BSPD West Of Scotland

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

🦷 Need a dentist in Ayrshire & Arran? Use our flow chart below to find the right service for you! 📱 For a live list of NHS practices taking new patients, download our Dental App: Search NHS Ayrshire & Arran → Download → Select Dental 🌐 More info: nhsaaa.net/services/servi…

@bspduk It’s now fully booked 🙌

We’re delighted to announce the Inaugural Pan Scotland Paediatric Dentistry Networking & Engagement Event on Sat 7th Feb at Dakota Eurocentral. Find out more and book your place here: ow.ly/chWX50Y169u #paediatricdentist #dentist #paediatricdentistry

The event is now fully booked with a waiting list! 💫 We are so excited to be sponsoring this event, bringing together people, services and systems that put children at the centre of it ♥️

Happy St Andrew's Day to all our Scottish colleagues, friends and members. #StAndrewsDay #HappyStAndrewsDay

As Dr Oosh Devalia starts her presidential year the BSPD issues her President’s Charter 2025-26 providing guidance to policymakers to deliver ‘Good oral health for EVERY child in the UK’. Full press release here: ow.ly/EZsx50Xr478 #ChildOralHealth #PaediatricDentistry

We have put together this great summary of how to care for your child’s teeth in our booklet, A Practical Guide to Children’s Teeth, available in many languages to help share this vital information: ow.ly/nB3E50Mnw0l #Childoralhealth #childhealth #childrensteeth

The briefing from the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group sets out recommendations for how the implementation of the #NHS 10-Year Health Plan can deliver real change for babies, children & young people. Read the briefing here: ow.ly/UvTU50Xj5tm

Last day at #IAPD2025 a priviledge to be here learning and representing Scottish clinical academics @UofGlasgow @UofGDental and as a member of @BSPDWOS @bspd

Well done Christine! 🎉

Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!

Whether you are celebrating today or tomorrow across the west of Scotland, we wish you a bright and joyous Diwali 🎆🪔

As soon as your child’s #teeth start to come through, clean them with a soft toothbrush, using a flat smear of fluoride toothpaste until they are 3. The last thing to touch a child’s teeth before they go to bed should be fluoride #toothpaste More here: ow.ly/2yT450I7ctE

Register for our upcoming webinar: “Complex Dental Trauma - Multidisciplinary care for the paediatric patient” 👩‍🏫 Gillian Richardson 📅 Thurs 09/10/25 7:30pm 💻 Virtual 💰 Free! 🖊️ Please use the registration link: uofglasgow.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

An inspiring & moving presentation from new BSPD President, Dr Oosh Devalia @ooshie101. She’s on a Mini Mouth Care Matters mission! Exciting year ahead as we push for all healthcare professionals to support children & young people in their care to maintain good oral health.

As the number of SEN-diagnosed children grows, BSPD publishes oral health guidance to help neurodivergent children benefit from the Supervised Toothbrushing initiative. Read our press release here: ow.ly/cmPE50WPEsg #supervisedtoothbrushing #childoralhealth @SKinnock

We support this very important mandate from @bspduk Mouth care matters for all children - that includes children who are in hospital - we see you, we hear you, your mouth matters too 🦷♥️🙏 @GCH_Charity @RHCGlasgow

The all NEW Teachers’ Branch: ‘Dental Education Research Prize’! Deadline: 31st July 2025 See poster for more details and links! @bspduk @BSPDconf @ConnectTrainees @BSPDSY @BSPDNorthWest @BspdNorthern @bspdmidlands @BspdMerseyside @BSPDWOS @BspdBranch @BSPD_Ridings

Dental defender Theo here reminding the citizens of @NHSForthValley what foods are healthy and unhealthy for teeth along with ensuring you have your tooth brushing supplies at the ready. Great work Theo! #Childsmile #oralhealth #dentalhealth #NHSForthValley