We are launching a national rollout of the chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children from January. I urge parents to take up the free jab when invited to protect their children against the disease - helping to keep them in nursery or school, giving parents peace of mind.

Head and Neck Cancer patients getting ready to return to work, may find this back to work guide useful - bit.ly/45Z0w8z DM for a copy! #support #backtowork

Don't forget Part 2 of our webinar series.

Our joint report with Child of the North published last year called for a ban on the sale of energy drinks for under 16s. Great to hear the Govt is going to do it.

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

When these drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar per can and nearly 50% of children aged 11 years in deprived areas have tooth decay this is a much needed government intervention

We’re spotlighting the policy recommendations from the next six reports in our series – exploring how government can help build a country that works for all children and young people. Together with the first six, these recommendations offer a powerful roadmap for change.

Here is some important information about what to expect on the day of the Mouth Cancer Foundation Awareness Walks in Old Deer Park. PLEASE NOTE OLD DEER PARK IN RICHMOND UPON THAMES IS DIFFERENT FROM RICHMOND PARK. OLD DEER PARK IS NEAR TO POOLS ON THE PARK. #walk #OldDeerPark

Great way to start and event, huge thank you to everyone who attended.

Stress affects every member of the dental team - and it impacts patient care too. What are the biggest stressors? This new study, based on the MINDSET UK Survey 2023, explores the key factors behind stress and burnout in dentistry. Read in the BDJ: nature.com/articles/s4141…

Supervised toothbrushing 🦷 is an evidence based intervention 🦷 which delivers return on investment 🦷 establishes positive behaviours that continue at home 🦷 is about working in partnership with parents ❤️Children’s oral health is everybody’s business ❤️

What that was certainly a week with a difference and a pleasant journey home.

Sexual misconduct by doctors must be treated as the grave abuse of trust it truly is. We are grateful to Channel 4 News for giving a voice to surgeons targeted by perpetrators of sexual misconduct: x.com/Channel4News/s…

As expanded supervised toothbrushing rolls out this autumn, zmarshman and colleagues share what oral healthcare teams in dental practices need to know about the programmes nature.com/articles/s4140…

I'm delighted to be speaking at London Dentistry Show 2025, with colleagues and we would love to see you there! Join me on 3-4 October at Excel London. Learn more and register here: invt.io/1txbw2rqf30

What take home messages did you take home from the Dentistry show Dentistry Show

So incredibly proud to celebrate the 10th Anniversary with the Society, as they continue to raise awareness and the profile of dental nurses and dental nursing across the UK and on an international front.