March 29, 2023
This article uses data from the 2021 Census of Population to examine the Indigenous languages spoken by First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada, highlighting the diversity of Indigenous languages by geographic region.
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The Government must act urgently to reverse the increasing inequality in child oral health in England.
Last week, a survey of oral health in five-year-old children, produced as part of the National Dental Epidemiology Programme, found that in 2022, over 35% of children in areas of deprivation experienced dentinal decay in comparison to only 13.5% in more affluent areas.
There are significant income-related inequities in oral health and access to oral health care.
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) conducted a systematic review to assess scientific studies on fluoride exposure and potential neurodevelopmental and cognitive health effects in humans.
The WHO Global oral health status report reviews the most recent data on major oral diseases, risk factors, health system challenges and opportunities for reform. The report’s clear conclusion is that the status of global oral health is alarming and requires urgent action.
