The future of dental practice; time is of the essence
The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) published its keenly anticipated ‘rapid review’ report on aerosol generating procedures (AGPs)and COVID-19… Read more
SDA; ‘We want to become the voice of dentistry in Scotland’
Q&A with James Craig Why has the SDA been set-up? There have been multiple issues facing dentistry in Scotland for… Read more
Practice owners; new group aims to take the lead
Like everyone, David Gibb has found it a worrying time for his family, friends – and the future of his… Read more
Learning from COVID-19
Abstract This article reflects on the learning that has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the innovative opportunities for… Read more
Picture this, an optimist
Jim Hall, co-founder, Clyde Munro Dental Group
Twenty years ago, the co-founder of Clyde Munro transitioned from a legacy business into new technologies; he remains as fleet of foot today Read more
Lessons from lockdown – this isn’t normal
At times, the path out feels more like trying to escape from a maze Read more
Face-to-face training will return
But increasing and improving access to online CPD is the way forward Read more
Time for a radical rethink
Michael Dhesi, principal dentist at Greygables Dental, on his experience of lockdown and the future of dentistry Read more
Bridging the gap
Figure 1 - As part of their training rural health workers are taught to give appropriate oral health messages to their communities
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation of 2020 Dental Training Programmes, the UK NGO Bridge2Aid sees a positive future Read more
We can see you now, virtually
To say that Gregor McPherson’s journey to becoming a dentist – aged 30 – was unusual, is an understatement. “I… Read more
In Depth
Can simulation really be the future?
he middle of March found me travelling to Kuala Lumpur as part of a Member of the Faculty of Dental… Read more
Why we will have to adapt
he profession watched with concern as healthcare workers battled coronavirus across the globe. In early March we were preparing for… Read more
Practice faces drastic change
y diary from February to June of 2020 was busy. It encompassed formal duties in my role as an FGDP… Read more
Anxious, scared and upset
It has been a very difficult and challenging time. I’m a dental nurse working cross-site between the Paediatric Department at… Read more
I felt guilt, at home, conducting virtual clinics
Do I like working from home? I can’t say I do, beyond the lack of commuting. Despite putting in my… Read more
Already isolated, support for the homeless is on hold
What’s been your experience of the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown? Professionally, it has been a challenge to manage the crisis,… Read more
The industry looks ahead
ith conventional high street dentistry closed down for more than two months, the UK’s dental industry has seen a massive… Read more
A dental family; stronger together
very dentist has had a different experience of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some have seen their incomes evaporate almost overnight. Others… Read more
An opportunity for renewal
“I feel both hopeful and nervous,” said Professor Jason Leitch, Scotland’s National Clinical Director and, arguably, the public face of… Read more
Revealed: the big gap between NHS and private practice
This month sees the inaugural launch of the NASDAL Scotland (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) Benchmarking Statistics.… Read more
A spirit of quiet effectiveness
Alan Whittet, Senior Dental Adviser for Practitioner Services Division of NHS NSS.
The payment regulator’s focus is on partnership and working with dentists to improve the system For those of us who… Read more
Spotlight: Philip Byrne
Why dentistry? I don’t come from a medical family – my mum was a waitress and my dad, a hotel… Read more
Inspired to teach
Sarah Pollington will bring both experience and new ways of thinking to dental education The Royal College of Physicians and… Read more
Profession’s future hangs in the balance
Early morning a deserted Aberdeen
As urgent care hubs were readied to provide emergency dentistry,practitioners were left wondering about their future The School of Stomatology… Read more
For Generation Childsmile
The design of a new model of oral health care in Scotland, which would transform the treatment of adult NHS… Read more
GDC probes Practitioner Services
Regulator to investigate allegations that dentists were forced to repay fees ‘under duress’ As outlined in our news story, the… Read more
Scottish Dental Show 2020 Register now!
Earn up to 10 hours of continual professional development Registration is now open for the Scottish Dental Show 2020 (sdshow.co.uk).… Read more
The art of dentistry… a search for identity
How creativity could improve wellbeing, clinical practice and public health Rachel Jackson was six months into a four-year BDS programme… Read more
Replacing the Dental Practice Board
A new national dental governance structure is taking shape “The role of the Scottish Dental Practice Board (SDPB) has been… Read more
Clinical techniques showcased
Prominent UK dentists and experts in leadership share their insights Members of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners Scotland celebrated… Read more