13 March 2026
Liverpool City Council
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Health · 27 March 2023

Dental decay in children has worsened

New statistics reveal a worrying decline in oral health, with 2 in 5 Liverpool children now showing evidence of dental decay. The dental survey which normally takes place every two years measures instances and severity of dental cavities amongst 5-year-olds attending mainstream schools in England. Survey data was collected in 2022 by NHS Trusts who