Children's dentistry

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Oral health guide to support autistic children published

A leaflet providing oral health advice for parents and carers of autistic children and young people has been developed by the British Society of...

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Children in Slough receive vital oral health education

A primary school and nursery in Slough have received oral health education from Community Dental Services CIC (CDS), delivered as part of National...

Twelve years of smiles

Jo Bates details how a company is transforming children’s oral health, one glove at a time.

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Child dental decay rates highest in London and northern England

The Nuffield Trust has published a new analysis on the state of child dental health across different regions of England.

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Thumb-sucking solution wins award for habit-breaking ability

A fabric thumb guard designed to help children stop thumb-sucking has received recognition for its ability to help children break the habit.

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Dentist publishes children’s book to encourage toothbrushing

A paediatric dentist is set to launch his fourth children’s book, aimed at inspiring children to brush their teeth.

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Pop-up clinic delivers dental care to children in Luton

A free dental pop-up has delivered oral health support to children in Luton. Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) partnered with Luton Borough Council...

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Non-verbal communication toolkit wins award

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has announced its Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) for 2025 has gone to Harriet McQuillan for...

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Children’s oral health awareness competition launched

A new children’s competition has been launched to help raise awareness of the importance of developing good oral health habits from a young age.

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Dental practice awarded for commitment to children’s oral health

The NASDAL Dental Check by One Practice of the Year Award was presented at the BDIA Dental Showcase in March 2025.

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Local MP supports dental clinics' oral health campaign

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, has endorsed a South Cumbria dental practice’s plan to help address the child oral health crisis.

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£11m investment in oral health welcomed by dental groups

Several societies and associations have voiced their support for the new national supervised toothbrushing programme announced by the UK government....