The National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP) report for 2023/24 has revealed that the number of children with no signs of tooth decay in Lanarkshire is above the Scottish average.
The NDIP is carried out annually in all health boards within Scotland, with support from the Scottish Dental Epidemiology Co-ordinating Committee.
The main aim of the NDIP is to inform parents and caregivers of the dental health status of the child in their care.
Throughout the course of the programme, dental staff carry out dental inspections for primary one (P1) and primary seven (P7) pupils, with detailed inspections alternating annually between P1 and P7.
Soumen Sengupta, director of health and social care at NHS Lanarkshire, said, “Good oral health in childhood is important for healthy teeth and gums throughout life. Teaching children to maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste, is an important part in supporting their overall health and wellbeing.
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