Similarly to many primary schools across Plymouth, almost half of children at Whitleigh Primary School do not have a dentist, and their parents are unable to pay for private care. Earlier this year, the school conducted a parent survey which revealed that 48 per cent of pupils are not registered at a dental practice due to long NHS waiting lists. The children in years five and six have been influential in raising the profile of this issue across the country, including appearing on national television.
Over the past year, over 600 local children have, between them, had over 4,000 teeth removed. Therefore, children’s dental care has been a priority for the dental task force.
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