Scottish Dental

Articles from October 2025

• Fast forward 30 years

  After attending the 30th anniversary celebrations of Independent Care Plans, Robert Donald looks at what has changed in that time.

• MDDUS successfully defends dentist in court

  MDDUS case demonstrates the importance of contemporaneous records and expert opinion.

• Operation Smile: Transforming lives

  Dragons’ Den stalwart helps Operation Smile put new smiles on the faces of children

• Are we choosing wisely?

  Realistic Dentistry is not about doing less; it is about doing what matters most

• Why does it hurt being a dental professional?

  Musculoskeletal pain in dentistry is expected and accepted – but you can effect change.

• Let’s put NHS Dentistry to the vote

  The Holyrood elections next May could signal a change in the fortunes of NHS dentistry.

• Planning for your retirement or selling your practice?

  It is essential to plan ahead to minimise your tax liabilities

• Fancy working in Barradise?

  My experience as a dentist on Barra - a six-month journey in paradise, by Kate MacLaren

• Reflections on our profession

  We are in a better place than we were in 2018.

• Building on success, investing in the future

  Expanding oral health services in the Western Isles

• Taking the next stepin Sustainability – The MC Repairs FREEPost Box 

  Contributing to a more sustainable future, one repair at a time

• Managing change

  Martyn Bradshaw from PFM Dental discusses key factors in selling your practice.

• World Homeless Day 2025

  Meet the team from Performance Finance abseiling to make a difference in the world

• NHS vs Private

  Striking the right balance for your practice

• AI in dentistry and data protection

  Balancing innovation with privacy rights

• Reviewing the Scottish dental market

  We recently launched our Dental Market Review 2025 report, which provides an in-depth overview of the UK dental market over…

• The cost of standing still

  Why now is the time to review your numbers

• Clyde Munro appoints leading UK dentist as non-executive director

  Dr Adam Thorne is the owner of Harley Street Dental Studio in London.

• Scottish Government announces SDR amendments

  Updates follow feedback from the Scottish Dental Practice Committee.

• Stem cell studies pave the way for regenerating lost teeth

  Stem cell research findings provide a mechanistic framework for tooth root formation.

• Clyde Munro Celebrates with Clinical Conference

  Clyde Munro’s Clinical Conference 2025 in Glasgow drew 200+ dental professionals for complimentary CPD sessions, expert speakers, career development, and evening networking with trade partners and exhibitors.

• Agilio launches iGrow to power growth for independent dental practices

  Agilio has launched iGrow, a first-of-its-kind growth platform which gives independent practices the tools to compete with corporates, attract patients…

• New GDC chair and council members take office  

  Looking ahead to the publication of the GDC's new corporate strategy.

• Put patients first with Clyde Munro

  Clyde Munro is proud to be the leading dental provider in Scotland. We understand exactly what it means to deliver…

• Portfolio requirements for restorative dentistry

  Associate Fellowship acts as a stepping stone to Fellowship, recognising enhanced knowledge and skills.

• Revised standards for dental education

  The GDCs' new standards reflect modern dental education needs.

• GDC publishes whistleblowing disclosures report 

  79 disclosures were received - the same number as last year.

• Why are male dentists not asking for help?

  BDA Benevolent Fund reveals that over the past year, every call has been from a woman.

• British Orthodontic Society launches ‘My Missing Teeth’

  Resource is the result of collaboration across the dental specialties.

• Oral bacteria linked to Parkinson’s via the gut-brain axis

  Finding highlights the potential of targeting the gut microbiota as a therapeutic strategy.