This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Public Health Programme Officer, Tim Howells, for the attention of Secondary Schools.
Around 34.4% of 12 year olds in Slough have decay experience. Many of these children will need to undergo a general anaesthetic to treat the decayed teeth.
Poor oral health carries with it the same risk factors as the risk factors for other chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer and obesity and so poor oral health can reflect potential long term health issues
Please find the attached support resource with signposting opportunities relevant to oral health in secondary schools.