Scottish Dental

Articles from April 2025

• We hope to see you soon!

  At the Scottish Dental Show 2025.

• BOS honorary patron awarded OBE

  For services to mental health and wellbeing in the dental profession.

• Exercise and omega-3 reduce periodontitis

  The combination limited bacterial progression and bone tissue loss.

• New Oral Health Research Hub launched in Scotland

  Aims to improve dental care and address inequalities in oral health.

• Less diverse oral microbiome linked to depression

  The oral microbiome could potentially be used to diagnose or treat depression.

• All smiles as Harper Macleod advises on ownership transition of Glasgow dental practice

  Healthcare law specialists at Scottish law firm Harper Macleod have advised on the sale of Smiles@Legacy, a well-established dental practice…

• Meet Mr Weasley!

  Your guide to clinical skills for medical emergencies.

• “Second Opinion is 99% accurate and, if I’m being generous to myself, I’m at about 87%”

  Dr Amanda Bassey-Duke explains how technology is driving treatment uptake at Clyde Munro by enhancing patient understanding of their dental…

• ‘Shameful’ inequality gap in dental care access

  Thousands in the most deprived areas of Scotland have had less access to NHS dental care.

• Dental implants developed that feel and function like natural teeth

  Minimally invasive procedure preserves nerve endings in tissue around implant.

• More than 400 DCPs fail to meet the 10-hour CPD requirement

  GDC opens renewal period for dental care professionals.

• ‘SMART’ design shows feasibility for clinical trials when treating periodontal cases

  Sequential, Multiple Assignment, Randomised Trial.

• The Scottish Dental Show: just two weeks to go!

  Don't miss out on your chance to earn up to 10 hours of free CPD.

• Unlocking financial health: the dentist’s companion

  As a dentist, your focus is on ensuring optimal oral health and crafting perfect smiles. But amidst the daily whirlwind…

• NASDAL Scotland’s benchmarking: profits fall back and costs rise

  Private practices saw a big drop and it's not good news for Associates.

• Dundee graduates among CGDent and GC Award winners

  Successful candidates awarded funded two-day composite layering course in Belgium.

• Eschmann: six decades of experience in autoclave production

  Eschmann, the experts in decontamination, provides an array of industry-leading Little Sister autoclaves to suit the needs of any dental…

• Here for the whole team

  Clyde Munro Dental Group strives to achieve a culture of collaboration and development within every single one of its practices…

• First students in Malawi graduate with dental degree

  A Scottish Government-backed initiative to improve oral health in Malawi has marked a major milestone with the graduation of the…

• GDC launches consultation on new Corporate Strategy

  Part of its focus is on "the current climate of fear within dentistry".

• Philips Sonicare calls on public to support Hygiene Bank

  Television presenter Helen Skelton and dental expert Dr. Nilesh Parmar lend their voices to the charitable initiative.

• Celebrating our Oral Health Promotors, from online learning to real world impact

  Show your support by enjoying A Midsummer Jamboree for Malawi.

• Infection prevention and control: get the latest guidance

  On this GDC highly recommended CPD topic.

• Safeguarding vulnerable adults: we all have a role to play

  Update your knowledge on working with vulnerable adults.

• Safeguarding and child protection for dental teams

  Is your dental team aware of their roles and responsibilities?

• VR & Haptic Thinkers free hybrid meeting

  Event is set to redefine the future of healthcare education.

• Medical emergencies: free lectures and workshop

  Sessions on medical emergencies feature on both days of the free-to-attend Scottish Dental Show.

• Sugar-free gum could save £388 million in dental services

  A person spending £55 a year on sugar-free gum would improve their oral health.

• Managing medical complexity in the dental chair

  New guidance aims to support clinicians with clear, practical advice.

• UK dental health crisis ‘affecting women hardest’

  Report reveals the unique oral health challenges women face.