Sir, following your reprint from the archives questioning the necessity of six-monthly check-ups1 - especially in ‘fluoridated' areas - my hygienist pointed out a further issue in that, as she said, ‘kids just don't drink water any more…'
I'm sure this might be a very relevant factor. Energy drinks and bottled water seem to be the drinks of choice. Maybe the BDA could lobby drinks manufacturers to fluoridate their products?
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Sheiham A. Is the six-monthly dental examination generally necessary? Br Dent J 2022; 233:774-775.
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Burton, D. Kids don't drink water. Br Dent J 233, 981 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-022-5358-4
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