Children's dentistry

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Dentistry – jigsaw of safeguarding care

​Dentistry is part of a jigsaw of care essential to identify and support children at risk of dental neglect and possibly wider neglect.

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Losing first tooth is a positive experience for kids

Losing a tooth is a positive experience for kids.

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NSPCC celebrate paediatric dentist

For 15 years, Jenny Harris has worked to raise awareness of safeguarding issues in the dental world and beyond.

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Partners in Prevention

​Oral-B is working with the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) to support their First Smiles programme.

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The key facts about FiCTION

Prevention and empathetic dentistry is critical in the management of dental caries in children – that's according to new trial results unveiled at the...

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Dentists call for rethink on school meals

​The lunchtime menu in Scottish schools should be improved to reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat more fruit and vegetables.

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Kids' oral bacteria may predict obesity

The oral bacteria of young children may predict obesity.

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High levels of sugar in organic and children's yogurts – new survey

​A new survey highlights alarmingly high sugar levels in yogurts – with those marketed towards children included in the results.

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Welcome to SugarSmart September!

This Saturday marks the start of Sugar Smart September – and there are lots of ideas and resources for local campaigns, organisations and individuals...

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ASA bans KFC and Kellogg’s kids' adverts

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against two brands for adverts for unhealthy food clearly aimed at children.

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Natural reflex, simple solution

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children from the earliest age but can create dentition problems. Jo Bates reveals how she plugged a gap in the...

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Thriving environment

Nicola Blake is a senior dental nurse from the Community Dental Services. Here, she details her role in special care