Scottish Dental

Articles from June 2025

• Dr Helen Phillips appointed as new chair of the General Dental Council

  Experienced leader brings vision for trusted, collaborative regulation, says GDC.

• Online toolkit to help parents of autistic children improve dental health

  Follows a study which highlights the oral health challenges faced by autistic children.

• Much more than a product supplier

  DD has long been known across the dental profession for supplying an all-inclusive range of products. Whether you offer restorative,…

• 50 years of DD

  DD has been supporting the UK dental profession for five decades, providing a comprehensive range of products and technical services. …

• DD welcomes new MD

  DD is delighted to have welcomed Dean Hallows as the new managing director of the company.  A well-known face in…

• Chewing vegetables can damage your teeth, say researchers

  The cause are microscopic, silica particles that form within the tissues of many plants.

• Stirling dentist wins prestigious regional award

  The accolade now sees Dr Andrew El-Miligy progress to the College of General Dentistry's national final.

• Herbal mouthwash lets helpful bacteria flourish

  A propolis-based rinse could avoid downside of conventional products.

• The power of a membership plan in a private dental practice

  Insights from Dr Slaine Ker and Stuart Ker, Founders of The Row Dental.

• GDC extends initial inquiries process 

  New approach seeks to reduce negative impact that investigations can have on participants.

• Actions speak louder than words

  At Clyde Munro, we believe actions speak louder than words. That’s why we back up our values and ethos with…

• Examining the cause of job dissatisfaction in dentistry

  Disillusionment is complex and multi-factorial, says Dental Protection's Raj Rattan.

• Ditch vague language to resolve workplace conflicts

  Using clear language helps create a trusting environment and avoids unnecessary escalation of issues.

• Booking opens for perio-occlusion symposium

  The focus will be on ‘pink aesthetics’ and the role of occlusion in clear aligner therapy.

• Two Scottish DCPs win FDS Royal College of Surgeons of England awards

  They are among a group of "exceptional applicants", said a spokesperson.

• AI system predicts early childhood cavities with high accuracy

  At the heart of the discovery is a remarkable anterior-to-posterior microbial gradient in healthy mouths.

• GDC launches consultation on new Corporate Strategy

  Three-year strategy focuses on reducing fear of regulation while maintaining high professional standards

• Treat complaints with the respect they deserve

  There’s nothing more likely to generate another complaint than stressing about the first one, losing focus and making another mistake

• Upstream

  Not just a piece of entertainment; part of a tool kit for helping save lives

• Dental Antibiotics: Curbing Over-Prescribing

  Scottish group aims to engage with the profession and organisations to reduce levels

• Reducing harm and waste

  Conscientiousness can lead to overuse of investigations and treatments

• Kevin Lewis awarded College Medal

  The College of General Dentistry’s most prestigious honour.

• 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…

• DCPs feel they have no choice but to work when their mental health is suffering

  A majority surveyed said they feel guilty taking time off due to mental wellbeing issues.

• Scottish Dental Show 2026 dates announced

  Next year's show will be on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June.

• Ian Dunn and Jim McCaul to lead study day

  The College of General Dentistry has announced Dr Ian Dunn FCGDent and Professor Jim McCaul as the speakers at its…