Chambers, S. (2012) Public health and dental caries in young children in deprived communities in Scotland. Scottish Universities Medical Journal, 1(3),
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Abstract
Dental caries is the most prevalent disease worldwide, and is caused by a complex interaction of tooth susceptibility, nutrition and the oral environment. In young children it can have a major impact on their quality of life, and is the main reason why Scottish children are admitted to hospital. There have been dramatic improvements in Scottish children’s oral health. This has been enabled through the introduction of Childsmile, the national oral health programme for Scottish children. Nevertheless, significant challenges exist in reducing oral health inequalities. This paper calls for a greater emphasis on the social determinants of health to ensure that all Scottish children have the benefit of good oral health.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | No |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Chambers, Dr Stephanie |
Authors: | Chambers, S. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Social Scientists working in Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | Scottish Universities Medical Journal |
Publisher: | University of Dundee |
ISSN: | 2049-8454 |
ISSN (Online): | 2049-8454 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2012 The Author |
First Published: | First published in the Scottish Universities Medical Journal 1(3) |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced with the permission of the publisher |
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