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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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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Saving the Sixes: the judgement challenges
Gain knowledge of new facts about First Permanent Molars and new approaches to caries in children
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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…
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Support is key for increasing number of international dental graduates
Call follows publication of the General Dental Council’s latest statistical report
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AI and virtual tech take centre stage at dental conference
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh unveils expert speaker programme for 2026 Dental Triennial Conference
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International dentists outnumber UK dentists joining GDC register
Supporting a diverse and growing dental workforce is one of the regulator's core commitments
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Former cinema to be converted into dental practice
It will also serve as the administrative headquarters of a series of practices
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GDC confirms first ORE sittings and fees under new contract
Increasing capacity forms part of a collaborative approach to supporting the workforce and improving access to care for patients
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Changing lives at the checkout
Savers stores' support for Operation Smile enables life changing surgeries
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Truly Dental enters Scotland with purchase of private Glasgow practice
Dental implant clinic 3 Step Smiles
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References
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Mothers’ prenatal immunity shapes lifelong resistance to gum disease
The discovery opens the door for potential preventive strategies, such as maternal immunisation
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Archaeological evidence of ancient gold ligature discovered
Researchers say the rationale for undergoing the procedure went beyond retaining oral function
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NHS Dental Symposium hosted by GG&C LDC
On Friday 30 October at 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, from 9am to 4.55pm, followed by a drinks reception.
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Scotland: one in five unable to access NHS dental care
BDA throws down the mantle to parties ahead of the Scottish elections
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Updates to two important SDCEP resources published
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis and Management of Acute Dental Problems
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BDA’s industry award ‘reflects commitment to members’
Team was recognised for moving NHS dentistry from the periphery to front page news
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New dental examinations now open for applications
Exams will offer a joined-up approach to assessment and provide a clearer training pathway for all specialties.
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Fighting oral cancer with bioengineered chewing gum
Antiviral and antibacterial chewing gums reduce the levels of three microbes linked to worse outcomes in oral cancers.
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For sale: modernist masterpiece used to pay for dental work
Painted in Glasgow by a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany
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Half of dentists consider cutting their hours due to stress, survey shows
Nearly half of dental professionals have considered reducing their working hours and almost a third have thought about leaving the…