Scottish Dental

New GDC Scope of Practice guidance set to empower dental hygienists and dental therapists

The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy (BSDHT) has welcomed the General Dental Council’s (GDC) revised Scope of Practice guidance,…

GDC publishes revised Scope of Practice guidance

Provides greater clarity on existing title boundaries.

Albert Yeung appointed President of BDA’s West of Scotland Branch

Mr Yeung said he was committed to overseeing a dynamic CPD programme and strengthening collaboration.

Mediterranean diet could reduce gum disease

Patients whose diets were rich in plant-based food showed lower levels of inflammatory markers.

Orcadians return home to boost island access to dental care at Clyde Munro

The dental group operates three practices on the islands.

Scotland faces deepening dental crisis

Leading Edinburgh practice calls for immediate action to reverse decline.

Vocational training in Scotland 2026-27

The recruitment process opens on 6 October.

A new route to Associate Fellowship and Fellowship

It can be achieved through recognition of a wealth of clinical experience and expertise.

Dental market gains ground

Increased confidence and greater deal activity, say Christie & Co.

College develops training to address sexual misconduct in healthcare

The tailored active bystander training has been developed by two Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellows.

Apple juice less of a threat to tooth enamel than water… really?

Research challenges assumptions about fruit juice being immediately harmful to oral health, which could inform new hygiene routines.

Dentists back sales ban on energy drinks for kids

BDA says there is real scope for gains in oral health.

GDC appoints new council members

Bill Gunnyeon and Mike Driver both begin four-year terms.

Eschmann fully understands the importance of customer service

Dr Hari Lal BDS MFDS RCPS (Glas), dentist at Main Street Dental Care, in the south side of Glasgow, shared…

Enhanced CPD training from the experts

Eschmann is known as the expert in dental decontamination. They provide Enhanced CPD (ECPD) training for dental practice team members…

Putting dentist development and support first

Clyde Munro's new Best Foot Forward Programme has launched to help dental professionals with career progression.

Empowering dental therapists

At Clyde Munro, we are dedicated to empowering our dental therapists to deliver exceptional patient care while taking their careers…

33 year-old NHS dental practice in Glasgow sold for the first time

Saracen Dental is a four-surgery, majority NHS dental practice located in Possilpark.

The art and science of oral medicine

PDJ issue will help the primary care dental team to integrate the principles of oral medicine and oral pathology.

GDP pay and orthodontic fees to increase by 4%, Scottish Government confirms

But the details have been criticised by the British Dental Association.

65 year-old Glasgow dental practice sold

Bridgeton Cross Dental Practice is a three-surgery, mixed-income practice with more than 10,000 registered patients.

Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changed?

Guidance plays an essential role in maintaining standards of excellence within general dentistry.

Are we unlocking the true power of dental education – or are we still missing the hidden key?

How can VR and haptics reinvent how we teach and learn? 

Shaping the future of dentistry

Baby food: dentists lament lack of mandatory guidelines on sugar

Progress is impossible without mandatory action to rein in the industry.

CGDent publishes revised Standards in Dentistry

The comprehensive and free online manual brings together standards and guidelines for primary care dentistry.

Novel drilling plate shows promise in preclinical dental training

Plate is designed to replicate the tactile and structural properties of human dental tissues.

Scots digital dentistry collaboration helping vulnerable people

OurCrown Dental marks one year in partnership last year with Dentaid The Dental Charity.

Number of UK registered dental care professionals rises again

There has been a "substantial increase" in the number of DCPs, said the GDC.

Daily supervised toothbrushing may help reduce school absences

Study shows 73% of P1 children have no obvious tooth decay, compared with 58% in 2008.