The following case reports on a patient initially referred for dental implant rehabilitation of posterior segments who, following comprehensive planning,… Read more
The members of the dental team hold a unique position in the safeguarding of children. This article seeks to highlight… Read more
Ivory was difficult to carve to fit well over the whole palate so upper sets were normally horseshoe shaped. Full lower sets were weighted. To help upper sets stay in place, springs were attached to the bottom set and the spring pushed the upper set upwards. Partial dentures were tied on to surrounding teeth with a thread of metal or silk, or carved with holes to slot around remaining teeth.
Before the introduction of the profession as we know it today, dental patients went through some dark times – suffering… Read more
Mike Walton
Ben Walton was an honours psychology student, accomplished pianist and trombone player. He was healthy, fit, did not smoke, drank… Read more
Extensive data is collected every year on the oral health of the nation’s children, allowing the Scottish Government and the… Read more
A team of five dentists from Glasgow-based charity Dental Aid Network (DAN) travelled to Kashmir last month on their latest… Read more
Professor Welbury presented with his award by Deputy Chief Dental Officer Tom Ferris
Paediatric dentist Professor Richard Welbury picked up the first-ever Dentist Award in front of more than 500 guests at the… Read more
Jacqueline Sneddon
Scottish dentists are being urged to consider other options to antibiotics in an effort to help fight the growing threat… Read more
The Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) in Primary Care is being extended to general dental practice with Irene Black being… Read more
The Public Dental Service in Scotland has been asked to carry out an immediate review of its service provision for… Read more