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Fighting oral cancer with bioengineered chewing gum
Bioengineered bean gum was found to reduce the levels of three microbes associated with head and neck squamous cell cancer to almost zero, without affecting the beneficial bacteria normally found in the mouth.
Antiviral and antibacterial chewing gums reduce the levels of three microbes linked to worse outcomes in oral cancers. Read more
For sale: modernist masterpiece used to pay for dental work
Painted in Glasgow by a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany Read more
Half of dentists consider cutting their hours due to stress, survey shows
Nearly half of dental professionals have considered reducing their working hours and almost a third have thought about leaving the… Read more
College opens four new routes to Associate Fellowship
Four new routes to Associate Fellowship have been opened by the The College of General Dentistry (CGDent), significantly widening eligibility… Read more
BDIA and BADN announce partnership
Organisations say they can offer greater support, share knowledge and create new opportunities for their members 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