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Gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis: circular link revealed
Association between periodontitis is well established, but which comes first has long been debated by scientists. Read more
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Scottish Government suing hundreds of dentists
For failing to carry out enough work on the NHS after receiving bursaries. Read more
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Trainee dental nurses to start formal training sooner under new GDC requirements
The aim is to help ensure individuals move into formal training more quickly. Read more
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What makes tomatoes red may also influence people’s risk of gum disease
Picture by Alex Ghizila
People with adequate lycopene intake had about one-third the risk of severe periodontitis. Read more
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Financial threshold for general dentistry to be removed
It will replaced with a new prior approval system that focuses on clinical considerations. Read more
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Initiatives on sexual misconduct in dentistry
Former Clinical Fellow Lauren Stockham explores insights. Read more
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Tipton Training transformed my early career
Conall (right) during his training
Dr Conall Strickland on how postgraduate courses with Tipton Training shaped his professional life. Read more
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Beyond surgery: restoring implants with confidence
Embracing a prosthetically-driven approach and working with trusted solutions can deliver exceptional implant-retained smiles for your patients, writes Coltene’s Nicolas Coomber. Read more
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February 2026
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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Positive steps
Building on her involvement in driving payment reform, Scotland’s new Chief Dental Officer has signalled her resolve to go further Read more