Children's dentistry

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New supervised brushing programme announced

In a groundbreaking partnership, Colgate-Palmolive and the UK government have united to transform children’s oral health. A pioneering Supervised...

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Updated tooth decay guidance endorsed by college

The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on tooth decay in children from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness...

Developing healthy habits

Alec Hilton discusses the importance of good lifelong oral healthcare.

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Child tooth decay guidance published

The NHS Education for Scotland’s (NES) Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has published updated clinical guidance. The new...

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Urgent action needed to address childhood tooth decay

Data from NHS England has revealed that over 30,000 children and young people underwent hospital tooth extractions due to decay in 2024. In response...

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Professor Green endorses oral health scheme

Professor Green, rapper and health activist, is working with the NHS to raise awareness about the importance of children looking after their teeth....

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Dentists call for a ‘targeted approach’ to children’s dental care

Following a new survey published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), dentists have urged the government to take a...

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Over 60,000 children benefit from oral health education scheme

BrightBites, an oral health education programme, has delivered sessions to more than 60,000 school children across the UK.

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Less than a quarter of children floss regularly, say researchers

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past...

Giving children the chance

Rebecca Silver emphasises the need to focus on children’s oral health.

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Society calls for national toothbrushing programmes

According to a paper published in the British Dental Journal (BDJ), the number of supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) has increased. The...

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Deadline for DCby1 award approaching

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has encouraged dental practices in the UK to enter the 2025 NASDAL...