Posts Tagged ‘poor children’
Concerning figures for oral health amongst poorest children in Scotland
A recent survey has revealed that poor children are up to twice as likely to suffer from dental health problems as children from wealthy homes. The report, which was compiled in association with NHS Tayside and Dundee, showed that oral health has generally improved amongst children in Scotland; however, the poorest children are still suffering […]
Poor children to benefit from free dental care
Poor children in parts of New Zealand will be given free preventative dental care, it has been announced. John Gerretsen, Kingston and the Islands MPP, announced that a programme would be introduced to ensure children from poor families are entitled to free preventative dental treatments. Mr Gerretsen said he was aware that many families struggle […]
New dental scheme in Northumberland
Kids from low income families in Northumberland, Ontario are set to benefit from a new multi-million dollar dental scheme. The new Healthy Smiles Ontario programme will target the region’s poorest children and provide them with free dental care. Children in Northumberland will be able to benefit from free dental care immediately. Children from low income […]
