Fluoridation has role to play in fight against decay, say dentists
Flouridation offer value for money due to its low cost per head of population and potential to reduce decay. Read more
A positive step
Anticipating a more flexible and transparent system that reflects the evolving nature of dental practice Read more
Overview of the Scottish Dental Market in 2024
Joel Mannix – Head of Dental at Christie & Co – shares an overview of findings from their Dental Market Review 2024 report, with a focus on the Scottish landscape Read more
Dentistry at a tipping point
The Scottish Government must support the training of more hygienists, therapists and dentists I read a book1 recently which discussed… Read more
Working together – for you and your patients
Meet Lyall Dominick BDS MFDS RCPSG MSc, a dentist with a special interest in endodontics Clifton Dental & Implant Clinic… Read more
BDA’s CDS conference
Event will cover topics of interest to those who care for patients with complex needs The BDA’s Community Dental Service… Read more
Endodontic congress speaker spotlight
This September, the British Endodontic Society (BES) will be hosting the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) World Endodontic Congress… Read more
My life in dentistry
I attended Craigholme School in Pollokshields, Glasgow, between 1949 and 1959. I originally wanted to be an air hostess, but my… Read more
Good news and help for your radiation protection file
An updated set of Employer’s Procedure templates has been developed and is now freely available for dental practices to download… Read more
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… Read more
Editorial
Silence is golden
The lack of outcry over the reform of NHS dentistry in Scotland suggests that, possibly, it is on the right track Read more
Six months? A year?
In the case of NHS dental reform, its check-up will come at six months – at the Scottish Dental Show… Read more
Does NHS dentistry have a future?
We need to train more dentists in Scotland; this will drive greater supply for patients, improve access and reduce the… Read more
New speakers announced for SDS 2024
With more than 130 exhibitors and 60-plus educational sessions, the Scottish Dental Show is a must-attend event for the profession… Read more
Align Technology to host Invisalign Live 2024 for Orthodontists and General Dentists
Align Technology is bringing together UK and Irish Orthodontists, General Dentists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Hygienists, for Invisalign Live… Read more
New dental diploma exams launch
RCSEd initiative set to enhance career pathway for GDPs in the UK and across the globe Read more
Survival of the fittest
Dentist interacting with patient charts using VR to schedule treatment with AI technology for innovate care.
Victoria Forbes, director at Dental Accountants Scotland, discusses AI in practice management… Is it really survival of the fittest Read more
Challenges and opportunities
The impact of NHS payment reform will become clear in the coming months Read more
SCED founder celebrates 50 years
Mr Arshad Ali, founder of the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, is celebrating 50 years in dentistry. After five… Read more
A widget might be worth it
At the 2023 Scottish Dental Show a delegate asked Professor Jason Leitch, Scotland’s National Clinical Director, a question about oral… Read more
The challenge
How do we ensure the new model for primary care NHS dentistry works for the profession? Read more
Exceptional decontamination requires excellent equipment
Eschmann provides a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, consumables and services to help you maintain exceptional decontamination processes. These include the… Read more
Preventative care is inconsistent across the UK, study finds
There are “clear discrepancies” in the understanding of preventative care and it is not being offered consistently to patients across the… Read more
October 2023
In this issue: Fostering women’s careers, A new Dean for Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery. News on the payment reform and more. Read more
Leading dental group acquires 20th practice
An established dental clinic in Inverclyde has become the latest acquisition by a leading Scottish dentistry group. Port Glasgow’s Belhaven… Read more
Next First Minister ‘must halt exodus from NHS dentistry’
The British Dental Association has warned that the future of NHS dentistry in Scotland is in doubt and that, for… Read more
GDC introduces further improvements to fitness to practise processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced “some small but important changes” to its fitness to practise processes. The regulator… Read more
Successful Cumbernauld dental practice sold to first-time buyer
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Village Dental Surgery in Cumbernauld. Established in 1980, The Village Dental… Read more
A positive way forward
Dental health for all: Critical steps for reducing inequalities in oral health for people with disabilities In 2012, the International… Read more