, with many needing more than one tooth removed. In total, almost 23,000 teeth were taken out under general anaesthetic. […]
NHS vows to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children
The NHS has vowed to work with dental professionals, educators and parents to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children. Figures from NHS Digital revealed that in some areas of the country, almost half of children didn’t visit the dentist last year, despite dental experts recommending six-monthly check-ups. In Warrington, more than 17,800 children […]
A third of Peterborough children missed out on dental visits last year, new figures reveal
New figures published by NHS Digital show that a third of children in Peterborough didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics revealed that only 63 percent of children had at least one check-up in 2017. Public Health England recommends regular dental checks for children of all ages, and the figures will spark concern among […]
