The dental survey, which normally takes place every two years, measures instances and severity of dental cavities amongst five-year-olds attending mainstream schools in England.
Survey data was collected in 2022 by NHS Trusts which provide community dental services and are part of the National Dental Programme in England.
Newly released data reveals that instances of dental decay in Liverpool have now risen from 37 per cent in 2019 to 43.5 per cent in 2022 – suggesting limited progress is being made towards tackling childhood tooth decay in England – despite oral health being a key element in how health inequalities for children and young people can be reduced.
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