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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. Read more
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The establishment of atraumatic tooth extraction
Figure 1: Single-rooted tooth remnant with extensive coronal destruction and a subcrestal fracture
Performing atraumatic tooth extraction using piezoelectric surgery simplifies the procedure and yields superior outcomes compared with conventional methods. Read more
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Everything comes down to trust
Without trust we are all lost, but we must be worth that trust. Read more
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April 2026
Scottish Dental’s April 2026 issue features a Dental Show Preview, clinical insights, and expert advice on management, finance, and Childsmile. Read more
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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. Read more
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Retention versus recruitment
A Scottish Labour Party proposal has sparked a debate around the use of golden handcuffs. Read more
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A job, a career, a lifestyle
Are you looking for your next career move? Are you interested in changing more than just your job title? With… Read more
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BDA recognises outstanding dentists
Laura Cross
They include Laura Cross, of Scotland’s Hospital Dental Service. Read more
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Education booking opens soon!
Scottish Dental Show at Braehead, Glasgow. © Mike Wilkinson.
Earn up to 10 hours of CPD by attending lectures and workshops at the Scottish Dental Show 2026. Join us on 12-13 June at Braehead Arena. Read more
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A new generation of dental exams is coming
Part of a new approach to assessment which will also see changes to the MFDS qualification. Read more