❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the number of patients, particularly children, undergoing general anaesthetic, mouth clearance, and multiple teeth extractions in WA hospitals during 2005-06. The response highlights the prevalence of dental decay in young children.
AnsweredQoN 4311Legislative Council
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(b) been given a general anaesthetic; (c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(d) had multiple teeth extractions?
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Answered
14 November 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
19 days
(b) been given a general anaesthetic; (c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(b) 4,222 (c) Nil (d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) had a mouth clearance (e.g. all teeth removed); and (d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(d) had multiple teeth extractions?
(b) 4,222 (c) Nil (d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 109 (2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(2) (a) 4,194 (b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 881 (c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 26 (3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(3) (a) 12,227 (b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 8,204 (c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 948 (4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(4) (a) 3,351 (b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(b) 1,986 (c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(c) Nil (d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(d) 261 Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
Notes about the data: 1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
1. Data are for 2005-06 and relate to patient counts from hospital separations data for public and private hospitals. Figures for multiple extractions include children who had two or more teeth extracted in 2005-06. 2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
2. Data on the number of children who had multiple teeth extractions in dentists' rooms and dental clinics are not available. 3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
3. Responses to parts (3) and (4) relate to children aged three to seven years inclusive. (5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
(5) The main reason children up to the age of seven years need multiple extractions is due to dental decay. Dental decay is mainly the result of a diet of highly refined carbohydrate associated with a lack of adequate oral hygiene.
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