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News in brief
International preventative care survey An international research project is asking primary care dentists in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, and… Read more
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Study finds potential gum disease link to Alzheimer’s
Gum disease has been linked to Alzheimer’s in new research findings published in the journal Science Advances*. The publication highlights… Read more
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Attendance gap is continuing to grow
People from Scotland’s most deprived communities are attending the dentist less often than their more affluent peers, according to figures… Read more
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Brexit exit of dentists
Almost a third of EEA-qualified dental professionals working in the UK are considering leaving the UK in the next few… Read more
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How to fight ‘fight or flight’
HOW does it make you feel when your receptionist informs you that “this next patient is REALLY nervous”? Dental anxiety… Read more
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It’s positively time to be more respectful of our profession
A new year, a new me. Isn’t that the way it goes? Well thus far, as Arthur, I’ve been erring a… Read more
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An assault on dignity
Bullying within the workplace can take many forms, including verbal, non-verbal, psychological or even physical abuse. It can involve rudeness… Read more
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Politics and the dentist
CC. Anas Sarwar Scottish Labour Party. Member of Scottish Parliament
Healthcare is arguably one of the biggest political footballs there is: plans for the NHS can influence election results hugely;… Read more
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Help the Ageing
Scotland’s ageing population is presenting new challenges to our healthcare system. One of the most pressing is the lack of… Read more