Tooth decay in 5-Year-Olds drops, but regional disparities remain stark
New data released on Tuesday by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) highlights persistent inequalities in dental health among England’s 5-year-olds, despite a slight national improvement. The survey for 2023/24 revealed that 22.4% of children experienced obvious dentinal decay – down from 23.7% in 2021/22. The North West and London recorded the highest…