Children Living in Deprived Areas are Three Times More Likely to Need Dental Extractions in Hospital
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
LONDON, England, July 17 (TNSres) -- Queen Mary University of London issued the following news on July 16, 2024:
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Children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in hospital, compared with children living in more affluent areas. The findings highlight an urgent need for equitable access to preventive dentistry.
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In the study, published to . . .
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Children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in hospital, compared with children living in more affluent areas. The findings highlight an urgent need for equitable access to preventive dentistry.
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In the study, published to . . .