Researchers from the University of Sheffield, University of Leeds and Bradford Improvement Academy have developed free online resources for NHS organisations, local government, schools, nurseries and parents as part of the Brush Project to better support toothbrushing programmes.
A quarter of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay. This can rise to 50 per cent in deprived areas of the country. The burden of tooth decay is significant, causing pain and affecting what children eat, their speech, sleep, quality of life and attendance at nursery or school.
Treatment of decay is the most common reason why young children are admitted to hospital costing the NHS over £50m annually.
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