Swindon has the highest tooth decay rate (12.1%) among Year 6 schoolchildren, surpassing Wiltshire's average (9.7%) and Bath (3.4%).

A national survey found that Swindon has the highest rate of tooth decay among Year 6 schoolchildren at 12.1%, exceeding the Wiltshire average of 9.7% and significantly higher than Bath's 3.4%. Only 41% of children and 16% of adults in Swindon visited an NHS dentist recently. To improve dental health, officials plan to increase funding and recruit dentists, alongside initiatives like supervised tooth-brushing in schools and dental visits to underserved areas.

September 08, 2024
3 Articles