Children's dentistry

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Children’s bad teeth could be linked to lack of vitamin D in pregnancy

Many children have teeth that are practically falling apart due to weak enamel. Now researchers have studied whether a lack of vitamin D during...

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Bullying can affect dental health, say researchers

New research shows that young people who have adverse childhood experiences are at greater risk of poor dental health.

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Children’s anxiety addressed with award-winning project

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2024 has gone to Lindsy Vallayil, assistant clinical director, Community Dental Service, Kent Community...

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England has the highest rate of lifetime alcohol use among 11 and 13-year-olds in Europe

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe...

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Half of British children have low confidence due to their teeth

Photographer Rankin is leading a campaign with Aquafresh to help British children smile confidently.

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Mother writes a book to help educate children about oral hygiene

Shauna Carter, a mother of three, has written a book to help teach children positive oral health habits and routines.

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One in six children leaving primary school with rotting teeth

The Labour Party has pledged to rescue NHS dentistry, as analysis reveals one in six children are leaving primary school in England with rotting...

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Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy is linked to birth defects

​University of New Mexico (UNM) researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in...

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Teen social media use linked to increased risk of smoking and vaping

Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to University of Glasgow...

Why we must act now

Ingrid Perry discusses the importance of oral health prevention and how initiatives have the power to reduce health inequalities across the UK.

Striving for growth

​Rebecca Silver discusses oral health education and career aspirations with Lucy Blodau.

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Dental practice receives award for its efforts to improve children’s oral health

Jason Wong, interim chief dental officer for England, and Shannu Bhatia, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s (BSPD) president-elect,...