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Affluent children ‘more likely to have bad teeth’
Children from affluent backgrounds are more prone to tooth wear, according to a new study. From soda and energy drinks…
Oral health
Mothers’ mental health impacts children’s oral hygiene
The mental health of mothers can impact the toothbrushing habits in children, it has emerged. Postpartum depression or a lack…
Oral health
Children make up just 1% of COVID-19 cases
Children made up just 1% of COVID-19 cases in the first wave of the pandemic in England, it has been…
Dentistry
Nearly one in five children say they dislike their smile, new study finds
Almost one in five (18%) children under the age of five have opened up to their parent about not liking…
Dentistry
Vitamin D during pregnancy could improve children’s oral health
Taking large doses of vitamin D during pregnancy could improve the oral health of children. A clinical trial split 600 women into…
Oral health
Almost six in 10 children didn’t see an NHS dentist last year
Almost six in 10 (57.7%) children between one and four years old didn’t visit an NHS dentist last year. That’s…
Dentistry
Dental phobia causing millions of children to miss out on NHS dental care
Millions of children are missing out on free NHS dental care due to dental anxiety, the Dental Law Partnership claims.…
Dentistry
Dentist receives national award for safeguarding work in children’s dentistry
A consultant in paediatric dentistry has been named as an honorary member of council for a major children’s charity in…
Dentistry
Talking techniques – children in the chair
Dear Barry – I have a few young patients that seem nervous even before they step through the door. That’s something I struggle to…
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Delays for Scottish children with extensive tooth decay
As many as 400 children with extensive tooth decay are stuck on a waiting list for up to six months…
Dentistry
‘Scandalous’ figures prompt call for better oral health education
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is calling for urgent implementation of better oral health education to help stop…
Oral health
Focused children respond best to nitrous oxide
Children who are better able to focus on a task respond more successfully to nitrous oxide at the dentist. That’s according…
Dentistry
Survey finds reduction in minors smoking and drinking
The number of eight- to 15-year-olds to have ever drunk an alcoholic drink is at its lowest ever level, according…
Oral health
Children’s dental health in Scotland on the up
Children’s dental health in Scotland has improved by 24% since 2000, according to the latest National Dental Inspection Programme report. The…
Oral health
A call to arms: saving kids’ teeth
Dr Sara Hurley, chief dental officer, has repeated her commitment for a national oral health strategy in the UK, calling…
Oral health
New self-help guide for kids could stop fear of the dentist
A self-help guide designed to encourage young children to face their fears could help to reduce the number of children…
Oral health
How can you make a difference to children’s oral health?
Taking place on the evening of Thursday 3 November, Dental Wellness Trust will be hosting a special event to find…
Oral health
Public Health England launches tool to improve children’s oral health
Public Health England has launched a new tool that will empower local authorities to make effective long-term investments in prevention.…
Oral health
Teeth Team aims to transform child dental care across the UK
A practice manager has taken a fresh look at dental health and launched Teeth Team in a bid to raise awareness…
Oral health