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Almost half of children in Westminster overweight or obese
Almost half (43%) of Westminster 10 to 11-year-olds are obese or overweight, health leaders say. The London borough also has a higher…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dentists’ salaries…
Dentistry
Children brushing their teeth for under 30 seconds
Around one in 10 children (12%) brush their teeth for under 30 seconds, a new survey has found. And just over half, 58%, of…
Oral health
Half of kid’s cereals provide at least 50% of daily sugar allowance
More than half of kid’s cereals provide at least 50% of a child’s daily sugar allowance in one 30g bowl.…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Experts warn of…
Dentistry
KFC and Kellogg’s told to remove junk food adverts
KFC and Kellogg’s told to remove junk food advertising that appeals to children. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claims the…
Oral health
Cereals are fuelling tooth decay and obesity, dentists claim
More than 60% of cereals provide over half of the recommended daily sugar intake for four to six-year-olds. Analysis of the…
Oral health
Obesity levels in children reach record highs
Severe obesity levels in children aged 10-11 years old have reached their highest level since records began. New figures published…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC keeps ARF…
Dentistry
Children in England consuming more than a year’s worth of sugar in under six months
Children in England consuming double their recommended sugar intake, new figures from Public Health England (PHE) show. Children aged four-10…
Oral health
What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… HPV vaccine to…
Dentistry
Children eating five times more sugar in summer months
Children are eating five times their recommended daily sugar allowance during summer, new figures show. The poll, carried out by…
Oral health
Fast food outlets targeting the poorest areas in England
The poorest areas in England are fast food hotspots, according to the latest figures from Public Health England (PHE). The…
Oral health
Generous tooth fairy leaving £23.7m under children’s pillows
The tooth fairy gives British children almost £24 million every year, a new survey has found. On average, children in…
Oral health
Government announces new plans to halve childhood obesity by 2030
The Government is banning unhealthy foods from being displayed at checkouts or included in buy-one-get-one-free deals. New measures announced by Health and…
Oral health
Talking techniques – children in the chair
Dear Barry – I have a few young patients that seem nervous even before they step through the door. That’s something I struggle to…
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Parents confused over children’s oral health needs
Millions of parents could be putting their children’s oral health at risk by not knowing the facts. That’s according to…
Oral health
NHS dentists challenged to see 70,000 more pre-school children
NHS England has challenged dentists to see an additional 70,000 pre-school children over the next year. These calls have come in…
Dentistry
Strong teeth make strong kids
Oral-B introduces its campaign to support parents and help kids develop a lifetime of good oral care habits. Shocking research findings have…
Oral health