In this issue: Andrew Hadden Honoured; Scottish Benchmarking; In management, imitation won’t get you anywhere; A review of finite element studies; Is the profession braced for change? …and much more
Articles from June 2023
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High volume… low margin… disease centred
The Scottish Government is under pressure to account for the failure of NHS dental services to return to pre-pandemic levels.…
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21D opens new ‘super centre’ for full mouth rehabilitation
Leading dental implant specialist, 21D, has opened its doors to a new, state-of-the-art, ‘super centre’ to accommodate high levels of…
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Scottish Dental Care buys two Glasgow practices
Two long-standing dental practices in prime Glasgow locations have become the latest acquisitions by a leading Scottish dentistry group. Barrhead…
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Striving for excellence
AS Endodontics was established in 2016 by Dr Arvind Sharma. As a general dentist, Arvind saw a significant need for…
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Celebrating 30 years!
According to the dictionary, a “force of nature” is someone of “exceptionally strong personality or character – full of energy,…
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What a show!
More than 1,800 people attended the 2023 Scottish Dental Show, which featured a packed programme of lectures and workshops as…
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For exceptional service
Reserved for just one recipient per year, the CGDent College Medal is awarded for exceptional service to the dental profession…
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An exemplary model
I was particularly interested in The Insider’s article – Troubled Waters Ahead – in the last edition of Scottish Dental.…
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Addressing inequality through public engagement
As part of Dental Connect – a staff/student co-creation project at Dundee Dental Hospital and Research School – our aim…
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More support needed to realise benefits of Enhanced CPD, says GDC
Research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach…
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Dentistry: COVID impact is ‘on a scale unseen in any other part of NHS’
The British Dental Association has warned MSPs that the pandemic has had an “unparalleled impact on NHS dentistry, that leaves…
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Take the next step in your dental career
The Membership in General Dental Surgery (MGDS RCSI) is an online exam, which is available worldwide and can be taken…
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Recycle and smile
National Services Scotland (NSS) and Childsmile have joined forces to launch Recycle and Smile – a new initiative which will…
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‘Unprecedented opportunity to integrate’
Suitable remuneration is needed to incentivise the uptake of preventive dentistry, according to Peter Mossey, Professor of Craniofacial Development at…
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‘Step away from the treadmill’
Scotland’s shadow health spokesperson has called for a “holistic” NHS dental service. Sandesh Gulhane, the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health…
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A first for Scotland
This month saw the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) launch its inaugural Scottish benchmarking statistics. As…
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Family dental group attracts recruitment specialist Lauren Singh
Talent acquisition specialist to spearhead group’s outreach to new dentists A new Head of Recruitment has joined a growing Scottish…
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How to handle negative reviews online
Social media accounts and websites have become the shop windows of many businesses, including dentists. Whether you’re trying to attract…
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Johnston Carmichael appoints new Head of Dentistry
Top 10 UK accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed a new Head of Dentistry as it seeks to grow its reach across Scotland and…