As the Coca-Cola trucks start out on their annual tour of UK cities, paediatric dentists warn parents not to allow their children to develop a taste for the drinks that are handed out free of charge at each location. Last year dentists and action groups spoke out against the tour not only because of concerns about decay levels but also rising obesity in children. We all hoped 2018 would be the last year of the truck tour.

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry has voted to change its constitution in order to make full membership of the Society open to all GDC registrants who are interested in furthering children’s oral health. The decision was taken in recognition of the crucial role that all members of the dental team have in the care of patients aged 0-16.

For the first time in its history, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has a stand at the annual British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) Showcase event and we are inviting all delegates interested in children’s oral health to pop by and see us.