tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-03-07T11:40:59+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supervised-toothbrushing-for-children-to-prevent-tooth-decay 2025-03-07T11:40:59+00:00 Supervised toothbrushing for children to prevent tooth decay  Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dental-patients-to-benefit-from-700000-extra-urgent-appointments 2025-02-21T00:00:00+00:00 Dental patients to benefit from 700,000 extra urgent appointments Government delivers on its manifesto commitment to roll out extra urgent appointments across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-to-expand-water-fluoridation-in-north-east 2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Plans to expand water fluoridation in north east Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-report-confirms-fluoridation-can-reduce-tooth-decay-among-children 2022-03-21T13:59:00+00:00 New report confirms fluoridation can reduce tooth decay among children The benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-9-out-of-10-child-hospital-tooth-extractions-due-to-decay 2019-03-06T00:15:00+00:00 Almost 9 out of 10 child hospital tooth extractions due to decay PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-measure-of-industry-progress-to-cut-sugar-unveiled 2018-05-22T14:30:00+01:00 First measure of industry progress to cut sugar unveiled The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/every-10-minutes-a-child-in-england-has-a-rotten-tooth-removed 2018-04-06T00:15:30+01:00 Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removed PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/smile4life-in-north-west-england 2017-06-14T00:15:09+01:00 Smile4Life in north west England The Smile4Life programme aims to reduce tooth decay in children, laying a solid foundation for their good oral health throughout life. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/healthy-teeth-happy-smiles-leicester-city-council 2017-06-14T00:15:09+01:00 Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! Leicester City Council Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/survey-finds-27-of-5-year-olds-have-tooth-decay 2013-09-20T09:18:00+01:00 Survey finds 27% of 5 year olds have tooth decay ‘National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, oral health survey of 5 year old children 2012� study on the prevalence and severity of dental decay