Two-thirds of these were because of tooth decay. Many experts say poor access to NHS dentistry has exacerbated the problem - UK-wide, up to a quarter of practices are not taking on new patients ...
An oral health survey of Kent school children in 2023 revealed a quarter of five year olds already had tooth decay, the Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) said. Tooth decay is the ...
In August, America's National Toxicology Program released a review suggesting a link between fluoride exposure above 1.5mg of fluoride per litre ... The council's consultant in public health said ...
The RCS also highlighted that tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children. In 2023/24, some 19,381 children aged between five to nine years old in England were admitted ...