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Society writes to the secretary of state for health to highlight the impact of sugar on children’s health

2 mins read Children's dentistry Diet and nutrition
At the start of Sugar Awareness Week (13–19 November 2023), Professor Paula Waterhouse, BSPD’s president, wrote to the new secretary of state for health and social care to congratulate her on the new position, but also asking for the government’s dental recovery plan.

Specifically, BSPD would like to know that Victoria Atkins MP will support measures to reduce the sugar content in drinks and food marketed to children.

Paula said, “We remain hopeful that the new secretary of state for health and social care will act on what is best for children’s health. In April 2023, the Conservative Party promised to share a dental recovery plan and we had hoped that there would be an announcement at the recent conference. However, our members still wait to hear what is planned to support children and young people’s oral health both in the immediate future – and long-term.

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