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Tooth extractions amongst children reach record highs of almost 43,000 last year
Teenager and child tooth extractions reached record highs last year, equating to 170 hospital operations a day. The latest figures from…
Dentistry
Tooth decay declared ‘significant public health issue’
The RCPCH has highlighted tooth decay as a significant public health issue in its State of Child Health publication. The Royal College of…
Oral health
Moving oral health higher up the government’s agenda
Oral health would be higher up on the government’s agenda if it knew the financial savings it could make, Seb…
Blog
‘Crisis’ in children’s oral health with more than 100 extractions every day
The NHS performs more than 100 operations every day in England to remove decayed teeth in children. Costs to the…
Dentistry
Will the Government implement a sugar tax?
We cannot rely on the Government, manufacturers and retailers to reduce sugar intake and improve children’s oral health, Michael Watson…
Oral health
LGA calls for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks
The BDA has backed councils for their leadership on sugar, after the LGA called for child-friendly labelling on sugary drinks. The…
Dentistry