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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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…
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College opens four new routes to Associate Fellowship
Four new routes to Associate Fellowship have been opened by the The College of General Dentistry (CGDent), significantly widening eligibility…
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BDIA and BADN announce partnership
Organisations say they can offer greater support, share knowledge and create new opportunities for their members
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Losing teeth may lead to weight gain, researchers report
The loss of teeth affects a person's chewing ability, which can limit their healthy food choices.
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New toothpaste stops periodontal pathogens
Contains a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause periodontitis.
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Catherine Rutland to deliver 2026 College Lecture
The Ethical Shield: protecting enamel, professional integrity and patient smiles.
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New course to help dental team embody professionalism
Gives dental practitioners practical ways to think through difficult situations and protect their professional position.
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Questions as Sarwar ‘backs plans to cut NHS Scotland dental services’, reports The National
Newspaper cites Scottish Dental's report of Vermillion's Biennial Symposium.
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What a transformation
The recently opened Dental Clinic Ayr is a showcase for IWT Dental Supplies' expertise and exceptional service.
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Why Scottish dentists drink more than they admit
The profession celebrates clinical excellence but quietly ignores how dentists are coping with the weight of it
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What’s in a number?
Figures surrounding the number of dentists entering the profession must be scrutinised
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How could you help tackle obesity in children
Dental teams have an important role to play in reducing obesity in children.
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Celebrating 20 years of Childsmile
Scotland’s national oral health improvement programme Childsmile turns 20 and has halved tooth decay among children.
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The establishment of atraumatic tooth extraction
Performing atraumatic tooth extraction using piezoelectric surgery simplifies the procedure and yields superior outcomes compared with conventional methods.
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Everything comes down to trust
Without trust we are all lost, but we must be worth that trust.
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Let hypnosis guide you to inner peace
As Glasgow prepares to welcome delegates to the XVII European Society of Hypnosis Congress, Mike Gow provides a preview.
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Retention versus recruitment
A Scottish Labour Party proposal has sparked a debate around the use of golden handcuffs.