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New changes will enable patients to access urgent care easier.
The government has announced an extension of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.
Programme will reach up to 600,000 children in most deprived areas.
Government delivers on its manifesto commitment to roll out extra urgent appointments across the country.
Consultation launched on proposals to expand scheme to 1.6 million more people to help tackle tooth decay.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste.
The first assessment of industry progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme has been published.
PHE's latest Change4Life campaign encourages parents to make healthy swaps to prevent 141 children a day having a tooth removed in hospital.
The Smile4Life programme aims to reduce tooth decay in children, laying a solid foundation for their good oral health throughout life.
Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children.
‘National Dental Epidemiology Programme for England, oral health survey of 5 year old children 2012’ study on the prevalence and severity of dental decay
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