In this issue: Scottish Dental magazine (April 2026) provides essential insights for dental professionals. This edition highlights a comprehensive Dental Show Preview and expert clinical articles. Featured content explores health topics like alcohol, obesity, hypnosis and the Childsmile initiative. Practice management and financial advice from Performance Finance and PFM. Readers can explore product news from NSK and Coltene, plus legal tips from Thorntons and professional Tipton Training updates.
Articles from April 2026
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See you soon!
At the Scottish Dental Show 2026, tomorrow and Saturday
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Researchers develop nature-inspired toothpaste for sensitive teeth
It includes a material originally developed for bone grafting
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Dental Protection urges Government to address AI liability gap
Amid growing concerns that clinicians, including dental professionals, may pay the price
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New dental examinations: colleges launch Q&A
Following the launch of a new generation of dental examinations, the Dental Examinations Executive has recorded an audio Question &…
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Controlled, predictable preparation with HyFlex – the HyFlex EDM OGSF system from Coltene
Dr Balraj Sekhon, principal dentist at Circle Dental Care in Trafford and Heaton Moor Dental in Stockport, describes the clinical…
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Simple canal preparation with HyFlex EDM OGSF from COLTENE
Successful endodontic treatment relies on efficient and predictable preparation, meaning the right tools are crucial. The HyFlex EDM OGSF Sequence…
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Around the world in 80 days for Macmillan Cancer Support
This summer, for Macmillan Cancer Support, the Eschmann team is taking on a challenge inspired by Phileas Fogg. The goal…
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GDC to relocate headquarters
The move is projected to generate £3.2 million in savings over five years
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Gain free Continuing Professional Development
Many lectures and workshops are fully booked, but there are still some that have places available.
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Patricia Thomson to be awarded College Medal
For exceptional service to the dental profession and its patients
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GDC publishes detailed fitness to practise report
For the first time, the report covers all four stages of the fitness to practise process
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Replacing ‘silver book’ with new professionalism framework
Its first objective is to support dental professionals in providing safe and effective care for their patients
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PSD Scotland achieves top HMIE ratings for Modern Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing programme
Graded as ‘Excellent: outstanding and sector leading’
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Dental Protection launches new CPD series for dental hygienists and dental therapists
Helping to build confidence in decision making, patient communication and professional responsibility
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New dental clinic proposed for Strathclyde Business Park
The applicant is Warrington-based dental implant provider 21D Clinical
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The good, the bad and the ugly of social media
Step into the reality behind the filters: from AI-generated deception to professionalism under pressure
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What is the future for Dental Nurses?
Explore how the role is evolving in contemporary dentistry
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Going beyond injectables
A new clinical framework for treating volume loss and metabolic ageing
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Kilburn Communications Bids a Fond Farewell to Editorial Director Sophie Chalk
Kilburn Communications announcing the departure of its exceptional Editorial Director, Sophie Chalk, after an outstanding 15 years with the agency.…
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Rewriting the rules: menopause is changing dentistry – are you ready?
Adele Johnston's session at SDS2026 will challenge traditional perceptions of menopause within dentistry and equip delegates with practical tools
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Endodontics in 2026: key updates for everyday practice
A focus on diagnosis and the therapeutic approaches required to deal with patients with pulpitis and apical periodontitis
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New report explores the growing shift away from NHS dentistry and what it means for practices
A major new report from Patient Plan Direct (PPD) is shedding light on one of the biggest pressures currently facing…
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Fellowships for the whole dental team launched
Represents a significant advance in the professional recognition available to members of the wider dental team
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British Association of Dental Nurses to merge with Community
The aim is to extend BADN's influence, expand its membership and enhance the offer it provides to its members
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Healthcare professionals don’t discuss link between diabetes and periodontal disease
Study highlights need to strengthen patient communication and improve referral pathways between medicine and dentistry
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Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities
Molar found in Siberia appears to show the earliest known evidence of dental treatment
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A new age of compliance – the impact of immigration policy on the UK dental sector
Migrant workers play a crucial role in sustaining the UK dental profession. Current figures indicate that for the first time,…
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Drop-in sessions to find out more about new dental exams
Prospective candidates can ask questions about the new tri-collegiate MFDS and Dental Specialty Fellowship exams beginning in October.
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Dental team completes London to Paris cycle challenge
Two dental professionals have completed a London to Paris cycling challenge raising more than £6,500 for charity. Suzanne Ord and…
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Five reasons to get a valuation before buying a dental practice
What do you do if you’ve found a practice but have no idea if the price is right, or even…