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In response to polio virus detection in London

Recent reports of the detection of the polio virus in sewage samples in London have promoted the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) to...

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BSPD responds to reports of pandemic child tooth extractions data

The pandemic has shone a harsh spotlight on some long-standing issues including the persistent and immoral inequalities we see in children’s oral...

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BSPD focuses on looked-after children, awarding joint-winners in 2022 Outstanding Innovation Award

Joint-winners, both with initiatives supporting the wellbeing of looked-after children, have been awarded the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry...

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BSPD welcomes WHO inclusion of fluoride preparations on children’s medicine list

The report of the 23rd WHO expert committee into the ‘Selection and Use of Essential Medicines’ notes the burden of oral diseases, particularly...

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NASDAL DCby1 Practice of the Year Award 2022 launches

The award seeks to recognise a practice that has successfully introduced the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) Dental Check by One...

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Sensory dentistry helps children with learning disabilities

The healthy child programme (HCP) developed by Health Education England now includes advice on dental issues, thanks to the input of BSPD’s secretary...

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Kids' 'tooth decay' video wins praise

A new video all about tooth decay and made by kids (with a little help from dental experts) has just been released.

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BSPD oral health innovation award – entries now open

BSPD’s Outstanding Innovation Award (OIA) which celebrates inspiring and innovative schemes to improve the oral health of children is about to enter...

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Dentistry needs more expanded duties dental nurses

Dentistry requires a more flexible workforce with more expanded duties dental nurses and increased opportunities for dental care professionals to...

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Report highlights 'shocking' divide between dental health of rich and poor

​A new report reveals a 'shocking' divide between the dental health of the rich and poor.