Posts Tagged ‘children’s dentistry’
Dental volunteers provide free treatment for kids in British Columbia
A group of dental volunteers has helped to bring smiles to children from underprivileged backgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia. City Dream Centre has launched a new dental initiative, which is aimed at providing children who don’t have access to regular dental services with the care they need. A group of volunteer dentists will be involved […]
Children in Northern Ireland have the worst standards of oral health in the UK
Children in Northern Ireland have the worst standards of oral health in the UK, the British Dental Association in Northern Ireland claims. More than 5,000 children had teeth extracted in hospitals in the country last year, with many needing more than one tooth removed. In total, almost 23,000 teeth were taken out under general anaesthetic. […]
NHS vows to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children
The NHS has vowed to work with dental professionals, educators and parents to increase the uptake of dental appointments for children. Figures from NHS Digital revealed that in some areas of the country, almost half of children didn’t visit the dentist last year, despite dental experts recommending six-monthly check-ups. In Warrington, more than 17,800 children […]
Stoke school reveals plans to provide dental services on-site
A school in Stoke has revealed plans to enable students to receive dental services on-site. Pupils at Thistley Hough Academy in Penkhull could soon see a dentist without having to miss out on valuable classroom time. The school is planning to host dental sessions to enable students who aren’t registered with a local dental practice […]
More than a quarter of Birmingham children have decayed teeth
A new study has revealed that more than a quarter of children in Birmingham have decayed teeth. Research conducted by the Nuffield Trust shows that rates of decay are significantly higher in the West Midlands city than in other parts of the country, most notably the South West and South East with the exception of […]
New figures show children under 10 are twice as likely to need hospital treatment for decay than a broken arm
New figures from NHS Digital have revealed that children under 10 in England are twice as likely to need hospital treatment for tooth decay than a broken arm. According to the faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, more than 34,000 extraction procedures were carried out in the 12-month period leading up […]
Orkney children have the best teeth in Scotland, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that children in Orkney have the best teeth in Scotland. Figures obtained as part of the National Dental Inspection Programme for 2017 show that standards of oral health are highest on the island, with 90.4 percent of P7 children showing no obvious signs of decay. This figures compares favourably with […]
British Dental Association criticises decision to leave Yorkshire towns out of new children’s initiative
The British Dental Association has criticised Public Health England for failing to include some of the worst affected areas in Yorkshire in a new children’s dental health initiative. The BDA is concerned that some of the county’s towns have been left out of the scheme, which is designed to bring down rates of decay. Statistics […]
Investigation underway as children treated with drain cleaner instead of dental solution in County Clare
An investigation has been launched after children were treated with drain cleaning fluid instead of dental solution at a clinic in County Clare. More than 40 children were affected by the blunder, which occurred at a HSE-run practice in Ennis. It has emerged that 43 youngsters received treatment on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th October […]
“Dental Care By One” Campaign Launches to Address Children’s Dental Health Problems
With children’s dental health becoming a major health issue, Smile4Life has launched a campaign to get more young children to see the dentist early in their life. Known by the name “Dental Care by One” or #DCby1, the national framework will be there to encourage parents and guardians to take their children to the dentist […]
