Scottish Dental

Articles from April 2025

• Survey highlights challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education

  Technical limitations, finance and resistance to change cited.

• Clyde Munro clinician nominated for Young Dentist of the Year 2025

  Clyde Munro is thrilled to announce that one of its clinicians has been nominated for the Young Dentist of the…

• More sugar than Coca-Cola: dentists press for action on baby food

  Sector remains wedded to disingenuous language, says the BDA.

• Progress on NHS dentistry in Scotland risks being undone

  Survey reveals 45% believe their practices will struggle to remain viable.

• Free-to-attend NSK Ikigai workshops

  Piezoelectric Advanced Instrumentation and Air-Powder Polishing Systems + Implant Care.

• How dentists could help tackle obesity in children

  How feasible it is for dental teams to offer checks and support?

• Biologics in Oral Surgery

  An update on perioperative management with Dr Kaila Girvin.

• BREATHE … marking Stress Awareness Month 2025

  Stress Awareness Month is an annual event observed every April since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes…

• Smileawi and Bridge2Aid join forces to train Oral Health Promoters in Malawi

  Learn how you can help support their work.

• Dumfries dental clinic welcomes new dentist and high-tech scanner

  State-of-the-art tech and expert care enhance patient experience.

• The role of Artificial Intelligence in preventative oral health care

  Oral Health Foundation past president Dr Ben Atkins to deliver lecture at the Scottish Dental Show.

• 20 years of trusted lending solutions from Performance Finance

  Twenty years! It is a milestone that speaks volumes about resilience, adaptability and unwavering commitment. Performance Finance are incredibly proud…

• ORE sittings confirmed for 2025 and early 2026

  Decision will provide 1,800 places on ORE Part 1 and 576 places on ORE Part 2.

• Pioneering method detects oral cancer earlier

  The potential of nano technologies and artificial intelligence has been outlined.

• Let‘s get this straight

  Are we guilty of encouraging people to ‘correct’ their teeth when nothing’s wrong? Probably

• Exploring the science of kindness

  Can we reverse the trend towards putting ourselves first?

• Looking to 2026: New assessments will cover 10 dental specialties

  New assessments will cover 10 dental specialities

• Lab-grown teeth ‘might become an alternative to fillings’

  Scientists have made a key discovery.

• There’s plenty that’s new from NSK

  Scottish Dental Show sponsor NSK has a lot to offer at this year's event.

• Learn from the best – for free

  The Scottish Dental Show offers you the opportunity to gain CPD, meet suppliers and catch-up with colleagues

• ABOC relaunched

  New Life Teeth champions relaunch of the Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Centers (ABOC)

• Thinking of doing your own thing?

  Ask yourself, who will you be ‘being’ in 2030

• Preventing and managing dental decay in children

  New digital resource provides latest clinical guidance

• In tune to beat oral cancer

  Dundee students’ music night was the perfect way to end a week of activities

• A future at your fingertips

  The game-changing impact of virtual haptic simulators in endodontic education

• Preparing for life as a dental Associate

  It pays to be aware of your financial responsibilities

• What to expect

  Martyn Bradshaw, Director of PFM Dental, discusses whether 2025 should be the year to sell your dental practice

• The McCloud judgement

  Anna Coff outlines what it means for NHS dentists and their pensions

• Buying a dental practice and immigration issues

  Make sure consideration is given at any early stage to any sponsor licence issues

• A complex financial landscape

  Victoria Forbes from Dental Accountants Scotland talks maximising the value of your dental practice sale.