Tooth decay is the number one reason children attend hospitals in Wales, a new study has shown. The study has found that five-year-old children in Merthyr
Children who require general anaesthetic (GA) to extract decaying teeth miss five days of school. That’s according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), which
A third of parents don’t realise dental care is free for children, a new survey has revealed. The survey, carried out by Mydentist, found that
The British Dental Association (BDA) has set out its six-point manifesto for the General Election. It is calling on all parties to follow the lead of
Scottish parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s oral health, a paediatric dentist has said. Professor Nicola Innes, paediatric dentist and associate dean
A new study has found applying a fluoride varnish to children’s teeth is more effective than applying fissure sealants. The survey compared the results of
NHS performing more than 160 extractions every day to remove children’s rotting teeth New figures show 160 children and teenagers have teeth extracted under general
Shivana Anand and Rebecca Northover highlight the signs that better classify caries risk in paediatric patients. Risk assessing paediatric patients is of utmost importance in
Michael Watson questions whether the blame game is really helping dentistry Who is to blame for the faults in dentistry, Michael Watson questions. I listened
Tooth decay in five-year-olds has dropped to its lowest level since 2008, according to PHE The number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has dropped to
The NHS is performing 100 extractions on children in England every day, costing more than £35million The NHS performs more than 100 operations every day
New figures show a 10% rise in the number of children admitted to hospital for tooth extractions More than 14,000 children aged five and under
