In this issue: Fostering women’s careers, the Implant Dentistry Diploma, A new Dean for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery. News on the NHS payment reform and much more.
Articles from October 2023
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SCED founder celebrates 50 years
Mr Arshad Ali, founder of the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, is celebrating 50 years in dentistry. After five…
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A widget might be worth it
At the 2023 Scottish Dental Show a delegate asked Professor Jason Leitch, Scotland’s National Clinical Director, a question about oral…
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New radiation protection procedures for dental practices to be published
A new set of employer procedures to ensure radiation is used safely and appropriately in general dental practices is being…
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CGDent announces new process for recognition of non-UK postgrad qualifications
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced a new process for the consideration of postgraduate qualifications awarded outside the…
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Groundless complaints against dentists should be closed down
Healthcare regulators must do more to root out complaints without merit to succeed in restoring faith in healthcare regulation, according…
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Exceptional decontamination requires excellent equipment
Eschmann provides a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, consumables and services to help you maintain exceptional decontamination processes. These include the…
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Validated sanitation
Eschmann washer disinfectors offer reproducible, validated cleaning and disinfection and are proven to be an effective way to help remove proteins…
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Keeping Scotland smiling
Clyde Munro is the largest Scottish dental group, offering exceptional dental care to patients across the country. We are offering…
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Dental professionals could be ‘crucial in identifying chronic disease’
New study shows dental professionals make a positive difference to public health by being trained to spot some of the key markers of chronic disease
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Quality Improvement cycle updated by the Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has published an update to the current current Quality Improvement cycle for NHS dental practices, scheduled to end on on 31 July 2025
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Replacing NHS income when moving to independent dentistry
One of the biggest concerns when looking to move away from NHS dentistry is how to replace that income. Katrina Rees, from Practice Plan, outlines ways to achieve this
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Britain’s first black dentist: book launch
The launch of a new book by author Phil Vasili on the life and history of Edward Tull-Warnock will launch at an event on Monday, 4 December
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Support World AMR Awareness Week
Understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the drivers for its development will help healthcare professionals work together to reduce its emergence…
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CBD oil could be used to treat dental pain
Cannabidiol (CBD) – the non-addictive marijuana derivative – has been found to alleviate acute dental pain, according to a study…
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Sugar levy has been effective in reducing tooth decay, according to study
Introduction of a sugar tax on soft drinks has led to a reduction in the number of under 18s being admitted to have teeth extracted, according to a new study
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NHS Education Scotland announces digital innovation partnership
Enabling the design and delivery of health and social care through digital innovation
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Oral cancer deaths surge
According to figures obtained by the Oral Health Foundation there has been a 46 per cent rise in oral cancer deaths from figures recorded a decade previously
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New Dental Dean takes office
Professor Grant McIntyre has taken office as the new Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College…
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PG Cert Ortho is launching in Scotland
A Post Graduate certificate in Orthodontics for General Practice will launch in 2024 run by Specialist Orthodontists Andrew MacGregor and Rob Slater for identiti
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GDC seeks workforce insights as part of renewal process
As part of an effort to deepen the understanding the dental workforce the General Dental Council (GDC) will be asking…
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Latest NASDAL survey results – goodwill on the slide?
This week has seen the release of the latest statistics from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers)…
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Support that is integral to professional development
Dr James Campbell is currently participating in Clyde Munro’s Flying Start Programme, which is designed to provide support, training and…
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Seminar to be held on implementation of new Determination 1
A seminar on implementation of the new Determination 1 is being hosted by the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Local Dental…
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Incentivising dentists to remain in the NHS
From today, a new fee structure comes into effect for NHS dentistry. This update will give dentists greater power to…
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Mental wellbeing ‘is worse now than during the pandemic’
More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57%) who took part in a survey say their mental health…
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Reform of NHS payments welcomed by Faculty
Reform of the payment system for NHS dentistry, which comes into effect today, has been welcomed by the Royal College…
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Fees for NHS dentists are increased
New payment system 'to expand services' comes into force for NHS Dentists
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How to practice sustainable dentistry
The College of General Dentistry has published Sustainability in dentistry: Leading for change, a scoping review on the environmental sustainability of…
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Dental group recruits experts to further expansion
Scottish Dental Care has appointed two dentists to expand the range of treatments at its clinics in Glasgow and Oban.…
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
An evening of jazz and big band music with the essence of Christmas is being held next month. In aid…