Dental caries

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Medical reports have underlined that there are half of primary one children from Scotland s poorest areas who have obvious signs of tooth decay. The figures also revealed that just 1 in 5 Primary 1 pupils from the wealthiest areas had clear signs of tooth decay. However, more than two thirds, or 67% of all Primary 1 children had no obvious sign of decayed teeth in 2011-122. This eventually shows a 1.5% improvement on 2011's results. The Government of Scotland is very satisfied about the progress. The members of the Scottish government have even advanced that 2012 is the first time that all 14 health boards in Scotland have met the target. Meanwhile, reports have highlighted that the National Health Service boards have even exceeded the target. Reporters have mentioned that the great progress is the outcome of significant investment in children's dentistry over the recent years. Health professionals have said that their collaboration with the British Dental Association and the commitment of Scottish dentists have proved to be extremely fruitful...