Dentists begin sitting a new generation of dental examinations
They replace a range of membership and fellowship exams previously delivered by individual colleges or groups of colleges Read more
Nuclear traces in teeth of stranded whales helps scientists reconstruct their life stories
A slice of Moby's tooth, showing the layers built up during his lifetime
Research paper also provides new insight into how whales’ teeth develop as they age Read more
Dundee Dental School celebrates international CPD success
The restorative dentistry programme combined lectures, live demonstrations, interactive discussion and hands-on workshops Read more
Major dental investment strengthens Glasgow’s healthcare offering
Creating a new base for complex dental treatment, professional education and laboratory services Read more
Acteon launches UK’s first national dental imaging education initiative
Universities will receive an Acteon C50 intraoral camera, together with onboarding and educational support Read more
NEBDN launches new CPD courses
NEBDN members at the launch party
They include medical emergencies, disinfection and decontamination, safeguarding and legal & ethical issues Read more
Time and support remain areas for improvement in GDC’s fitness to practise process
Less than half of all respondents described the process as fair, appropriate or proportionate Read more
Hundreds of orthodontists take the plunge
In support of Joff Machell, their colleague living with MND Read more
EFP guideline addresses management of acute periodontal conditions
Where timely treatment is crucial to control pain, infection and rapid tissue destruction Read more
Edinburgh dental diagnostic firm goes into administration
Company’s imaging system promised to revolutionise caries management Read more
BCAM expands Dental Faculty
Providing dentists with greater professional representation, education and peer support Read more
Oral Health Foundation appoints Andrew Hay as new Chief Executive
He has held senior roles at Co-op following an earlier career with Sainsbury’s Read more
Children in Scotland’s poorest communities continue to face the worst health outcomes
27% of five-year-olds in Scotland had obvious tooth decay in 2024-25, with no improvement since 2020 Read more
NASDAL Scotland Forum 2026: confidence, change and the future of Scottish dentistry
Forum provided an open environment for delegates to share experiences, observations and concerns Read more
Scottish Institute for Dental Nursing Education launches
Alison Thewliss with Chief Dental Officer Dr Gillian Leslie, New College Lanarkshire Principal, Professor Christopher Moore and Susan Lady Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.
Community Care Minister Alison Thewliss MSP said it would provide vital educational opportunities. Read more
Application window open for next diet of new dental exams
Examinations form a key part of the UK dental career journey Read more
Huge rise in whistleblowing to the GDC
The number of cases investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) as the result of whistleblowing increased by 74%, to… Read more
Scientists target gum disease with virus
The FNU1 virus reduced total bacterial levels by 94 per cent Read more
Award entries for Foundation Trainees opens
The CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, promoting excellence in clinical skills and patient care, has opened for 2027 entries Read more
University of Dundee installs cutting-edge dental simulators
Allowing dental students to practise their motor skills in an augmented reality environment Read more
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Scots universities take top two places for dentistry in UK guide
The Guardian newspaper used eight measures of performance, covering all stages of the student life cycle Read more
College supports GDC pivot from standards to principles
But it acknowledges this would place new expectations of agency and responsibility on the practitioner Read more
Call for greater focus on the role of oral health in later life
New guidelines provide practical support for oral health teams across general, community and hospital dental services Read more
Professionalism principles must include more clarity on use of AI
Calls have also been made for ethics and patient interests to be explicitly stated in the framework Read more
Buyer demand surges as competition for quality dental practices intensifies
Larger dental groups, corporates and private equity-backed investors are competing for the highest-quality opportunities Read more
BSPD and Dental Trauma UK announce new collaboration to support clinicians
Reflects a shared commitment to improving the oral health, wellbeing and clinical outcomes of children and young people Read more
