Scottish Dental

• Indemnity and beyond

  

  UK Government Consultation on Indemnity – a view from Helen Kaney, Lead Dento-legal Consultant and Head of Dental Services, Scotland,… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• From strength to strength

  

  The Scottish Dental Show continues to evolve with a packed programme that delivers and enhances essential  clinical and business knowledge… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• The heights of success

  

  Ken Scoular’s passion for learning and training and his love of often hair-raising adventure have contributed to a lifetime of… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• Fraser still flourishing

  

  Thirty years after starting out as a sole practitioner, the popular winner of both the Clinician of the Year and… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• What the judges said

  Trainer of the Year: Gordon McGovern In this category, the judges were hoping to find someone who goes over and… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• Second thoughts lead to first place

  

  When Jane Paterson decided not to pursue her dream of becoming a vet, it was dentistry’s gain. Her commitment as… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• Don’t fear fallibility

  

  In the relentless drive to improve patient safety developments in training and education are crucial, and the increasing sophistication of… Read more

  June 17, 2019 / indepth

• What a show!

  

  2019’s Scottish Dental Show: have you signed up for the industry event of the year?  Once again, record numbers of… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• Life savers

  

  Oral cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the UK. In the last 20 years, the diagnosis of… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• A Scottish enlightenment

  

  In the second of our series of interviews examining the status of dentistry in the political and policy frameworks of… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

In Depth

• Assessment in aesthetic dentistry: A psychological perspective

  

  In our modern society, peer pressure to have the perfect appearance ensures there is a constant demand for cosmetic procedures.… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• Social media, a blessing or a curse?

  

  Words: Philip Johnstone, Dentolegal consultant team leader, Dental Protection The world has rapidly transformed into a highly technological place, and… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• Patient protection project proves a knock-out

  

  A trio of dental core trainees have been working with students and sports teams to improve outcomes following dental trauma… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• Patience rewarded

  

  Arthur Dent is a practising NHS dentist in Scotland. Got a comment or question for Arthur? Email arthurdent@sdmag.co.uk There are… Read more

  April 11, 2019 / indepth

• How to fight ‘fight or flight’

  

  HOW does it make you feel when your receptionist informs you that “this next patient is REALLY nervous”? Dental anxiety… Read more

  February 12, 2019 / indepth

• An assault on dignity

  

  Bullying within the workplace can take many forms, including verbal, non-verbal, psychological or even physical abuse. It can involve rudeness… Read more

  February 12, 2019 / indepth

• Politics and the dentist

  

  CC. Anas Sarwar Scottish Labour Party. Member of Scottish Parliament

  Healthcare is arguably one of the biggest political footballs there is: plans for the NHS can influence election results hugely;… Read more

  February 12, 2019 / indepth

• Help the Ageing

  

  Scotland’s ageing population is presenting new challenges to our healthcare system. One of the most pressing is the lack of… Read more

  February 12, 2019 / indepth

• Lives in your hands

  

  By and large, life in a dental clinic is free of incidents of high drama. However, all that changed for… Read more

  December 18, 2018 / indepth

• What lies beneath

  

  The dental profession is often viewed with envy. Outsiders perceive it as an ideal career: interesting, socially worthwhile, well-paid and… Read more

  December 18, 2018 / indepth