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Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.

• Updated: 25 March 2024

The benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health.

• Updated: 21 March 2022

PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste.

• Updated: 6 March 2019

The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published.

• Updated: 22 May 2018

PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.

• Updated: 6 April 2018

The Smile4Life programme aims to reduce tooth decay in children, laying a solid foundation for their good oral health throughout life.

• Updated: 14 June 2017

Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children.

• Updated: 14 June 2017

‘National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, oral health survey of 5 year old children 2012’ study on the prevalence and severity of dental decay

• Updated: 20 September 2013