Paediatric dentistry

Children’s access to NHS dentistry remains ‘very poor’, analysis shows

Rates of tooth decay among children remain very poor, new analysis shows – but experts suggest ‘cautious optimism’ surrounding government interventions.…

Health & research

BSPD appoints new president

Oosh Devalia took over as president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) at its Annual Scientific Conference this…

Dentistry

Aquafresh and Tesco Stronger Starts team up to improve children’s oral health

Two leading brands have come together in a new partnership to improve children’s oral health across the UK. Tesco Stronger…

Oral health

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Teens who lose teeth 42% more likely to be bullied

Adolescents who are missing teeth due to decay or trauma are more frequently bullied, new research has found. The study…

Dentistry

Ban on energy drinks for under 16s welcomed by dentists

Dental experts have applauded the government’s proposal to ban energy drinks for under 16s, pointing to ‘real scope for gains…

Dentistry

Parents banking milk teeth based on ‘outrageous’ claims

Companies charging thousands of pounds to bank stem cells from children’s milk teeth have been accused of making ‘unproven and…

Dentistry

Approaching paediatric orthodontics holistically 

Biju Krishnan explores a more integrative approach to orthodontics that considers the impact of underlying issues, which can affect a…

Orthodontics

Supporting lifelong oral health from the very first visit

Maria Kalkani discusses the power of a child’s first dental appointment in building trust and healthy habits. As dental professionals,…

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‘More sugary than Coca-Cola’: dentists call for baby food action

Dentists have urged the government to confront the ‘grotesque levels of sugar’ in baby food following ‘damning’ research into the…

Oral health

Estate planning: where there’s a will, I want to be in it

Thomas Dickson explains why having an up-to-date will is crucial for dental professionals and how to put one in place.…

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Nearly one in four children skip toothbrushing

A new survey has revealed that nearly a quarter of children (24%) skip toothbrushing altogether because they ‘forget or become…

Dentistry

Exclusive: care minister slates ‘Dickensian’ childhood extraction figures

Almost 50,000 children aged 0 to 19 had a tooth extraction in NHS hospitals last financial year, according to newly-released…

Dentistry

‘Little change’ to oral health gap in England, report finds

A new oral health survey has revealed that ‘wide variation’ in the prevalence of decay in five-year-old schoolchildren across England…

Dentistry

UK rapper supports children’s oral health scheme

Rapper Professor Green has teamed up with the NHS to launch a competition for primary schools to encourage healthy toothbrushing…

Dentistry

Children’s oral health on Isle of Man worse than UK average

More children on the Isle of Man have issues with their oral health compared to the UK, a report has…

Dentistry

Legacy with a bite: combatting cleft conditions

Operation Smile details its crucial work to provide support and intervention for children who are born with cleft conditions worldwide.…

Dentistry

A song and a teddy bear: encouraging children to brush

Dental therapist Victoria Wilson draws inspiration from daughters Sophia and Alice to refine strategies for developing children’s proprioceptive senses and…

Oral health

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No more ‘watch and wait’ with Curodont Repair

vVARDIS explains why early intervention for caries with Curodont Repair is an untapped opportunity, especially in paediatric dentistry. Despite advancements…

Dentistry

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Ban on junk food ads to include crumpets and porridge

Children will no longer view TV adverts for junk food products as a new law set out this week confirms…

Health & research