Dental check-ups at schools in bid to tackle tooth decay
CHILDREN will have their teeth checked at school under plans to tackle Scotland's high level of tooth decay.
School-based dentists were last part of the education system in the 1970s. Now, under plans put forward by the new SNP government, dentists and hygienists are to return to schools offering check-ups and treatment.
The scheme will initially be offered to children in deprived areas before being rolled out across Scotland. Scottish children have the worst dental health in Britain, with almost half having decayed, filled or missing teeth by the age of five.
• Children will be taught how to avoid being ripped off under plans to teach them about their consumer rights at school. Retail watchdog the Office of Fair Trading is to begin talks with the Scottish Executive about having the classes brought in for secondary school pupils.
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