Archive for the ‘Children’s Dentistry’ Category
Almost 1,000 children needed teeth extracting in hospital in Bradford in 2019/2020
Almost 1,000 children needed teeth extracting in hospital in Bradford in 2019/2020. Speaking at a debate in Westminster Hall, local MP Judith Cummins highlighted the shocking statistic to outline the scale of the dental crisis in Bradford. Ms Cummins said that the situation was bad before the pandemic, but closures, lockdowns and restricted access to […]
New dental scheme for children launches in Jersey
A new dental programme for children has launched in Jersey. The new scheme is designed to benefit secondary school children who are not usually be entitled to state support to benefit from free dental care. Children from families that receive income support and are eligible for the programme will be offered up to £350 to […]
Campaigners claim babies could become addicted to sugary snacks
A new report compiled by the campaign group Action on Sugar claims that babies and toddlers could become addicted to sugary snacks. Researchers from the group found that out of 73 products, 37% would have a red label for sugar content. All of the products analysed by the team had health claims on the packaging, […]
Grantham dentist visits local children to help them polish their brushing skills
A dentist from Grantham paid local children a visit recently to help them polish their brushing skills. Hayley Henson, from The Maltings Dental Practice, visited Children 1st nursery to talk to the children about dental hygiene, eating well and looking after their teeth and gums. Hayley’s visit was part of a project the nursery is […]
Volunteer dentists provide free treatment for over 100 children in Scotland
Dentists in Scotland have given up their time to provide free treatment for over one hundred children. A group of dentists from Clyde Munro are volunteering during their spare time to provide children from some of Scotland’s most deprived areas with free fluoride varnish treatment. The dentists have been hosting sessions across the country in […]
Figures show 70% drop in courses of child dental treatment
New figures have revealed a 70% drop in courses of child treatment since 2019. Statistics suggest that 12 million courses of NHS dental treatment were completed in England in 2020/2021. This equates to a 69% decrease from the 38.4 million courses of treatment delivered for children in 2019/2020. Data from NHS Digital showed that numbers […]
New study suggests postnatal depression can increase the risk of dental problems in children
A new study suggests that mothers who have postnatal depression are more likely to have children with dental problems. Researchers from Tohuku University in Japan found that rates of decayed, missing and filled teeth were high among young children in the country. They wanted to analyse the link between maternal wellbeing and bonding and dental […]
Bluestone National Park Resort joins forces with Brushbox to promote children’s oral hygiene
Bluestone National Park Resort has joined forces with Brushbox to promote dental hygiene for children across Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. As part of a new partnership, guests staying at the resort will receive free bamboo toothbrushes. Local children will also be provided with dental hygiene supplies. Between August 20th and 30th, around 1,500 Brushbox bamboo toothbrushes […]
Jersey Dental Association raises concerns over waiting times for children
Representatives from the Jersey Dental Association have raised concerns over waiting times for treatment for children. In an interview with ITV Channel, dentists described the current situation on the island as “unacceptable and unworkable” and highlighted staffing issues as one of the main contributing factors. In the last 18 months, no specialist consultants have been […]
Dentists raise concerns over the impact of lockdown on childrens’ dental health
Dentists have raised concerns over the impact of lockdown on childrens’ dental health in the UK. Speaking to the BBC’s Newsround programme, dentist Hannah Woolnough said that there will be effects of missed appointments and the suspension of dental schemes and initiatives in schools and community centres. Children who weren’t able to go to school […]
