Posts Tagged ‘children’s dentistry Blackpool’
Blackpool Council Keen to Introduce Fluoridated Milk Programme to Tackle Childhood Decay
Councillors in Blackpool are keen to introduce a programme to provide more than 8,000 local children with fluoridated milk in a bid to tackle high rates of dental decay. Under the new scheme, thousands of children will be provided with free fluoridated milk as part of the council’s free breakfast programme. The latest statistics show […]
School Dental Milk Plans Back on the Agenda in Blackpool
Plans to provide primary school children with ‘dental milk’ are back on the agenda in Blackpool almost two years after they were scrapped amid fears about excessive levels of fluoride. The milk, which contains added fluoride, is believed to help to reduce the risk of decay by strengthening the enamel. Councillors are due to discuss […]
