Canmore Trust Wellbeing Conference 2024
Finding common paths towards hope and suicide prevention Read more
Access all areas?
With public dental services under increasing pressure the focus is on providing care to core patient groups Read more
The principles in practice series: part 2
Shared decision making – what it is and how to practise it to deliver outcomes that matter to patients Read more
SDCEP at 20
The programme has become the ‘go to’ for dental guidance Read more
Reimagining dental education
A virtual reality journey from Kuopio, Finland Read more
Open wide
How AI, robotics and 3D imaging will transform patient care Read more
What’s in a name?
Perceived effective and ineffective dental terminology when treating paediatric patients: a cross-sectional survey Read more
Remote monitoring
Island, rural – even urban – practices and their patients are set to benefit from a new AI-powered technology Read more
Reimagining dental education: a virtual reality journey from Kuopio, Finland
[WORDS: KIIA MANNINEN, EETU MIKKONEN, PINJA SIPONEN, PATRICK STENFORS, VILJA JUUTINEN, MANDI MÄENPÄÄ] A study1 conducted at the Institute of… Read more
Canmore Trust Wellbeing Conference: regulator’s speech
Theresa Thorp, Executive Director of Regulation at the GDC, speaking today at the Canmore Trust Wellbeing Conference, 8 November. Introduction Thank… Read more
In Depth
Perceived effective and ineffective dental terminology when treating paediatric patients: a cross-sectional survey
World class
Reflecting on the IFEA World Endodontic Congress in Glasgow Read more
Realistic Dentistry: the principles in practice series
The Realistic Dentistry Group introduces Principles in Practice, a series of articles covering the principles of Realistic Medicine and how they can benefit patients and your practice Read more
Still not equal
Exploring the impact of rising numbers of female dentists and practice owners Read more
A thrilling journey
Report of the global VR-haptic education meeting co-organised by the VR-Haptic Thinkers Team, University of Eastern Finland, and the University… Read more
Reflections on the future of dentistry in Scotland
The SDR continues to have fundamental flaws and a paradigm shift to address primary prevention, as described in the WHO… Read more
Navigating the future of dentistry: a journey into guided implant dentistry
In the world of dentistry, the evolution of technology has transformed traditional practices into highly sophisticated, precise, and patient-friendly procedures.… Read more
A passion for high-quality endodontics
The International congress is set to showcase Scotland
Glasgow to host global endodontics event with a packed programme running over three days Read more
Global experts urge control of gingivitis
Oral antiseptics and their role are highlighted as allies in the prevention of periodontal diseases Read more
Canine guidance: introducing pet therapy
Last month, Forfar Dental incorporated trained therapy dogs into the practice to enhance patient experience and reduce dental anxiety Read more
Reaching new heights!
More than 60 lectures and workshops around a packed exhibition floor – the Scottish Dental Show 2024 was the best yet Read more
Make bites brighter
Dentaid’s BrightBites is an oral health education scheme that delivers a lively, interactive presentation I live on the Isle of… Read more
A realistic way forward
The Realistic Dentistry Group sets out its purpose, vision and ambitions for a realistic way forward for the profession Do… Read more
The Scottish Dental Show 2024: See you there!
The Scottish Dental Show is back on 31 May – 1 June with a bustling exhibition floor and a world-class education programme Read more
Reflections on dentistry in the army
A soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles fire his personal SA80 weapon during a live fire range on Exercise Wessex Storm. Exercise Wessex Storm intends to validate 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles to TL FOXTROT in order for them to assume very high readiness for their assumption of Air Manoeuvre Battle Group 1 (AMBG1). 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish are being validated for the Light Recce Strike (LRS) Concept of Employment (CONEMP) as part of the pathway to LRS FOC by 2025. The exercise will provide an opportunity for the British Army to demonstrate its ‘Future Soldier’ concept, agile adaptation and through air-land integration, 16 Air Assault BCT’s role as the land component of the UK’s Global Response Force.
The second of two articles on healthcare in the military Read more
EA4SD’s high performance Conference
The event was held at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
EA4SD’s conference in Edinburgh was a unique opportunity to gain insights from leading presenters Read more
Haptic technology: The science of touch
Picture: Photographer London
Integration of virtual reality and haptic technologies into the dental curriculum is gaining momentum Read more
Looking to the future at this year’s Dentech Conference
Innovation took centre stage at the Forsyth Institute’s 2023 Dentech Conference in Somerville Massachusetts Read more
NHS dentistry reform; the start of a journey
A major reform of the system of payment for NHS dentistry in Scotland came into effect on1 November. Among the… Read more
An incredible journey
December saw the launch of author Phil Vasili’s book about Edward Tull-Warnock, thought to be Britain’s first qualified Black dentist.… Read more