Posts Tagged ‘Children’s Tooth Decay’
Northumberland councillors call for water fluoridation scheme to be expanded to tackle high rates of decay
Councillors in Northumberland are calling for the region’s water fluoridation scheme to be expanded in a bid to tackle high rates of decay. The most recent statistics show that the rate of extractions among young children under 4 is higher in Northumberland than any other part of the North East, and decay is also more […]
Rates of Childhood Decay Alarmingly High in Queensland
Rates of childhood decay are alarmingly high in Queensland, Australia, it has been revealed. Figures show that 3,223 children under the age of 10 were admitted to hospital in Queensland in 2013-2014. More than 50 percent of children seen by public dentists in the state in 2014-2015 also had signs of dental decay. The average […]
One in Five Children Start School with Cavities in the South West
New figures have suggested that one in five children start school with signs of dental decay in the South West. The statistics from Public Health England underline the prevalence of dental decay among the nation’s children, with the South West one of the best-performing regions. In the South West, 21.5 percent of 5 year olds […]
Rates Of Decay Among Under 5’s Fall in East Lancashire
New figures have revealed that rates of tooth decay among under 5’s have fallen in six boroughs in East Lancashire. According to statistics from Public Health England, the number of children requiring hospital treatment for dental issues has also decreased. Improvements are particularly welcomed in Blackburn with Darwen, which was once the worst borough in […]
Wirral Dentists To Host Open Day To Encourage Youngsters To Brush Up On Oral Hygiene
Dentists on the Wirral are aiming to reduce rates of decay among the region’s youngsters by hosting an open day to teach children how to brush their teeth properly. Dentists from Moreton Dental Care on Hoylake Road are working with Wirral Community NHS Trust to encourage children to adopt and maintain good oral hygiene habits […]
