Free fluoride varnish treatments will be offered to every primary school child from next year.
As part of the new Smile of Mann programme, treatments will be given twice a year by dental nurses.
The government says the varnish prevents tooth decay and dental cavities, takes five minutes and is painless.
Public Health professor Ross Keat says it follows a report which showed Island five year olds have higher levels of tooth decay than their UK counterparts.
Survey on cannabis closes this week
There's a last chance to share your views on medical cannabis products.
Hotel boss labels visitor levy "absolutely insane"
A hotel manager has accused the government of being "tone deaf" and "out of touch" over a possible tourist tax.
Ramsey slashes library subscription fees
There's good news for bookworm pensioners in the north of the Island.
Star gets medical clearance to train for TT movie
Hollywood star Channing Tatum says he's been given the go-ahead by doctors to start training for a TT movie.
Pool announces price hikes
The Southern Swimming Pool says it's putting its prices up this week.
Glen Helen restaurant reborn as farm shop!
A new shop offering Island produce says it's 'absolutely delighted' after winning planning permission.
Fuel restrictions lifted as price rises come into force
Filling stations around the Island will be getting deliveries of fuel today.
Airport, bus strike and Hospice to be raised in Keys
The House of Keys sits this morning with 17 questions and two new laws on the order paper.
