Journal of the British Society of Special Care Dentistry
April 2026
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
DOI: 10.63507/JEWE1625
Title: President Tim
Author: Newton T
Abstract:
This is my first editorial since I had the honour of becoming the President of the British Society of Special Care Dentistry. I am delighted, but also rather concerned, to follow in the footsteps of many notable leaders in the field, including Immediate Past President Helen Patterson.
During my time in the role I would particularly like to highlight the importance of the multi-disciplinary team in special care. In part, of course, this is a reflection of my own background. As a psychologist working in the field of dentistry, I have had the good fortune to be able to share my perspectives on patient care and to learn from the dental, nursing, management, administrative and medical staff around me.
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Articles from BSSCD Journal 26-1
| Article Title | Author | Page start | Page end |
| Editorial | Newton T | 1 | 1 |
| BSSCD Winter Conference | Murray N | 2 | 3 |
| Reports from BSSCD Executive Committee members: Chair | Rafique S | 4 | 4 |
| Announcements and diary | Various | 5 | 8 |
| Profile: Professor Tim Newton | Newton T | 9 | 10 |
| Localised alveolar osteitis risk factors: a literature review | Reynolds C, Brown N | 11 | 20 |
| Barriers and perceptions of teledentistry among individuals with disabilities and their caregivers | Tanaka Y, Koshino S, Matsukawa A, Ono Y | 21 | 31 |
| Improving toothbrushing for autistic children using parental toothbrushing advice workshops | Parry J A, Bullingham H, Newton J T, Ryan C | 32 | 46 |
| Dental implications and management of a patient with Multiple Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency and myopathy: a case report | Gebahi F, Davies M | 47 | 52 |