BSPD welcomes the latest BRUSH research paper, published today in the British Dental Journal (BDJ) since the survey’s findings show increases in the provision of supervised toothbrushing programmes (STPs) since 2022. However, a number of barriers were identified, including funding and capacity. So, whilst this survey shows progress, there is still much to be done to ensure children from the most deprived areas are receiving the support they need to turn paediatric oral health around in England.

BSPD saw members gather in their numbers at the Society’s Annual Scientific Conference at Cardiff University which focused this year on the ‘Right Care at the Right Time.’ The Society’s incoming President, Dr Shannu Bhatia, who took over the role from Professor Paula Waterhouse, opened the two-day conference on 12th September with her welcome to delegates that set out her vision for securing the long-term future of the dentistry workforce whilst delivering high quality patient care.

This September, BSPD’s Annual Scientific Conference heads to Cardiff where the Society will welcome President-Elect, Dr Shannu Bhatia, Cardiff University’s Clinical Reader and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. Dr Bhatia will be taking over as BSPD President from Professor Paula Waterhouse during the conference, which this year has the theme of “The Right Care, at the Right Time”.

BSPD’s President, Professor Paula Waterhouse, has sent an open letter to the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP.

The winners of the 2024 Max Horsnell Travel Award and National Student Elective prize are announced today by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD). These annual awards recognise vision and endeavour in the field of paediatric dentistry. These BSPD prizes are awarded each year following a judging process for both that is overseen by three members of BSPD’s Conference Abstract and Prize Committee (CAPC).