Oral health is an important component of health which is often overlooked and can have profound effects on the general wellbeing and quality of life of individuals. Dental and gum diseases are predominantly preventable through good self-care and efficient dental services. With tooth decay as the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, it is important to educate and promote good oral health to children from a young age. In order to improve oral health we need to have an understanding of the oral health needs of the local population in the East Riding.

The Oral Health and Epidemiology Intelligence Support Document located below was produced in July 2019 and data from this rapid needs assessment has helped inform commissioning of children and young people’s oral health services.

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