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flag A record 56,143 UK child tooth extractions in 2024/25 were driven by decay, with hospitalizations rising and experts blaming underfunded care and inequity.

flag In England, a record 56,143 tooth extractions were performed on children and teens under 19 in 2024/25, a 14% rise from the prior year, with tooth decay responsible for 60.5% of cases. flag Nearly 21,200 children aged 5 to 9 were hospitalized for decay-related issues, making it the top reason for admission in that group. flag Rates are highest in deprived areas and regions like Yorkshire and the Humber, where extractions reach 504 per 100,000 children. flag Experts call the trend preventable and blame systemic failures, including underfunded NHS dentistry, limited access to care, and rising patient costs. flag They urge expanded preventive programs and urgent reform to ensure equitable dental access.

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