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Moving forward, BSPD will no longer be posting on X. Our followers can now find and follow us on: LinkedIn - @British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), on Instagram - @bspduk and on Facebook - @BSPD. See you there!

#HealthInequalities are not abstract concepts discussed only in policy documents or strategy meetings. As #PaediatricDentists, we see them play out every day. Read @Lady_PR7 blog: Health inequalities and seeing the child in front of us here: ow.ly/rBgU50Yy1NK #nhsdentistry

To celebrate World Oral Health Day here is some great advice for taking care of your teeth! We have loads more advice here: ow.ly/NXPW50QJM6A #WorldOralHealthDay #SmilesforLife #Childoralhealth

Help us raise awareness of the importance of healthy food and good Hydration for children during this Nutrition and Hydration week. Find out more here: ow.ly/fJ6z50QJLQN #NHWeek #NutritionAndHydrationWeek #childhealth #everychildmatters

Happy St Patrick's Day to all our Irish colleagues, friends and members! #HappyStPatricksDay #StPatricksDay

Don't forget to brush your teeth before going to bed and after Suhoor! #Ramadan #childoralhealth #smilesforlife

Over 500,000 children on Universal Credit will get Free School Meals from next school year. That’s progress - we have further to go. Every child should have a hot meal at school. Find out more here: deliverthedinners.org.uk @NoChildBehindUK #FreeSchoolMealsForAll

We are proud to announce our #MissionStatement & Strategy for 2026-29, & for the 1st time a version for #children & #YoungPeople. The 3-year plan is based on 8 core aims, keeping vulnerable young people at the heart. Find the Mission Statement here: ow.ly/4brZ50YsQ0x

Why not use Ramadan as a time to build good habits? Concentrate on eating healthily and avoid sugary treats. #childhealth #childoralhealth #Ramadan

Happy International Women's Day! Let's celebrate the incredible women who inspire us every day! 💪✨ 💖 Celebrating all the Wonderful Women working in the Dental Field this International Women's Day! #IWD #HappySmiles #paediactricdentistry #IWD2025

Happy Dentist’s Day! Today, we celebrate the superheroes of smiles! Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the hard work and dedication that keep our teeth shining bright. 💙✨🦷 #DentistDay #Smilesforlife

Ramadan is a time for families to get together, especially at Iftar, why don't you use this month to promote healthy eating. #childoralhealth #Teethtips #Ramadan

Tooth decay is the leading cause of hospitalisation among 5 - 9-year-olds in the UK. #FizzFreeFeb is the perfect opportunity to Go Fizz Free and stay Fizz Free! Save money, help the planet and protect your children's teeth: ow.ly/MY5W50Ycgg6 #healthtips #childhealth

We are delighted to be part of the EAPD Conference in Liverpool from 1st to 4th July 2026: ow.ly/hoCj50Xqqoo If you wish to apply for a BSPD Prize, don't forget to submit your abstract by the end of Feb! ow.ly/MYLH50Xqqog #EAPD #PaediatricDentistry #Dentist

Happy Ramadan! Look out for a series of messages for children – from children, that BSPD has created to support good oral health during Ramadan. The first video is coming soon..! #Ramadan #Childoralhealth #smilesforlife

Pop down to #Liverpool Central Library on 2nd April, from 11am - 3pm, for a free, sensory-friendly #FunDay. Helping families build confidence around oral health & supervised tooth brushing. There will be loads of fun activities and information to take home with you. #childhealth

Every day in the UK, there are about 180 operations to remove children’s teeth due to tooth decay. Find out how to go Fizz Free here: ow.ly/SobO50Y4lyi #childhealth #toothdecay #FizzFreeFeb

ITV News dropped in to visit Wonderland Day Nursery School in Preston to film them taking part in #SupervisedToothbrushing. It was fantastic to see how easy it is to incorporate daily brushing into their routine. They were also having a lot of fun! @DHSCgovuk @itvnews

In response to the release of the latest Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data from #NHS Digital1, BSPD reiterates the need for every child to have early access to preventively focused #OralHealthcare. Read our full press release here: ow.ly/qeM750Yha6K #nhsdentistry

Reserve your place for a series of #webinars: 23 Feb - Practical prevention for little smiles, @ShannuBhatia 30 March – Supervised tooth brushing programme, Prof Zoe Marshman 27 April – In-Practice Prevention, @simon_hearnshaw Find out more here: ow.ly/74EE50YgXnX #oralcare