Taking back control
For Greenlaw Dental Care, last year’s first COVID-19 lockdown was an accelerator to change tack after six decades as an…
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‘Are we training too few therapists?’
In the previous edition of Scottish Dental, my column focused on the role of the therapist post COVID-19. It tied…
My impressions of Invisalign’s Virtual Care Tool – by Dr Jeremy Worth
I graduated as an orthodontist in Ireland 23 years ago, initially working in hospital for the first five years of…
Gap year
More than 1,250 dental and dental hygiene/therapy graduates enter the workforce every year, from UK and Irish dental schools. But…
NHS practice profits continue to fall
Last month saw NASDAL – the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers – hold its annual press conference;…
Turn on the tap
In 1957, the ‘Fluorine Consultative Council’ convened in Dublin for the first of 15 meetings, culminating in its recommendation the…
Dental CPD takes flight
If you’re a dental registrant, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) provides a host of Continuing Professional Development opportunities for you.…
Long-serving LDC secretary retires
Lanarkshire Local Dental Committee is saddened to be losing the services of its longest-serving secretary, Maggie Fulton, after more than…
Obituary: Alexander Barr Littlejohn
In February our industry saw the loss of a truly inspirational and innovative leader. Alex Littlejohn pushed the boundaries of…
The role of the dental therapist post-COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the delivery of health services across the board. Dentistry is trying…