Oral diseases impact many people throughout their lives, and can be a contributing factor to other systemic diseases later down the line. According to the Oral Health Foundation, one in three adults have tooth decay in the UK with one in four adults not brushing their teeth twice a day and 33 per cent of adults having never flossed or cleaned between their teeth. As much as the state of oral health in the UK is getting better, there is still a long way to go in educating the public about the benefits of looking after their teeth. As dental nurses, you have the opportunity to be part of the solution by furthering your education in oral health.
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