The staircase of a tooth: a restorative philosophy for a new era
Time to shift the clinical journey, says Ben Atkins. Read more
New Chief Dental Officer for Scotland announced
Gillian Leslie takes over from Tom Ferris who retires next month. Read more
Plans to turn Dunfermline cinema into dental surgery withdrawn
Aberdeen-based Dr Osama Mochli had submitted an application for listed building consent. Read more
Dentists call time on year-long waits for child tooth extractions
Some waiting over 36 months in pain for care. Read more
Garlic mouthwash? Hmm…
Study says it demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy and offers longer-lasting effects. Read more
Root canal treatment reduces heart disease and diabetes risk
Root canal infections can cause bacteria to enter the blood, leading to inflammation, heart disease and diabetes risk.
In the first of its kind research, a King’s College London team tracked changes in blood chemistry following root canal treatment for apical periodontitis. Read more
GDC publishes new strategy aimed at building trust
Regulator undertakes to support professionalism, enable learning and resolve issues quickly and proportionately. Read more
Disrupting bacterial ‘chatter’ could improve oral health
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Communication between bacteria in the mouth could be ‘hacked’ to prevent formulation of plaque. Read more
New policy to support refugee and displaced dental professionals
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Aimed at removing unnecessary barriers for those unable to provide standard documentation. Read more
BACD: Welcome the next President
Dr Carol Somerville Roberts’ tenure will promote stability and community. Read more
In Focus
Turkish dental clinics target Scotland
New report says the global value of dental tourism is set to increase by £40bn over the next 10 years. Read more
CGDent: 31st annual Lilian Lindsay Memorial Lecture
Entitled ‘Movers and shakers: remembered and forgotten’. Read more
CDO letter: dementia post-diagnosis
A real opportunity for the profession to offer an early assessment of dental need. Read more
GDC opens annual renewal period for dentists
£698 fee must be paid by by 31 December. Read more
Countries agree to end mercury fillings by 2034
Forthcoming Glasgow event will discuss alternatives to amalgam. Read more
Bioinspired gel restores and regenerates dental enamel
Electron microscopy images of a tooth with demineralised enamel showing eroded apatite crystals (left) and a similar demineralised tooth after a 2-week treatment showing epitaxially regenerated enamel crystals (right).
Opens up new possibilities for effective, long-lasting preventive and restorative treatment. Read more
Ukrainian dentist creates robot receptionist
Kyiv startup is aiming to support digitalisation of the service sector. Read more
Provider of overseas registration exam announced
Contract could more than double the number of dentists joining the register via ORE. Read more
Align Technology announces ClinCheck® Live Plan
Align Technology has announced ClinCheck Live Plan, a new feature in its Invisalign digital treatment planning that automates the generation… Read more
Profession must ‘reclaim the narrative’ over teeth whitening
Dr Ben Atkins calls for unified clinical standards after BBC exposé. Read more
AI speech tools could revolutionise dental record-keeping
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But caution is needed, King’s College London study finds. Read more
GDC announces Annual Retention Fee for 2026
The regulator has agreed its Corporate Strategy 2026-2028, strategic priorities and the funding required to deliver them. Read more
Toxin levels in fish lead to calls for UK-wide ban on mercury fillings
More than 98% of fish and mussels tested contain mercury above EU safety limits. Read more
Certified Practitioner scheme to recognise enhanced skills
It will provide authoritative validation for patients, colleagues and commissioners. Read more
Campaigners call for an end to cleft dental crisis
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Survey reveals people with cleft twice as likely to face barriers to NHS dental care. Read more
Gum disease and cavities increase risk of stroke by 86%
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A study tracked 5,986 adults, with an average age of 63, for two decades. Read more
Dental care professionals working patterns published
Data reveals how more than 56,000 DCPs work across the UK. Read more
ORE contract: final stage of procurement concluded
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Represents an important milestone in ensuring the continued delivery of the examination. Read more
Scottish Orthodontic Conference 2026
An opportunity to focus on areas of fundamental importance for the delivery of contemporary orthodontics. Read more
Scotland’s child oral health gap set to widen
New data shows decades of progress on children’s dental health risk going into reverse. Read more