Registration for the Scottish Dental Show 2025 is now open
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Scottish Dental Show! Read more
Dundee Dean of Dentistry named as next editor of the British Dental Journal
Professor Philip Preshaw has been working with the BDJ as an Associate Editor managing themed issues. Read more
NHS Dental Symposium to be hosted by GG&C LDC
Featuring five hours applied for verifiable CPD with speakers covering a range of topics. Read more
Scottish Dental Show speaker wins award for his outstanding contribution to orthodontics
James Green is Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory Manager at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. Read more
Genes that determine tooth shape have been identified
Scientists found substantial tooth differences between ethnicities. Read more
Plans to merge Dundee University’s dental and nursing schools put on hold
Announcement made after the sudden resignation of the university’s principal. Read more
Demand for tooth straightening amongst adults continues to rise
The rise is attributed to online working/socialising and video calls. Read more
Fluoride is solution to Scotland’s ‘worst in Europe’ dental decay
Senior public health academic has called for a public consultation. Read more
Mozart is striking a chord in an unexpected arena: dental schools
Studies find classical music can significantly enhance the learning experience and performance of students. Read more
Regulator publishes new guidance on matters dental professionals must report
Reporting requirements have been consolidated into a single, comprehensive document. Read more
In Focus
Scottish Government pledges £3m to create extra dental training places
If passed by Parliament, it will form part of a record £21 billion for health and social care. Read more
Dental professional hearings move online
GDC announces move following a public consultation. Read more
GDC publishes stakeholder perceptions research findings
There have been modest improvements in how dental professionals view the regulator. Read more
Practice managers and receptionists under pressure, study finds
Failure to address the issues will have an impact on their ability to deliver high-quality care. Read more
163 year-old dental practice in Stirling sold
Platt & Common has been bought by the Scottish Dental Care group. Read more
COVID-19 inquiry ignores hardest hit and weakest recovering healthcare sector; dentistry
Mistakes made by the previous UK Government during the pandemic risk being repeated. Read more
Consultation launched on dental nursing National Occupational Standards
Providing stakeholders with the opportunity to input into the final version of the standards before they are published early next year. Read more
Goodwill values now at their lowest since 2018 – is this the bottom of the market?
The quarter ending 31 July saw another drop in overall goodwill values for practices sold. Read more
New charity will restore hope, one smile at a time
Diamond Smiles Foundation will provide free dental care to women who have survived domestic abuse. Read more
Faculty of Dental Surgery unveils new diplomas recognising enhanced skills
Exams will assess and recognise dental practitioners who have gained enhanced expertise. Read more
One third of Scottish adults have problems accessing NHS dentistry
The proportion of patients reporting problems has increased from 20% in 2019. Read more
BDA says the Scottish Government must throw a lifeline to primary care
Failure to protect members will have real consequences for the communities they serve. Read more
Sir Nairn Wilson receives Pierre Fauchard Academy award
He is the first British recipient of the award in almost 30 years. Read more
College seeks new dental trustee
CGDent is seeking a new trustee to support its mission to build the college’s future. Read more
Regulator launches consultation on revisions to Standards for Education
The will shape the future requirements for all UK programmes seeking GDC registration. Read more
EFP calls attention to interactions between diabetes and gum disease
Studies show that people with diabetes are at a threefold higher risk of developing severe gum disease. Read more
Own a dental business? Your chance to shape market sentiment
Complete Christie & Co’s short, anonymous sentiment survey. Read more
Dentist struck off for inappropriate and misleading treatment
Dr Mike Mew’s actions fell far short of the standards expected of dental professionals. Read more
GDC opens annual renewal period for dentists
To streamline the process, the regulator has outlined three straightforward steps for dentists to complete. Read more
GDC streamlines fitness to practise process in a bid to speed up investigations
Regulator streamlines fitness to practise process to reduce time investigating a concern. Read more