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Over 80 percent of Vietnamese children suffer tooth decay

A child has his teeth examined at a HCMC dental clinic. Experts report that 80-90 percent of Vietnamese children aged six to eight have tooth decay. A recent conference highlighted an alarming rate of dental disease among the country’s youth and the need to improve dental education. More than 80 percent of... Read more

Half of 12-yr olds have tooth decay

VietNamNet Bridge – Up to 50 per cent of 12-year-old students in HCM City suffer from tooth decay, according to a recent report by the city’s Dental Hospital. More than 80 per cent of children between 6 to 12 years old nationwide suffer from gum disease and tooth decay, according to the Ministry of Health. A lack of dental care centres and a high... Read more