Posts Tagged ‘Public Health England’

Public Health England backs dentists’ calls to ban Coca Cola truck tour

Public Health England backs dentists’ calls to ban Coca Cola truck tour

The chief executive of Public Health England has leant his support to calls from dentists to ban the Coca Cola truck from visiting cities across the country. Duncan Selbie has urged local authorities to “reflect on whether it’s in the best interests of the health of local families” to host a visit from the iconic […]


Children’s tooth brushing programme is a success, nurseries claim

Children’s tooth brushing programme is a success, nurseries claim

A tooth brushing programme, which was undertaken in nurseries across the country, has been a success, participants claim. The Smiles4Children scheme, which was trialled by 68 nurseries and 20 childminders around the country, was designed to identify the best ways to encourage young children to brush their teeth. The nurseries involved in the programme were […]


Rochdale children enjoy a visit from the dentist

Rochdale children enjoy a visit from the dentist

Schoolchildren in Rochdale enjoyed a visit from dental professionals this week as part of a pilot scheme run by Public Health England. Children from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School were paid a visit by their dental buddies. The ‘Dental Buddy’ scheme is designed to link up dental professionals and schools to encourage children […]


Copeland MP Urges Government to Iron Out Dental Health Inequalities

Copeland MP Urges Government to Iron Out Dental Health Inequalities

Copeland MP Jamie Reed has urged the government to act quickly to iron out dental health inequalities between children living in poor and affluent areas. Mr Reed was speaking after the publication of figures that confirm that dental health issues are the leading cause of hospitalisatilon for children in the UK. Mr Reed was also […]


Leading Dentist Questions the Health Benefits of Flossing

Leading Dentist Questions the Health Benefits of Flossing

Despite high recommendations from most dental professionals, a leading dentist from the UK has said the evidence that flossing prevents  tooth decay and gum disease is “weak”. Birmingham University’s Professor Damien Walmsley, who is a scientific advisor for the British Dental Association, has said that the expense and time needed for reliable studies means that […]


Children’s Dental Health is Improving in Barnsley

Children’s Dental Health is Improving in Barnsley

New figures show that standards of oral health among Barnsley’s children are improving. Statistics from Public Health England show a marked improvement in the oral health of 5 year olds in the borough. Although the rate of decay is higher than the national average, the proportion of children suffering from decay has fallen in the […]


One in Five Children Start School with Cavities in the South West

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 […]


A Quarter of Kids Still Have Cavities When They Start School, Despite Falling Rates of Decay

A Quarter of Kids Still Have Cavities When They Start School, Despite Falling Rates of Decay

The number of 5 year olds who have dental decay has fallen, but experts are calling for more to be done to tackle cavities. Although there has been an improvement in the last decade, a quarter of children still have cavities by the time they start school. Statistics from Public Health England show that the […]


School Dental Milk Plans Back on the Agenda in Blackpool

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 […]


Kirklees Watchdog Urges Patients to Speak Up if They Have Trouble Finding a Dentist

Kirklees Watchdog Urges Patients to Speak Up if They Have Trouble Finding a Dentist

A patient support group is urging anyone who has had problems finding a dentist in Kirklees to speak up. Kirklees Healthwatch is encouraging anybody who has experienced issues with access to local dental services to come forward. Director Rory Deighton believes that NHS England is overlooking a problem with access to local services and is asking […]