This is the official page of the West Of Scotland Branch of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry. Follow for regular updates and info on our events.
West of Scotland
Joined October 2017
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
🦷 Need a dentist in Ayrshire & Arran?
Use our flow chart below to find the right service for you!
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Search NHS Ayrshire & Arran → Download → Select Dental
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
Happy St Andrew's Day to all our Scottish colleagues, friends and members.
#StAndrewsDay #HappyStAndrewsDay
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
Last day at #IAPD2025 a priviledge to be here learning and representing Scottish clinical academics @UofGlasgow @UofGDental and as a member of @BSPDWOS @bspd
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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.
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
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
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
We are so pleased that our west of Scotland @BSPDWOS member and Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, @hogg_fiona has been appointed the BSPD representative on the Health improvement committee for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health @RCPCHtweets 💫🤩 Congrats!
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
With one week to go, you have just about enough time to show us your toothbrushing skills 🪥🦷
If your School or Nursery take part in our toothbrushing programme, send in a photo and we'll feature you on our festive countdown📷
#Childsmile #toothbrushingprogramme #oralhealth
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
We support #SugarAwarenessWeek calling on food & drink companies to reduce sugar in their products. Tooth decay remains the most common reason for hospital admission in children, and deprived communities are more likely to suffer from tooth decay: ow.ly/JqTw50U8ZEt #health
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
We are campaigning to ensure that all communities in the UK have access to a #paediatric dental specialist, within a reasonable distance, ideally including the availability of ‘out of hours’ advice and urgent dental care services: ow.ly/480Y50TWmQ7 #childoralhealth
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
National Dental Inspection Programme Report 2023/24 published today @P_H_S_Official on behalf of NHS Boards.
Showing stalling of improvement in child oral health in 5-year olds, but ongoing improvement observed in children from the most deprived areas.
publichealthscotland.scot/pu…
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
Today sees the launch of our report urging national and local action to improve children’s oral health - delighted to have written this with @DrPeterDay with @CfYoungLives @ChildoftheNort1 @ShefDentistry centreforyounglives.org.uk/n…
BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
📅Save the Date📆
👨🏫BARDES Annual Conference 👩🏫
'Recognising and supporting authentic learning in a changing world'
🗓️9-10 Nov 23
📍Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
ℹ️ More information at BARDESofficial.com
📕 Abstract Submission open
✅ Registration opening soon
See you there!
