Dental progress: Children in Neukölln have healthier teeth!

Dental progress: Children in Neukölln have healthier teeth!

Neukölln, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, the Neukölln district office presented a comprehensive evaluation of the dental health of children in Neukölln. This data analysis includes the period from 2015 to 2023 and shows a pleasant development in the oral health of children and adolescents. Dental problems in children not only affect body and quality of life, but also social life and psychological well -being. Therefore, good oral hygiene and preventive measures are of essential importance to minimize health risks, as well as [rki] (https://www.rki.de/de/themen/nichtuseklaubbAr- diseases/nichtuzlagable-az/m/mundgesundheit/mundgesundheit-node.html) underlines.

The results of the study show a positive trend: in all age groups there are more frequent natural bits and a decrease in cases requiring treatment. The decline in the average number of caries affected teeth illustrates the effectiveness of preventive measures and changes in the population structure in Neukölln. In particular, the nationwide dental health goals for small children aged 0 to 3 years are already being met. Despite this progress, however, an increase in children with dental or jaw misalignment was found, which shows the need for further measures.

regional differences and challenges

Dental health in Neukölln varies greatly depending on the district region, with a striking north-south distribution. Around 40 % of primary school children in the north of Neukölln have a tooth status in need of treatment. This is declining in economically disadvantaged districts, which indicates the positive effects of possible preventive initiatives. However, some children, in particular those without a visit to the daycare center or without their parents' consent declaration, hardly reach the offered offers for dental health.

like BioEG, the oral health is crucial for general well-being. It supports the essential functions such as eating, breathing and speaking as well as psychosocial dimensions such as self -confidence and social life. Early detection and treatment of oral diseases are essential to secure the quality of life of the children in the long term.

claims of the district office

The district office has made several claims to further improve the situation. This includes the implementation of an objection procedure for daycare investigations, extensive annual examinations up to the 10th grade, promoting daily teeth in daycare centers and strengthening the self-responsibility of the parents. Daily teeth are currently taking place in 60 % of Neuköllner daycare centers, which corresponds to the Berlin -wide average, but is below the technical recommendations.

In order to better achieve families, multilingual information and events are also being planned. These measures should help to further improve the oral health of the children and ensure that all children can benefit from preventive offers.

Overall, it can be seen that the focus on oral health is of the greatest importance for children to ensure healthy development. Thanks to the collected data and a committed implementation of prevention measures, Neukölln can be a positive example for other districts.