October 2023
In this issue: Fostering women’s careers, A new Dean for Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery. News on the payment reform and more. Read more
Leading dental group acquires 20th practice
An established dental clinic in Inverclyde has become the latest acquisition by a leading Scottish dentistry group. Port Glasgow’s Belhaven… Read more
Next First Minister ‘must halt exodus from NHS dentistry’
The British Dental Association has warned that the future of NHS dentistry in Scotland is in doubt and that, for… Read more
GDC introduces further improvements to fitness to practise processes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced “some small but important changes” to its fitness to practise processes. The regulator… Read more
Successful Cumbernauld dental practice sold to first-time buyer
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Village Dental Surgery in Cumbernauld. Established in 1980, The Village Dental… Read more
A positive way forward
Dental health for all: Critical steps for reducing inequalities in oral health for people with disabilities In 2012, the International… Read more
Quality is in demand
Future-proofed practices will attract premium prices as demand for the best assets exceeds supply Specialist business property adviser Christie &… Read more
Raising awareness
Dental students are working with a Scotland-based charity to share good practice During Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, the Dundee Dental… Read more
Many collaborators, multiple opportunities
Local, national and international collaborations can yield outcomes that exceed expectations It was a great honour for a team involved… Read more
See you there!
The Scottish Dental Show is a great opportunity for professional development, to meet colleagues and to engage with suppliers and advisers Read more
Editorial
A root canal treatment alternative? GDPs wanted for important research study
Researchers look at alternative procedure for tackling irreversible pulpitis Read more
New Year: New SDR?
Questions abound. What will the fee structure look like? ‘New Determination 1’: what about the rest? The devil will be in the detail Read more
On the critical list
NHS dentistry is ‘broken’ and ‘real reform won’t wait’, warn practitioners Read more
Dental surgery in South Lanarkshire sells – for the first time in 33 years
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of J & U Blessing Dental Surgery in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.… Read more
Why wait? Straighten and whiten together
For patients already enjoying the benefits of clear aligner treatment, they can now have the additional benefit of whitening and… Read more
A new model
Is now the time for a new model of preventative treatment? Editor, WIll Peakin asks the question in his December column Read more
Help shape dentistry’s future
Wanted: General Dental Practitioners for important three-year research trial Read more
Success of first wellbeing symposium
Professor Gibson speaking at the symposium
Wellbeing was top of the agenda at Scotland’s first-ever Symposium and Dinner in aid of the Canmore Trust to raise awareness in the profession Read more
Call to simplify NHS treatment list
A recent survey shows scottish dentists are in favour of simplifying the NHS treatment list Read more
Government asks to see accounts
The Scottish Government has asked NHS practices to share their accounts to help it better understand the pressures practices face Read more
College to develop register of dental experts and assessors
The College of General Dentistry has declared its intention to develop a register of individuals with suitable experience and training… Read more
Evidence-based research links SDF treatments to numerous oral health benefits
Evidence-based research for applying a medical model of care to restorative dentistry using SDF treatments is outlined in a new… Read more
Implants 101: everything the general dentist should know about implants
At this year’s Scottish Dental Show, Dr Tariq Ali, Clinical Director & Principal Dentist at the Centre for Implant Dentistry,… Read more
James Gall, 21 April 1924-18 July 2022: An Appreciation
James Gall was known by many as Jim, or Jimmy but to his family he was Grandpa Gee or just… Read more
An update on the efficacy of mouthwash use
On 10 October, Johnson & Johnson Ltd., the makers of Listerine®, hosted a press briefing at Ogilvy & Mather Sea… Read more
Frequently asked questions on the new research
1. What are the main conclusions from LISTERINE®’s new research? The peer reviewed clinical studies published this year in the… Read more
Improved scanning of shiny telescope prosthesis
In digital dentistry, transparent and shiny surfaces have to be matted for scanning purposes. Now there is a new scanning… Read more
SDI’s Luna 2 universal composite stands up to common clinical challenges
As a leading manufacturer of dental products, SDI continues to find new ways to meet clinical challenges with Luna 2.… Read more
GC Europe celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commitment to quality in oral health
October 14 2022 marked GC Europe’s 50th anniversary and an opportunity for the company to commemorate its unwavering dedication to… Read more
Consultation on draft Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) 01-05.
A draft of SHTM01-05, Management, equipment and process of the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit (LDU)… Read more