Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
BDA Calls For Urgent Action to Stem Rising Tide of Childhood Decay
The British Dental Association has called for urgent action to tackle childhood decay in the UK. Leading dentist Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen was speaking following the publication of figures that suggest thousands of children required dental treatment in hospital last year. Mr Overgaard-Nielsen said it is well documented that decay is the most common reason for childhood hospital […]
Children’s Dental Health is Improving in Barnsley
New figures show that standards of oral health among Barnsley’s children are improving. Statistics from Public Health England show a marked improvement in the oral health of 5 year olds in the borough. Although the rate of decay is higher than the national average, the proportion of children suffering from decay has fallen in the […]
Darlington Youngsters get a Visit from the Dentist
Youngsters in Darlington were treated to a visit from the dentist last week as part of National Smile Month. Tots from Borough Road Nursery School learned all about how to brush their teeth and make healthy food choices thanks to a visit from local dentist Helen Holguin. Helen, from Victoria Dental Practice, took along some […]
Manchester Children Get Dental Packs in Bid to Reduce Decay Rates
Thousands of children in Greater Manchester have been given a dental pack in a bid to reduce rates of dental decay. Pupils at Pell Hall Community Primary are among those involved in the scheme, which includes around 3,000 schools in the region. The dental pack initiative has been launched by the Oral Health Foundation in […]
Dental Decay Rates Fall in Milton Keynes
The proportion of children suffering from dental decay has fallen in Milton Keynes. Recent figures show that 21.5 percent of 5 year olds in the area suffer from signs of cavities, compared to 25 percent in 2012. The improvement may, in part, be due to measures and programmes introduced by the Central and North West […]
Greater Manchester Children Waiting Up to 12 Months for Tooth Extractions
Children in parts of Greater Manchester are waiting up to a year for extraction treatment due to a severe nursing shortage, it has been revealed. Young patients waiting for treatment in hospitals covered by Pennine Acute Trust are being forced to wait for treatment due to increased demand for hospital dental treatment and shortage of […]
One in Five Children Start School with Cavities in the South West
New figures have suggested that one in five children start school with signs of dental decay in the South West. The statistics from Public Health England underline the prevalence of dental decay among the nation’s children, with the South West one of the best-performing regions. In the South West, 21.5 percent of 5 year olds […]
A Quarter of Kids Still Have Cavities When They Start School, Despite Falling Rates of Decay
The number of 5 year olds who have dental decay has fallen, but experts are calling for more to be done to tackle cavities. Although there has been an improvement in the last decade, a quarter of children still have cavities by the time they start school. Statistics from Public Health England show that the […]
Skegness Dental Nurses Visit Local Schoolchildren
Dental nurses from Skegness’ mydentist practices visited schoolchildren recently as part of a campaign run by the local government. Lincolnshire Smiles aims to promote good oral health practices among children and reduce rates of decay. Dental nurses Lily Stroud and Stacey Yarnold visited Seathorne Primary School on Friday 29th April to talk to children about […]
Katie Price Faces Social Media Backlash After Posting Photo of Baby Daughter Drinking Juice from a Bottle
TV personality Katie Price hit the headlines again last week after posting a photograph of her baby daughter drinking juice out of a bottle. The former model, who now has a regular slot on ITV’s Loose Women show, posted the photo on Instagram and quickly received criticism from her followers. The image shows Price’s daughter, […]
