Posts Tagged ‘Children’s dental health’

Public health expert brands childhood decay a “disease of poverty” in New Zealand

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 […]


Health experts issue warning over sugar content of children’s yoghurts

Health experts issue warning over sugar content of children’s yoghurts

Health experts have advised parents to check the sugar content of yoghurts, after analysis revealed that some popular products contain up to 5 cubes of sugar per serving. Research conducted by Public Health Liverpool found that some yoghurts contain the equivalent of the recommended daily intake of sugar for a child aged under 6. NHS […]


Dental survey findings leave Australian doctors in shock

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 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

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 […]


Slough Borough Council promotes dental initiative to tackle decay

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 […]


Houghton Regis dental practice to host superhero-themed fun week for local children

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 children’s dental health campaign launches in Ipswich

New children’s dental health campaign launches in Ipswich

A new children’s dental health campaign has launched in Ipswich. The Mayor of Ipswich was joined by council members and dental professionals at Cliff Lane Primary School for the launch of a brand new scheme, which is designed to bring rates of decay down. The pilot project, which is part of the Keep Suffolk Smiling […]


New report shows more children in Dundee have tooth decay

New report shows more children in Dundee have tooth decay

A new report suggests that the proportion of children in Dundee who have tooth decay has increased. New figures show that fewer children are free from tooth decay now compared to 2 years ago. Statistics from the National Dental Inspection Programme revealed that there has been a decrease of more than 10% in the number […]


Stop the rot! Dentists back fresh calls to tackle sugar consumption in the wake of new decay figures

Stop the rot! Dentists back fresh calls to tackle sugar consumption in the wake of new decay figures

Dentists are backing fresh calls to try and reduce sugar consumption in the wake of the publication of alarming figures. New statistics show that twice as many children under 10 were treated in hospital for dental decay than a broken arm in 2016/2017. Figures analysed by the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College […]