Albert Yeung appointed President of BDA’s West of Scotland Branch
Mr Yeung said he was committed to overseeing a dynamic CPD programme and strengthening collaboration. Read more
Mediterranean diet could reduce gum disease
Patients whose diets were rich in plant-based food showed lower levels of inflammatory markers. Read more
Orcadians return home to boost island access to dental care at Clyde Munro
Aaron Doull and Megan Foubister.
The dental group operates three practices on the islands. Read more
Scotland faces deepening dental crisis
Leading Edinburgh practice calls for immediate action to reverse decline. Read more
Vocational training in Scotland 2026-27
The recruitment process opens on 6 October. Read more
A new route to Associate Fellowship and Fellowship
It can be achieved through recognition of a wealth of clinical experience and expertise. Read more
Dental market gains ground
Increased confidence and greater deal activity, say Christie & Co. Read more
College develops training to address sexual misconduct in healthcare
The tailored active bystander training has been developed by two Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows. Read more
Apple juice less of a threat to tooth enamel than water… really?
Research challenges assumptions about fruit juice being immediately harmful to oral health, which could inform new hygiene routines. Read more
Dentists back sales ban on energy drinks for kids
BDA says there is real scope for gains in oral health. Read more
In Focus
GDC appoints new council members
Bill Gunnyeon and Mike Driver both begin four-year terms. Read more
33 year-old NHS dental practice in Glasgow sold for the first time
Saracen Dental is a four-surgery, majority NHS dental practice located in Possilpark. Read more
The art and science of oral medicine
PDJ issue will help the primary care dental team to integrate the principles of oral medicine and oral pathology. Read more
GDP pay and orthodontic fees to increase by 4%, Scottish Government confirms
But the details have been criticised by the British Dental Association. Read more
65 year-old Glasgow dental practice sold
Bridgeton Cross Dental Practice is a three-surgery, mixed-income practice with more than 10,000 registered patients. Read more
Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changed?
Guidance plays an essential role in maintaining standards of excellence within general dentistry. Read more
Are we unlocking the true power of dental education – or are we still missing the hidden key?
How can VR and haptics reinvent how we teach and learn? Read more
Baby food: dentists lament lack of mandatory guidelines on sugar
Progress is impossible without mandatory action to rein in the industry. Read more
CGDent publishes revised Standards in Dentistry
The comprehensive and free online manual brings together standards and guidelines for primary care dentistry. Read more
Novel drilling plate shows promise in preclinical dental training
Plate is designed to replicate the tactile and structural properties of human dental tissues. Read more
Scots digital dentistry collaboration helping vulnerable people
OurCrown Dental marks one year in partnership last year with Dentaid The Dental Charity. Read more
Number of UK registered dental care professionals rises again
There has been a “substantial increase” in the number of DCPs, said the GDC. Read more
Daily supervised toothbrushing may help reduce school absences
Study shows 73% of P1 children have no obvious tooth decay, compared with 58% in 2008. Read more
Scientists develop toothpaste ‘made from hair’
Keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel. Read more
Dental leaders unite for Snowdon Sunrise Trek in support of Bridge2Aid
Bridge2Aid works to provide sustainable training and mentoring programmes. Read more
Scottish Government looking for new CDO
The £90,000-plus a year job is being offered on a secondment of up to five years. Read more
Magnetically guided nanobots ‘offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity’
A step towards the ‘tiny mechanical surgeons’ envisioned by Richard Feynman. Read more
Sleep apnoea and snoring centre to open in Edinburgh
The company said it will be up-skilling dentists in OSA treatment. Read more
Nerves that act as pain detectors have another purpose: tooth protectors
Intradental sensory receptors act as sentinels to prevent tooth damage. Read more
The BDA’s top tips for competitive associate pay
It is a good idea to request a review of your fees with the practice owner at least once a year. Read more