England

Sugar Levy Takes Effect as Extraction Rates Soar

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy takes effect today in England, and dental organizations across...

Children See 170 Extractions a Day in England and Wales

Dentists in England and Wales performed 42,911 multiple tooth extractions on children age 18...

Children Skip Free Dental Checkups in England

Pediatric dental care remains a challenge in England, as the National Health Service (NHS)...

Bristol Gets “Sugar Smart” to Fight Tooth Decay

A quarter of the 5-year-old children in Bristol, England, have tooth decay, according to...

Kids Endure 161 Extractions a Day in the UK

Pediatric oral health remains a significant challenge in the United Kingdom, with 40,800 hospital...

Only Half of All British Adults Visit Their Dentist

England’s National Health Service (NHS) reports that only 51.7%, or 22.1 million, of the...

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

Dentists Pull 179,000 Teeth from Kids in England

The pediatric tooth decay crisis continues in England, as the British Dental Association (BDA)...

Young British Smiles May Be Getting Better

Pediatric tooth decay has reached epidemic proportions in England, impacting the well being of...

Water Fluoridation in England Producing Higher Rates of Underactive Thyroid

The recent rate of an underactive thyroid in England is 30 percent higher than...