Scottish Dental

Articles from April 2025

• 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.

• Scottish dental market trends in 2025

  Scotland's dental market booms, driven by independent buyers and diverse practice options. Expect continued growth, but act swiftly due to upcoming tax changes.

• Managing risk better

  Work with your patients to make choices that are right for them

• VR-haptic simulators can improve preclinical endodontic training

  Students who trained with VR haptics demonstrated higher manual dexterity scores.

• How to unlock the hidden profits in your patient base

  It is believed that anywhere from 30-60% of product recommendations may not be acted upon by patients, and as a…

• Now open: booking for the Scottish Dental Show’s education programme

  Featuring all of the GDC’s recommended and highly recommended topics, booking for the Scottish Dental Show education programme is now open.

• Women’s body pain and migraines linked to poor oral health

  Study found oral microbes correlated with certain pain conditions.

• New dental surgery is planned for Greenock

  Glasgow-based Merrylee Dental Practice has lodged plans with Inverclyde Council.

• ‘Jonah Hill keeps his teeth in a safe’

  Meet Hollywood’s top special-effects dentist.