Written questions

Dental Health: Babies

Commons · Question 1696 · Tabled 25 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 30 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will introduce tooth brushing education for parents of infants from teething age until three years old.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 30 Jul 2024

In England, local authorities are responsible for assessing oral health needs, developing oral health strategies, and commissioning oral health improvement programmes for children in their local area.The Better Health Start for Life website offers expecta...