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Obituary: Alexander Barr Littlejohn
In February our industry saw the loss of a truly inspirational and innovative leader. Alex Littlejohn pushed the boundaries of… Read more
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Dental CPD takes flight
If you’re a dental registrant, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) provides a host of Continuing Professional Development opportunities for you.… Read more
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Turn on the tap
In 1957, the ‘Fluorine Consultative Council’ convened in Dublin for the first of 15 meetings, culminating in its recommendation the… Read more
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NHS practice profits continue to fall
Last month saw NASDAL – the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers – hold its annual press conference;… Read more
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Gap year
More than 1,250 dental and dental hygiene/therapy graduates enter the workforce every year, from UK and Irish dental schools. But… Read more
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Admit the problem
Everyone I meet says the same thing. We’re in a rut; Groundhog Day. Lockdown 2.0 has been hard for everyone.… Read more
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What does it mean to be an NHS practice? Well, that’s a good question …
The headline here last edition was Lockdown: an opportunity taken? It was a nod to the notion that the past… Read more
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The future of NHS dentistry
“In this pandemic, we’ve all been faced with the stark consequences of health inequalities,” said Professor Cynthia Pine, Professor of… Read more
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‘Be careful what you wish for’, officials warned
Practice owners in Scotland might significantly reduce their commitment to the NHS and increase their provision of private care, according… Read more
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Are we training too many dentists?
A leading figure in the Scottish dental profession has questioned whether the number of dentists trained should be reduced and… Read more