Key Issues
Data has been collated to identify the following key issues in North Tyneside:
- Lowest rates of tooth decay in 3 and 5 year-olds in the North East.
- In children experiencing tooth decay there are higher rates of severe decay as compared to regional neighbours.
- Tooth extraction rates in 0-19 year olds remains high as compared to many regional neighbours.
- Oral cancer incidence and mortality rates remain above the national average.
- There is insufficient capacity across North Tyneside community dentistry to meet demand.
- There is unmet need in relation to older adults. The true extent of unmet oral health needs in this community is not clear.