Latest news
A scoping review of suicide in the dental workforce
Reducing stigma, strengthening surveillance and targeted supports are needed to safeguard dentists’ wellbeing Read more
BDA recognises outstanding dentists
Laura Cross
They include Laura Cross, of Scotland’s Hospital Dental Service. Read more
Education booking opens soon!
Scottish Dental Show at Braehead, Glasgow. © Mike Wilkinson.
Earn up to 10 hours of CPD by attending lectures and workshops at the Scottish Dental Show 2026. Join us on 12-13 June at Braehead Arena. Read more
A new generation of dental exams is coming
Part of a new approach to assessment which will also see changes to the MFDS qualification. Read more
Evaluating microplastics effect on the immune system
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3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones. Read more
From the Magazine
Go far with Clyde Munro
For ambitious dentists who are looking to diversify and excel within their career, Clyde Munro offers the perfect environment in… Read more
Why Scottish dentists drink more than they admit
The profession celebrates clinical excellence but quietly ignores how dentists are coping with the weight of it Read more
What’s in a number?
Figures surrounding the number of dentists entering the profession must be scrutinised Read more
How could you help tackle obesity in children
Dental teams have an important role to play in reducing obesity in children. Read more
Celebrating 20 years of Childsmile
Scotland’s national oral health improvement programme Childsmile turns 20 and has halved tooth decay among children. Read more
From the Archive
Practice profile: Eilertsen Dental Care
The start of 2010 has seen this Dundee University graduate realise massive change in her professional life with a brand new practice in, for her, a brand new location. Read more
Continuing problems?
Will Continuous Registration mean huge lists or lead to a more stable patient relationship? Scottish Dental investigates Read more