New guidance for the dental profession in Scotland is launched today (28th April 2010) by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). 'Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children', provides clear and consistent advice to support the dental team to improve children's experience of dental care and children's oral health.

Chairman of the SDCEP 'Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children' guidance group, Dr. Dafydd Evans, said "Dental decay is the most common disease of childhood and it can have a huge impact on children and their parents or carers. This guidance provides advice both on practical ways of working in partnership with parents and carers to prevent dental decay, and on managing decay effectively if it occurs."

'Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children' builds on existing guidelines published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) and includes guidance on what to do and on how to do it, in the form of step-by-step advice.  A range of other resources to assist the dental team deliver appropriate care is also included.