Dr Mike Cassidy, consultant in restorative dentistry, made the comments after the Health Department revealed last week that in 2015 one in six appointments at the community dental service were not attended.
Last year, a total of 10,320 patients were due to be seen by the service – which is available to all children under the age of 11 and Islanders with special needs – but around 1,600 children did not attend.
Dr Cassidy added that children who are at high risk of dental decay should have regular fluoride treatment, every three or four months.
He warned that if these patients failed to attend a clinic session they would have to wait several months for their next appointment, which could result in new decay setting in.
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