Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Timperley pre-schoolers get a lesson in dental hygiene
Children from a nursery in Timperley have been learning about how to keep their teeth healthy after receiving a visit from a local dental nurse. Children from Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool were treated to a visit from a local dental nurse recently as part of a programme to teach kids about healthy oral […]
Irish dentists appeal for routine dental screenings in schools
Dentists in Ireland are appealing for the introduction of routine dental screenings in primary schools in a bid to tackle worrying rates of tooth decay. The Irish Dental Association has called for primary school children to be screened on a regular basis following the publication of a new study, which suggests that some children are […]
Wellingborough kids get a lesson in oral hygiene
Children from Kiddi Caru nursery, Wellingborough, got a lesson in oral hygiene to mark National Toothache Day on the 9th February. In recognition of the importance of dental health for children, the nursery hosted an informative oral health session using toothbrushes and toothpaste donated by a local dental practice. The aim was for nursery staff […]
Grimsby children are almost three times more likely to need teeth extracting, figures reveal
Children living in Grimsby are three times more likely to need teeth extracting than children living in other parts of the country, figures have revealed. Statistics show that 407 children were admitted to hospital for dental treatment in 2015/2016; this represents a rate of 119 children per 10,000. This rate is almost 3 times the […]
Health bosses and council members launch ground-breaking new public health plan in Manchester
Health bosses and council members in Manchester have launched a new public health plan, which aims to bring down the rates of childhood decay, encourage more people to stop smoking, and tackle the growing problem of obesity in the city. This is the first campaign of its kind in the UK, and bosses are hoping […]
Corwen schoolchildren join the campaign to bring back mobile dental service
Children in Corwen, North Wales, have joined the campaign to bring a mobile dental service back. Local pupils are calling for the mobile unit, which was deemed unfit for purpose in the summer of 2016 to be replaced. Youngsters from Ysgol Caer Drewyn, including 10-year old Cerys Howell and 11-year old Evan Perry, have appealed […]
New figures show an 11% increase in child tooth extractions
New figures suggest that more children than ever before are undergoing tooth extraction under general anaesthetic. Official figures, which have been made available by the Local Government Association, show that almost 41,000 procedures took place in 2015/2016; this represents an increase of 10.7 percent from 2012/2013. One hundred and sixty procedures are taking place every […]
New study suggests 270,000 cases of decay could be prevented by a sugar tax
A new study has suggested that a sugar tax could prevent 270,000 cases of dental decay each year. The study, which has been published in the Lancet and is entitled ‘The health impact assessment of the UK drinks levy: a comparative risk assessment modelling study’, suggests that the number of children affected by decay could […]
NICE recommends school brushing programmes to improve standards of oral health
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended supervised brushing schemes in schools in a bid to improve standards of oral health among the nation’s children. According to represenatives of the watchdog, schools should teach children how to brush their teeth and supervise brushing at school to try and tackle rising rates […]
Children’s tooth brushing programme is a success, nurseries claim
A tooth brushing programme, which was undertaken in nurseries across the country, has been a success, participants claim. The Smiles4Children scheme, which was trialled by 68 nurseries and 20 childminders around the country, was designed to identify the best ways to encourage young children to brush their teeth. The nurseries involved in the programme were […]
