Children's dentistry

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Three new programmes launched to improve the oral health of Cornish children

Cornwall Council, Smile Together Dental CIC and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise have teamed up to improve the oral health of children across the...

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Oral health toolkit to support children in care launched

A practical guide for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) offering recommendations on oral health for looked after children has just been published by the...

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HPV campaign encourages the uptake of vaccines

The Oracle Cancer Trust is asking parents to sign the Year 8 HPV Vaccine consent forms to mark International HPV (human papillomavirus) Awareness Day....

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Scotland’s government implements a plan to prevent childhood obesity

Projects that work with children and families to prevent childhood obesity and reduce health inequalities are benefitting from more than half a...

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Barnsley clubs help children to have healthier smiles

​Primary schools and other early years settings are being asked to help Barnsley Borough Council fight against childhood tooth decay.

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Hartlepool dental clinic offers free children's appointments

A Hartlepool dentist is providing local children with free check-ups, regardless of whether they are registered with the practice or not.

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Leicester dental practice opens doors for vulnerable patients

Saffron Lane Dental Practice in Leicester is offering free dental check-ups for children.

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2,300 underprivileged children receive critical dental care

Henry Schein Dental has announced its collaboration with Dental Beauty Partners, a UK dental practice group, to provide critical dental services to up...

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30,000 rotten teeth removed from children in hospitals

Data published by the NHS for the financial year 2022 to 2023 exposes a concerning reality: a staggering 47,581 episodes of tooth extractions for 0 to...

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Society welcomes dental recovery plan but flags absence of contract reform

In response to the government’s dental recovery plan announcement, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has welcomed the inclusion of...

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Rise in childhood obesity during the pandemic could lead to lifelong health consequences

A dramatic increase in child obesity levels during the pandemic is set to cost the UK over £8bn, according to National Institute for Health and Care...

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Supervised toothbrushing toolkit launched to tackle tooth decay in children

A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay.