Michael Escudier

Professor Michael Escudier is the Executive Dean at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's College London. Michael therefore has a leading role in shaping dentistry and oral health in this country. In 2022, the Faculty urged schools to go sugar free for their dinners to combat high tooth decay amongst school children. At the time Michael said, “It is incredibly worrying that levels of tooth decay among children in England remain so high, especially when you consider that it’s almost entirely preventable." The Faculty produced 12 recommendations to reduce tooth decay prevalence including:

  • All schools in England to introduce supervised teeth-brushing schemes
  • All schools to become ‘sugar free’
  • Limiting advertising and promotions for high-sugar products

 When asked about his time at Manwood’s there were many positive aspects that could describe the school today. He said, “My time at Manwood's was marked by a strong sense of belonging. This coupled with the broad-based educational, sporting and cultural opportunities and support for the students created a feeling that I could and should strive to achieve – something which has been with me ever since."