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Dental professionals’ social media use should be recognised as part of CPD
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Study says dental professionals are operating largely outside the GDC’s recognition and quality assurance processes Read more
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Dentistry at a distance: Glasgow University partners in a 400 mile checkup via satellite
Robotic arm running a dental inspection on a simulated patient at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment. Picture: University of Glasgow
University and space agency successfully ran a remote dental exam using a secure satellite link and portable 5G cellular system Read more
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Not NHS vs Private: why Scotland is becoming a mixed dental economy by necessity
For many years, dentistry has been framed as a binary choice: NHS or private. But for many practices across Scotland,… Read more
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Concern raised over removal of VAT-exemption from orthodontic aligners
The change has significant implications for both patients and orthodontic practitioners Read more
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Transcrestal sinus elevation in extremely atrophic bone (2-3mm of residual bone height) using PRFG-endoret as grafting material. A retrospective case series.
Corresponding author: Eduardo Anitua DDS, MD, PhD1,2,3 1Private practice in oral implantology, Eduardo Anitua Institute, Vitoria, Spain. 2Clinical researcher, Eduardo… Read more
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Gum disease may spur a common and serious heart valve disease
Study has identified a potential biological pathway linking chronic oral gum disease to calcific aortic valve stenosis Read more
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BOS announces 2026 research awards
Access to care in the Highlands is one issue being supported Read more
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BSPD welcomes launch of Mini Mouth Care Matters training for health visiting teams
Brings together an e-learning programme, practical mouth check guide and an age-staged oral health advice checklist Read more
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Check CPD and indemnity in time, Dental Protection urges DCPs
DCPs have until 31 July to confirm that they meet all the requirements for renewal Read more
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When should clear aligners be used in growing patients and where do their limits still lie?
Dr Emmanuel Dumu’s session at BOC 2026 will tackle both questions Read more