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.
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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
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
🦷 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/services…
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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 ♥️
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
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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
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Happy St Andrew's Day to all our Scottish colleagues, friends and members.
#StAndrewsDay #HappyStAndrewsDay
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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
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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
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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
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
25 Oct 2025
Last day at #IAPD2025 a priviledge to be here learning and representing Scottish clinical academics @UofGlasgow @UofGDental and as a member of @BSPDWOS @bspd
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23 Oct 2025
Well done Christine! 🎉
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Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
23 Oct 2025
Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!
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20 Oct 2025
Whether you are celebrating today or tomorrow across the west of Scotland, we wish you a bright and joyous Diwali 🎆🪔
Wishing all our Hindu colleagues, friends and family a Very Happy Diwali!
#HappyDiwali
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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
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16 Sep 2025
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/r…
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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.
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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
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5 Sep 2025
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
BSPD’s incoming President,
Dr Urshla Devalia pushes for mandatory oral healthcare for hospitalised children.
Read our full press release here: ow.ly/XCZE50WQnSq
#childoralhealth #dentistry #paediatricdentistry
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
28 May 2025
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
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BSPD West Of Scotland retweeted
3 Apr 2025
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
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6 Mar 2025
Come and join us tonight for an evening of celebration 🎉
Hear from our 2024 prize winners, our Branch plans to link in with our wonderful dental colleagues across the west of Scotland 🦷🪥, plus announcing our 2025 prize winners across all 4 categories 🤩
sign up below! ⬇️
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