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Towards Better Oral Health in Children

Ministerial Foreword

Our National health: a plan for action, a plan for change set out a clear statement of priorities for health in Scotland and the NHS. It prioritised health improvement, with a special focus on the health of children. It also included a commitment to carry out a wide-ranging consultation on children's oral health and the range of measures which might - with the Executive, health professionals, parents, and others working together - start to transform the oral health of Scotland's children.

This document honours that commitment, and, more significantly, begins an important dialogue about how best to achieve our goal. There is a great deal to do. At 5 years of age 55% of children in Scotland have dental decay. I am determined to address this challenge and I look forward to hearing your views on the way ahead.

Malcolm Chisholm MSP
Minister for Health and Community Care

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