By implementing effective teeth cleaning regimes, nurseries have an important role to play in boosting young children's dental health and supporting their home routines.
Dental decay is now one of the most common childhood diseases, with more than 40 per cent of UK children experiencing decay in baby teeth by the age of five. A £2.9m investigation is about to be carried out by Dundee University on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research to focus on the best strategies to tackle the problem (News, 4 June).
Many nurseries are still participating in the Stop the Rot campaign, initiated by dentist Graham Wilding four years ago. This encourages them to focus on healthy eating, reduce sweets and ensure children regularly brush their teeth.
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