BOLTON is the seventh worst area in the country for dental decay in five-year-olds, it was revealed at a meeting tonight.
It was also revealed at the health overview and adult social care scrutiny committee meeting that 30 per cent of children in Bolton do not have access to dental care services.
Nicki Lomax, consultant in public health at NHS Bolton, gave a presentation at the meeting.
Also discussed at the meeting was health and social care integration in Bolton.
The health overview and adult social care scrutiny committee meeting took place at Bolton Town Hall.
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