It is a real honour to serve as President of the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry association for the study and follow in the footsteps of Ivor Chestnutt. My sincere gratitude goes to Charlotte Jeavons Professor of Dental Public Health Practice and… Read more

Hot off the press! BASCD welcomes the national supervised toothbrushing programme for England announced today. An additional £11 million in government funding has been committed to local authorities that provide supervised toothbrushing in nurseries and schools. This campaign… Read more

In an age of social media algorithms, sensational headlines, and fast-moving online discourse, misinformation in oral health is spreading faster than ever. From fluoride myths to dubious “natural” cures for tooth decay, the consequences of false information can be severe—leading… Read more