NHS England figures show tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children aged five to nine.
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NHS England figures show tooth decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions among children aged five to nine.
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More than a quarter of five-year-olds have tooth decay in England, a damning report has revealed.
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