Percentage of children across Lanarkshire with no dental decay showing significant improvements

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The percentage of children across Lanarkshire with no obvious dental decay is showing significant improvements.The National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP) is carried out annually in all health boards within Scotland with support from the Scottish Dental Epidemiology Co-ordinating Committee.Throughout the course of the programme, dental staff carry out dental inspections for primary one and primary seven pupils, with detailed inspections alternating annually between P1 and P7.The main aim of NDIP is to inform parents and care-givers of the dental health status of the child in their care.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Teaching children to maintain good oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste, is an important part in supporting their overall health and wellbeing.“The positive findings of the most recent NDIP programme shows the very real difference that is being made to the health of children across Lanarkshire.“This