New research found ‘significant inverse associations’ between fluoride exposure and children’s IQ scores, calling the safety of water fluoridation into question. The study estimates that
Reducing sugar in the first 1,000 days after a child’s conception reduces the risk of developing health problems later in life, research has found. The
Trick or treat?: Children should be given stickers or playdough instead of sweets for Halloween, according to leading dentists. This evening, children across the UK
Only 45% of parents said they had taken or planned to take their child to the dentist before the age of three, says a new
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sheffield analysed the
New data from NHS England has revealed that almost one in 10 (9%) secondary school children vape regularly. In addition, a quarter of children aged
Nearly half (44.6%) of UK children have not seen an NHS dentist for over 12 months, according to new data from the House of Commons Library. This
‘Urgent action is needed’: a new report has laid out a strategy for the government to improve children’s oral health as research demonstrates high levels
Around 980,000 – or almost one in five – of 11 to 17 year olds have tried vaping, according to new data. While more than
A new study found that children in deprived areas were three times more likely to have severe tooth decay resulting in extractions under general anaesthetic.
Nearly one third of UK parents are using credit to pay for their children’s orthodontic treatment, a study shows. The Brace Index study, carried out by
Many dentists have treated children and teenagers who have long-term dental problems caused by thumb sucking. But what exactly causes thumb sucking? What problems does