Injection moulding: more than just composite veneers
Picture: Kamal Hoseinianzade / https://unsplash.com/@teravis_sk
Practical, hands-on training in case selection, workflows and technique Read more
Oral health should be an integral part of general healthcare, says new white paper
It calls for closer collaboration between dental, medical, public-health and social-care professionals Read more
Symposium brings leading practitioners to Edinburgh
The Row Dental’s Edinburgh Education Symposium brings together dentists from across the UK at the National Gallery of Scotland on Saturday 14 November Read more
Smile! Dyson launches toothbrush with a live filming camera
Sir James Dyson unveiling the Dyson CameraJet toothbrush in Paris. Picture by Doug Peters/PA Media Assignments
Features ‘optical targeting’ to identify gaps between teeth and precision-floss while brushing Read more
Health board cuts unlikely to deliver for patients or practitioners, says the BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has expressed profound scepticism of plans for the reform of Scotland’s health boards and… Read more
Dundee University wins Oral Health Professional Educators Award
Awards celebrate excellence in sustainability and social responsibility in oral health education Read more
Paediatric surgery at Elgin may not be restored until the end of December
10 dental cases are affected Read more
Baby food pouches more like sugary drinks than nutritious food, study concludes
Researchers reviewed commercial baby foods available in six Glasgow hypermarkets Read more
Children across Scotland waiting more than a year for inpatient and outpatient dental appointments
Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by the Liberal Democrats Read more
Tooth count linked to survival following pancreatic cancer surgery
Patients with 21 or more natural teeth had a survival time rate double that of those with 20 or fewer Read more
Coming to Scotland again … ‘Turkey Teeth’
GDC has expressed concern about the legality of these events Read more
Air pollution can worsen periodontal disease
Particulate matter increases oxidative stress and intensifies inflammatory response Read more
3D models will help dentists master complex procedures
Replicating not only the anatomy of teeth, jawbone and soft tissue, but also how they respond during surgery Read more
Number of registered dental care professionals rises by 5%
An increase of 3,746 professionals compared with the post-renewal register count in 2025 Read more
Dentists to receive pay rise this autumn
The rise ranges from approximately £2,030 to £4,294 per annum Read more
Omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin produces antibiotic-like results
The findings are particularly relevant amid growing global concern about bacterial resistance Read more
Scottish dentists’ income increased by 9.3%
The taxable income of self-employed dentists in Scotland rose by 9.3%, from an average of £90,600 in 2023/24 to £99,100… Read more
Consultation launched on new guidance for fitness to practise decision makers
The work forms part of the GDC’s 2026–2028 corporate strategy Read more
New Dean of the Faculty of Dental Nursing & Orthodontic Therapy
Dr Debbie Reed FCGDent (l) and Professor Charlotte Jeavons FCGDent (r)
She succeeds Dr Debbie Reed Read more
Eight-surgery dental practice sold
Links Lodge Dental in Montrose cares for around 13,400 patients Read more
Resource to help dental students prepare for key test launched
Allows testing of judgement across key areas like professional integrity, resilience and empathy Read more
New therapy eliminates gum disease bacterium while preserving beneficial oral microbes
Researchers adapted near-infrared photoimmunotherapy, a technique originally developed for cancer treatment Read more
Scotland’s Quality Improvement activity update for 2026-27
This cycle year addresses anti-microbial stewardship Read more
Change in infective endocarditis prevention guidance announced
It is recommended that antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) be given to all high-risk patients undergoing extractions and oral surgery procedures Read more
BDIA launches skills board
Aims to develop a long-term, sustainable approach to skills development Read more
GG&C Local Dental Committee: NHS Dental Symposium
Gain more than five hours of continuing professional development Read more
GDC spent thousands on restaurants and hotels
And £1,410 on a trip to ‘escape rooms’ in London’s Oxford Street Read more
Regulator appoints new Registrant Council Member
Picture by Vicky Matthers Photography
Replacing Simon Morrow, who is set to conclude his term after eight years Read more
BOS announces new orthodontic therapist guidelines
Providing greater clarity on safe team-working Read more
