Scottish Dental

Articles from December 2024

• Nominations are now open for the CGDent Council elections

  Full Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College are invited to nominate themselves as candidates.

• Independent sector drove 82% of dental transactions in 2024, report reveals

  Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Business Outlook 2025 report which reflects on the themes, activity…

• Leading dental surgeon joins Inverness practice

  Neil Bremner's appointment follows the retirement of Kevin Leeming.

• The number of registered UK dentists is up 3% following recent renewal

  It is the second year in a row that the number has increased.

• Link found between gum disease and brain function

  Gum disease appears to disrupt brain activity, potentially increasing cognitive decline.

• CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day 2025

  Study Day features Dr Ian Dunn and Professor Jim McCaul.

• Saliva proteins linked to gum disease progression identified

  Finding may lead to a saliva test kit that periodontitis patients could use at home.

• Consultation launched on regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures

  The Scottish Government is considering what can be done to reduce the potential for harm.

• BADN Chief Executive awarded MBE

  Pam Swain was named in the New Year's Honours list for services to dental nursing.

• Clyde Munro supplies mouthguards to Scottish National Hockey Team

  After supplying the women's team, the mens team have now also be fitted.

• Edinburgh specialist named as President of the British Orthodontic Society

  Robbie Lawson, partner at Edinburgh Orthodontics, promises strong advocacy.

• Pioneering education programme launches to support dentists

  Scottish Dental Care's Pathways is a comprehensive professional development initiative.

• Octopus suckers fix dentures in research first

  Scientists harness nature to help dentures stick to the mouth.

• Registration for the Scottish Dental Show 2025 is now open

  We look forward to welcoming you back to the Scottish Dental Show!

• Dundee Dean of Dentistry named as next editor of the British Dental Journal

  Professor Philip Preshaw has been working with the BDJ as an Associate Editor managing themed issues.

• NHS Dental Symposium to be hosted by GG&C LDC

  Featuring five hours applied for verifiable CPD with speakers covering a range of topics.

• Scottish Dental Show speaker wins award for his outstanding contribution to orthodontics

  James Green is Maxillofacial and Dental Laboratory Manager at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

• Genes that determine tooth shape have been identified

  Scientists found substantial tooth differences between ethnicities.

• Plans to merge Dundee University’s dental and nursing schools put on hold

  Announcement made after the sudden resignation of the university's principal.

• Demand for tooth straightening amongst adults continues to rise

  The rise is attributed to online working/socialising and video calls.

• Fluoride is solution to Scotland’s ‘worst in Europe’ dental decay

  Senior public health academic has called for a public consultation.

• Mozart is striking a chord in an unexpected arena: dental schools

  Studies find classical music can significantly enhance the learning experience and performance of students.

• Regulator publishes new guidance on matters dental professionals must report

  Reporting requirements have been consolidated into a single, comprehensive document.

• Canmore Trust Wellbeing Conference 2024

  Finding common paths towards hope and suicide prevention

• Access all areas?

  With public dental services under increasing pressure the focus is on providing care to core patient groups

• The principles in practice series: part 2

  Shared decision making – what it is and how to practise it to deliver outcomes that matter to patients

• SDCEP at 20

  The programme has become the ‘go to’ for dental guidance

• Reimagining dental education

  A virtual reality journey from Kuopio, Finland

• Open wide

  How AI, robotics and 3D imaging will transform patient care

• What’s in a name?

  Perceived effective and ineffective dental terminology when treating paediatric patients: a cross-sectional survey