Calls for schools to do more to ensure they are 'sugar free'

The video discusses the prevalence of dental disease in children, highlighting that it is a preventable condition. It emphasizes the importance of regular tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste, reducing sugar intake, and routine dental visits. The video advocates for sugar-free schools to combat dental disease and childhood obesity. It also highlights the need for supervised toothbrushing schemes and nutritional guidelines in schools. The importance of early dental visits is stressed, with a recommendation for children to see a dentist by age one.

What is the most common reason for hospital admission among children aged 5 to 9?

• Infections

• Injuries

• Dental disease

• Asthma

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method to prevent tooth decay?

• Routine dental visits

• Regular tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste

• Reducing the frequency of sugary snacks

• Increasing sugary food intake

What initiative is being urged to help reduce dental disease and childhood obesity?

• Increased dental clinics

• Daily exercise programs

• Sugar-free schools

• Mandatory dental check-ups

Which countries have implemented supervised toothbrushing schemes in schools?

• England and Wales

• Scotland and Wales

• England and Ireland

• Ireland and Scotland

What percentage of children did not see an NHS dentist in 2020 due to the lockdown?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%