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.
Can you help museum find historic go-kart?
A museum's making a public appeal for historic Manx go-karts.
Trust in democratic institutions falling, says report
People's trust in the Island's democratic institutions fell last year - with only local authorities maintaining their levels.
'Tough times' see Ramsey cafe close for winter
A café in Ramsey says it'll close for the winter and reopen next year.
Peel to get new laundrette?
A former hairdressing salon in the centre of Peel could become the town's next launderette, if a planning application is given the green light.
Manx Care asking people to wear masks in its facilities
Manx Care is asking people to mask up against the threat of flu and other illnesses in its facilities.
Tynwald to be urged to take action on homelessness
Tynwald will be asked to hurry up and take action on homelessness during its January sitting.
Tonight's Manxman sailing put back an hour
The Steam Packet Company say one of its sailings tonight will be delayed by an hour.
Patrick Road closed to clear landslip
Patrick Road in St John's is closed to allow for a land slip caused by last week's Storm Bram to be cleared up.
