BSPD West Of Scotland

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.

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/l96rtKhlFC

[NHS Ayrshire & Arran Oral Health Improvement @NHSOHI]

🦷 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: https://t.co/F94AJMfMFk

[BSPD West Of Scotland @BSPDWOS]

@bspduk It’s now fully booked 🙌

[BSPD West Of Scotland @BSPDWOS]

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 ♥️

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/EBQuvxOQBu #paediatricdentist #dentist #paediatricdentistry

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/EBQuvxOQBu #paediatricdentist #dentist #paediatricdentistry

[BSPD @bspduk]

Happy St Andrew's Day to all our Scottish colleagues, friends and members.

#StAndrewsDay #HappyStAndrewsDay

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/I4YWpvEccu
#ChildOralHealth #PaediatricDentistry

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/duAmu74yol #Childoralhealth #childhealth #childrensteeth

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/nLtGIGcvZI

[Christine Park @ChrMPark]

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 @BSPDWOS]

Well done Christine! 🎉

[Christine Park @ChrMPark]

Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!

[Christine Park @ChrMPark]

Representing @UofGDental and @BSPDWOS at #IAPD2025 looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the globe!

[BSPD West Of Scotland @BSPDWOS]

Whether you are celebrating today or tomorrow across the west of Scotland, we wish you a bright and joyous Diwali 🎆🪔

[BSPD @bspduk]

Wishing all our Hindu colleagues, friends and family a Very Happy Diwali!

#HappyDiwali

[BSPD @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/4GJJKzaY22

[BSPD West Of Scotland @BSPDWOS]

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:
https://t.co/KZ1EEAj2nF

[BSPD @bspduk]

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 @bspduk]

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: https://t.co/asYscQBj55 #supervisedtoothbrushing #childoralhealth @SKinnock

[BSPD West Of Scotland @BSPDWOS]

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 @bspduk]

BSPD’s incoming President,
Dr Urshla Devalia pushes for mandatory oral healthcare for hospitalised children.
Read our full press release here: https://t.co/V6K5Amwn5I
#childoralhealth #dentistry #paediatricdentistry

[BSPD Teachers’ Branch @BSPDTeachers]

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

[Childsmile @NHSChildsmile]

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