Scottish Dental

Articles from February 2026

• Artificial saliva protects teeth from acid and decay

  The key ingredient, CANECPI-5, binds directly to enamel, forming a shield against acids.

• Ambitious dentists can go far

  Elevate your dental career with Clyde Munro. Their Scottish practices offer clinical autonomy, cutting-edge digital technology, and unparalleled professional support.

• A scoping review of suicide in the dental workforce

  Reducing stigma, strengthening surveillance and targeted supports are needed to safeguard dentists' wellbeing

• A job, a career, a lifestyle

  Are you looking for your next career move? Are you interested in changing more than just your job title? With…

• BDA recognises outstanding dentists

  They include Laura Cross, of Scotland's Hospital Dental Service.

• Education booking opens soon!

  Earn up to 10 hours of CPD by attending lectures and workshops at the Scottish Dental Show 2026. Join us on 12-13 June at Braehead Arena.

• A new generation of dental exams is coming

  Part of a new approach to assessment which will also see changes to the MFDS qualification.

• Evaluating microplastics effect on the immune system

  3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones.

• William Thomson MacCulloch

  His most enduring professional legacy lies in his pioneering work on ceramic veneers.

• CGDent and GC launch the Tom Bereznicki Award for tooth wear cases

  Recognises restorative and aesthetic dentistry skills and patient care.

• GDC consults on fitness to practise guidance

  The aim is to support fairer, more proportionate decisions.

• A powder that whitens teeth without damaging them?

  Researchers say that as well as whitening it also repairs enamel and supports healthy oral bacteria.

• MyGDC goes live in ‘first’ for dental registration  

  For the first time, anyone applying to join the dental register can do so entirely online.

• Latest clinical advice to staff managing dental-related conditions

  Updated resources published to support dental and other health and care staff.

• Research captures emotional and social realities of denture wearers

  Questionnaire developed to better understand how dentures impact daily life and wellbeing.

• Oral bacterium may promote breast cancer development

  Bacterium associated with periodontal disease can promote breast cancer initiation, tumour growth and spread.

• Teeth, bones and developmental milestones

  Caring for smiles across the life course

• Recruitment of Dean, Faculty of Dental Nursing and Orthodontic Therapy

  All dental nurses and orthodontic therapists are invited to consider applying.

• Dentists challenge Scottish political parties: future proof service or lose it

  One in five adults in Scotland say they have been unable to access NHS dental care.

• Why isolation performance matters in restorative dentistry

  Effective isolation is crucial for successful restorative dentistry. Properly controlling moisture and microbes helps to establish a dry working field…

• No hygiene re-charge: is this hurting your practice value?

  When valuing a dental practice, we see a number of instances where when a practice has a hygienist or therapist,…

• College inaugurates first Faculty Deans

  The new Deans were inaugurated by College President Roshni Karia MCGDent at a meeting of the College Council.

• GDC to launch new user-friendly online registration portal

  Replaces eGDC and modernises how future and current dental professionals apply for and manage their registration.

• BSPD’s mission statement refresh includes first-ever children’s version

  Three-year plan is based on eight core aims and keeping the most vulnerable young people at its heart.

• 20 years of financial support: one unmissable conversation

  Let’s talk new start dental squats!

• The rise of AI receptionists in Scottish dental practices

  Dental practices across Scotland are facing increasing pressure at the front desk. Rising patient demand, growing administrative workloads and ongoing…

• Review of education 2024-2025 published

  It reveals that there has been a significant growth in new programme approvals.

• GDC shares more details on new ORE contract 

  It could result in a five-fold increase in the number of internationally qualified dentists joining the register.

• Antimicrobial resistance campaign

  The whole dental team has a key role in reducing the impact of AMR through effective stewardship.

• Dentists criticise Scottish Labour’s tie-in plan

  Party says that Scottish university dental students should work in the NHS for five years.