Alarming figures revealed today (Monday) show more than half of Island five year-olds have suffered tooth decay at some point in their young lives.
A survey shows 52 per cent of those examined in 2006 had experienced decay - compared to 39 per cent in Great Britain.
Caroline Lewis, director of the salaried dental service for the DHSS, admits the figures are alarming (audio file attached):
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