A free webinar will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on children's oral health.

In the UK alone, around a quarter of five year olds in the UK have had tooth decay.

Public Health England figures show there were 14,545 tooth extractions within this age group with the cost of tooth extractions for young children is now approaching £8 million.

A webinar for dentists, hygienists and all those interested in children’s oral health, is being held on Wednesday 24 June at 13.00 UK time.

The event is free and you can register via: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9zUm2inVRJ2Ag8JD1atVUg

All participants will be eligible for one hour CPD.

Speakers include dentist and MP Sir Paul Beresford, Professor Ferranti Wong, Professor of Paediatric Dentistry QMUL, and Emma Pacey, Regional Lead for Dental Therapy at Health Education England LaKSS.

The webinar is being hosted by dental hygienist Victoria Wilson, founder of the Smile Revolution and includes Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, and Professor Robert Hill Chair of Physical Sciences in the Dental Institute at QMUL.

Richard Whatley, Chief Executive of Biomin Technologies, who is organising the webinar said: 'These expert professionals are well placed to discuss the serious issues around oral health for children both currently and in the post COVID world. They will look at the situation from a global perspective covering policy to clinical matters and assess how children’s oral health can be improved.'

The speakers will also consider the Government’s current strategy and how Britain compares to the rest of the world in terms of oral health for children.

Richard Whatley added: 'It is estimated there have been 800,000 missed dental appointments, across all ages, in the UK alone due to COVID-19. Looking ahead, it is important to not only ensure safe dental treatment but also to come up with strategies to motivate and inspire engagement in oral health among young children.'

The webinar will also look problems areas including hypoplysia and possible solutions including re-mineralising products, such as the new Biomin F for Kids, which could help address children’s oral health. This new toothpaste for children aged three to six, is based on the same clinically proven technology as BioMin F and actively restores and protects children’s teeth, preventing damage.

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