Posts Tagged ‘children’s teeth’
Canadian Paediatricians Raise Concerns Over Access To Dental Care
Paediatricians in Canada have raised concerns over access to dental care. The Canadian Paediatric Society released a report today (Friday) calling for improvements in access to children’s dental services and stating that decay in early childhood can contribute to behavioural problems, delayed growth and development, problems at school and loss of sleep. Children with rotten […]
Dental Nurses Set to Start Work in Cumbria
A group of ten dental nurses has successfully completed a training programme in protecting young teeth and preventing decay. The nurses, who all work in NHS dental surgeries in Cumbria, were given certificates after completing the course, which hones their skills in providing preventative dental treatments, including fluoride varnish and enables them to offer oral […]
Bullying in Children linked to the Aesthetic of the Smile
A report has linked bullying and low self-esteem in children to the appearance of their teeth. The report suggests that children who have irregular shaped teeth or prominent front teeth are more likely to be bullied and suffer from a lack of confidence than children who have regular smiles. The report, which has recently been […]
