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BSPD welcomes supervised toothbrushing roll-out 

16 September 2025 (Last updated: 16 Sep 2025 08:57)

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), the national society dedicated to improving the oral health of children from birth to 16, welcomes today’s news of the good progress being made to bring-to-life the supervised toothbrushing pledge made in March 2025.  The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) initiative to fund a targeted supervised toothbrushing scheme for three, four and five year olds in England giving children in early years settings toothbrushing support, along with toothbrushes and toothpastes to take home, is now in-action, and the results so far are significant.   

BSPD supports this preventative approach to children’s oral health and the announcement earlier this year to invest a record £11million is a key step in the right direction.  Together with the commitment from Colgate-Palmolive, we should see children’s oral health improve considerably in the next two to five years, through this evidence-based intervention that is a cornerstone of the BSPD Blueprint to dentistry recovery. 

Dr Oosh Devalia, British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) President said: 

“The news of the progress being made in rolling-out the supervised toothbrushing initiatives targeting areas of highest need is welcomed by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry.  We have been pushing for this for over a decade and had included it in our BSPD Blueprint to policymakers on the steps needed to turn around children’s oral health. It is an evidence-based intervention that gives children a better oral health start in life, as well as saving money for the NHS in the long-term – and it is simple to carry it out in early years settings.  This is a great start, but here is still much to do to reach all the children who need this support." 

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For further information contact: kate@kateclarkpr.co.uk | media@bspd.co.uk | 07990 525639 

Notes to editors 

Read BSPD Blueprint for dentistry recovery 

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About BSPD 

The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) has an established place in the dental profession thanks to the dedication of dentists stretching back over 70 years. BSPD’s mission is to improve the oral health of children and young people.  The Society’s executive committee provides strategic direction in line with our 3-year plan and oversees our engagement with other special interest groups and political decision makers. BSPD is now in a strong position to campaign for and implement improvements in children’s oral health in the UK. 

BSPD membership has grown steadily over the last few years with a broadened profile. Anyone in the dental profession with an interest in children’s oral health is welcome to join the Society.  There are full and associate membership categories which encompass our growing groups of members. These include dentists, dental care professionals (DCPs), dental and DCP students, international members and all members of the dental team. We are clear that you do not need to have a dental qualification to be a member of BSPD, just a genuine passion for children’s dentistry. Discover more at https://www.bspd.co.uk 

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