Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Dental survey findings leave Australian doctors in shock
The findings of a dental survey have left doctors in Australia in shock. A poll conducted by the Royal Children’s Hospital revealed that a third of children have a filling by the time they start school and only two-thirds of children brush their teeth twice a day. Dr Anthea Rhodes, lead researcher, said that decay […]
Almost half of Lewisham children didn’t see a dentist last year, NHS figures confirm
Almost 50 percent of children in Lewisham didn’t see a dentist last year, according to new figures from NHS Digital. Health experts recommend 6-monthly check-ups for children, but the latest statistics from the NHS revealed that only 54 percent of children in Lewisham saw a dentist last year. Figure show that 31,425 children didn’t go […]
New survey shows parents are avoiding taking children with toothache to the dentist
A new survey has revealed that an alarming number of parents are avoiding taking their child to the dentist when they have dental pain. Research conducted by a team at Queen Mary University London estimates that avoiding dental appointments is costing the NHS £2.3 million per year. According to researchers, parents are failing to take […]
Ilfracombe dentist shares heart-breaking tales as under 2’s undergo dental treatment in hospital
A dentist from Ilfracombe, Devon, has shared her heartbreak over the state of children’s dental health. Vicki Jephcote sees children with extensive decay on a daily basis and has sent children younger than 2 years old for treatment under general anaesthetic in hospital. Vicki, from Torrs Park Dental Practice, said that it’s not uncommon to […]
Isle of Wight dentists to tour nurseries and schools to improve children’s oral health
Dentists in the Isle of Wight are planning to visit nurseries and schools in a bid to improve standards of oral health among children. The team from The Mall Dental Practice in Newport is working with NHS England as part of a pilot project, which is designed to encourage better habits and reduce rates of […]
Australian dentists despair over childhood extraction rates
Australian dentists are despairing at soaring rates of decay in young children. The National Child Oral Health Study shows that decay is the most common preventable illnesses among Australian children, with a third of 4-6 year olds suffering from cavities and signs of infection. Dr Sophie Beaumont, from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, said […]
Slough Borough Council promotes dental initiative to tackle decay
Slough Borough Council is promoting a dental initiative to tackle decay in children. The council has put plans together to try and reduce sugar consumption and encourage better oral health habits in a bit to curb rising rates of decay. The council is pushing an existing scheme following the publication of statistics by Public Health […]
Standards of childhood oral health below average in Dorset
New figures have confirmed that standards of oral health among children in Dorset are below average. Recent statistics from Public Health England suggest that children aged 5 and under in Dorset have worse oral health than children living in most parts of the country. The PHE figures show that 24.8 percent of children aged 5 […]
Houghton Regis dental practice to host superhero-themed fun week for local children
The team from a Houghton Regis dental practice is on the lookout for local superheroes to help them celebrate Children’s Fun Week. The staff at Obex Dental is preparing to host a week of fun events and activities to get children involved in dental health and encourage them to pick up good habits that will […]
New Sugar Smart initiative launches in Cumbria, as figures confirm standards of dental health are among the worst in England
A new campaign, which is designed to raise awareness of sugar content and educate people about how to reduce their sugar intake has launched in Cumbria. The Sugar Smart campaign has been introduced in Carlisle amid concerns about oral health standards among the county’s youngsters. Figures published by Public Health England show that dental health […]
