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School dental programme prevents 80% of cavities with one-time, non-invasive treatment

A study of nearly 3,000 school children has found that silver diamine fluoride, as well as sealants, protected against cavities. The liquid brushed onto the...

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Study shows fillings may not be best treatment for childhood dental caries

LEEDS, UK: Though dental fillings are an established method of treating the presence of dental caries in permanent dentition, their usefulness for treating ...

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Drive launched to tackle dental caries in children in Manchester

MANCHESTER, UK: In the Greater Manchester region, the most common reason for young children being admitted to hospital is to have a tooth removed. In ...

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New Change4Life campaign launched by Public Health England

LONDON, UK: Public Health England (PHE) has launched a new Change4Life campaign to encourage parents to reduce their children’s sugar consumption and help...

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Starting Well drive encourages young children to visit dentist

LONDON, UK: It can sometimes feel like dentists are fighting a losing battle when it comes to children’s oral health, especially given that recent figures...

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