BSPD’s response countering an opinion piece by Christopher Snowdon of the IEA in the Sunday Telegraph (06.01.2019) on what he described as ‘The Great Sugar Panic’ which he said was a “nonsense.”

The inclusion of children’s oral health in the NHS Long Term Plan - published today (Monday 7 January 2019) – is welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry which has been campaigning for oral health to be recognised as a marker for general well-being and a priority for prevention.

The indomitable Claire Stevens – aka the Toothfairy – is to be appointed a CBE – Commander of the British Empire– in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in recognition of her tireless commitment to improving children’s oral health.