Meet the new CDO, Gillian Leslie. We discuss Artificial Intelligence in dentistry. A look at Edinburgh’s new summit on oral health and more in the February 2026 issue. Read more

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Careers don’t always go to plan, but there are things you can do to deal with the highs and lows of life as a dental professional says Alun K Rees. Read more

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Dr Anthony James shares a recent full arch rehabilitation case, for which he sought mentorship and guidance from an experienced clinician as part of his professional development Read more

The summit featured global leaders in periodontics and implantology including Professor Moritiz Kebschull
The Oral Health Summit in Edinburgh reinforced the importance of evidence-based practice. Read more

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Why supporting humans is the real opportunity for AI and replacing them is still artificial intelligence hype Read more
We might not have the money to spend on upgraded NHS services, but can we afford not to invest? Read more
Building on her involvement in driving payment reform, Scotland’s new Chief Dental Officer has signalled her resolve to go further Read more

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In a Q&A Scotland’s new CDO, Gillian Leslie, says she wants to see improved pathways for dentists and to make it possible for patients to have direct access to dental therapists Read more
Emerging research has begun to explore the ‘gut-oral microbiota axis,’ suggesting that the trillions of microorganisms residing in the digestive tract may influence health outside the intestines. Read more