Scottish Dental

Articles from July 2024

• Sugar tax prompts fall in consumption

  The daily intake of sugar by adults fell by 11g – equivalent to two and a half teaspoons – in…

• More than half UK adults with dental disease by 2050

  Dental disease will be present in more than half of the UK’s adult population by 2050, according to a new…

• SDR ‘remains fundamentally flawed’

  The Statement of Dental Remuneration remains fundamentally flawed, despite the introduction of Determination 1 last November, according to a leading…

• ASDA and NHS partner on mouth cancer initiative

  ASDA and the NHS have partnered to provide vital advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles encouraging people…

• Record investment in dental AI

  Pearl, developers of artificial intelligence-powered imaging technology, has raised $58 million in Series B funding, the largest investment of its…

• Dental market ‘vibrant and competitive’

  The UK dental market comprises around 12,344 practices, 12.4 per cent of which are owned by the four top groups…

• Survey on the use of haptic virtual reality in dental education

  The VR-Haptic Thinkers (https://vr-hapticthinkers.com/)  have launched an international survey on the use of VR-haptic virtual reality devices in dentistry education.…

• Tens of thousands of NHS patients go private

  The Scottish Government has been accused of letting dentistry “rot away” as new figures reveal a huge increase in the…

• The complete sequence

  For a complete system for more predictable endodontics, try the HyFlex OGSF File Sequence from COLTENE for improved workflows. The…

• The bioactive obturation solution with excellent coverage

  ROEKO GuttaFlow® bioseal from COLTENE isn’t just a state-of-the art, intelligent obturation material for quickly and effectively sealing and filling…

• Dentists score for Kenyan Rugby

  At any level of competitive sport, every second counts in delivering a positive result. When, with 48 hours to go,…

• Operation Smile benefits from a significant legacy

  Operation Smile has become the beneficiary of a significant legacy fund donation from The European Aligner Society (EAS) – £80,000,…

• Payment reform cannot be final destination for service in Scotland, says BDA

  The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has stressed that there can be no complacency over the future of NHS dentistry,…

• Practice Plan expands its dental groups support team

  Practice Plan is bolstering the support it offers to multi-site customers with the recruitment of a new member of the…

• Adult oral health metrics to go live from 1 August

  National Services Scotland, working with system suppliers, has begun making changes to the system architecture for the new Determination I…

• One of Scotland’s oldest dental clinics joins family-run group

  Platt & Common, a dental clinic with a history dating back to 1861, has joined family owned Scottish Dental Care, a…

• An inexorable path

  Insider: Without clear leadership, workforce improvement and incentives to invest, the political posturing will come to nothing – and NHS dentistry will fail

• Working together – for you and your patients  

  This month's practice spotlight looks at the services and support the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry can offer patients and referring practitioners

• A passion for high-quality endodontics

  Glasgow to host global endodontics event with a packed programme running over three days

• Global experts urge control of gingivitis

  Oral antiseptics and their role are highlighted as allies in the prevention of periodontal diseases

• Canine guidance: introducing pet therapy

  Last month, Forfar Dental incorporated trained therapy dogs into the practice to enhance patient experience and reduce dental anxiety

• Reaching new heights!

  More than 60 lectures and workshops around a packed exhibition floor – the Scottish Dental Show 2024 was the best yet

• Silence is golden

  The lack of outcry over the reform of NHS dentistry in Scotland suggests that, possibly, it is on the right track

• Introducing Thistle Dental Group

  Six practices, three referral centres, a high-tech dental laboratory and a soon-to-be launched dental academy

• At the forefront of contemporary orthodontics

  Park Orthodontics in Glasgow offers NHS and private orthodontic treatments for all ages. They use advanced techniques and prioritise early intervention for better outcomes

• Why choose a dental accountant?

  EQ Chartered Accountants highlights the importance of a dental accountant for your practice. They offer specialised support, navigating complexities and maximising your potential. From buying or selling to daily operations, a dental accountant empowers your practice to thrive

• Time to broaden our horizons

  The proposal for registration of overseas-qualified dentists is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough, writes Louise Crichton

• Purchasing a practice as a first-time buyer

  Dental Accountants Scotland's Victoria Forbes explores the pros and cons of dental practice ownership for first-time buyers, highlighting the potential rewards and challenges

• 10 top tips for your dental practice search

  Finding a dental practice requires strategic thinking and attention to detail, writes Samantha Hodgson

• Not quite ready to sell your practice?

  Christie & Co's Joel Mannix covers what you can do to prepare today