tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-02-21T09:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-to-benefit-from-improved-access-to-dental-appointments2026-02-21T09:00:00+00:00Patients to benefit from improved access to dental appointmentsPatients across the country will have better access to NHS dentistry, boosting earlier intervention, prevention and continuity of care.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-boost-for-millions-of-nhs-dental-patients2025-12-16T00:00:00+00:00Major boost for millions of NHS dental patientsNew changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/soft-drink-levy-extended-to-protect-children-and-improve-health2025-11-25T00:00:00+00:00Soft drinks levy extended to protect children and improve healthThe government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ban-on-selling-high-caffeine-energy-drinks-to-boost-kids-health2025-09-02T00:00:00+01:00Ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to boost kids’ healthThe government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-nhs-dentistry-for-those-who-need-it-most2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00More NHS dentistry for those who need it mostNew reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supervised-toothbrushing-for-children-to-prevent-tooth-decay2025-03-07T11:40:59+00:00Supervised 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-appointments2025-02-21T00:00:00+00:00Dental patients to benefit from 700,000 extra urgent appointmentsGovernment 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-east2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00Plans to expand water fluoridation in north eastConsultation 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-children2022-03-21T13:59:00+00:00New report confirms fluoridation can reduce tooth decay among childrenThe 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-decay2019-03-06T00:15:00+00:00Almost 9 out of 10 child hospital tooth extractions due to decayPHE 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-unveiled2018-05-22T14:30:00+01:00First measure of industry progress to cut sugar unveiledThe 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-removed2018-04-06T00:15:30+01:00Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removedPHE'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-england2017-06-14T00:15:09+01:00Smile4Life in north west EnglandThe 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-council2017-06-14T00:15:09+01:00Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! Leicester City CouncilHealthy 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-decay2013-09-20T09:18:00+01:00Survey 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