Still not equal
Exploring the impact of rising numbers of female dentists and practice owners Read more
A thrilling journey
Report of the global VR-haptic education meeting co-organised by the VR-Haptic Thinkers Team, University of Eastern Finland, and the University… Read more
Reflections on the future of dentistry in Scotland
The SDR continues to have fundamental flaws and a paradigm shift to address primary prevention, as described in the WHO… Read more
Navigating the future of dentistry: a journey into guided implant dentistry
In the world of dentistry, the evolution of technology has transformed traditional practices into highly sophisticated, precise, and patient-friendly procedures.… Read more
A passion for high-quality endodontics
The International congress is set to showcase Scotland
Glasgow to host global endodontics event with a packed programme running over three days Read more
Global experts urge control of gingivitis
Oral antiseptics and their role are highlighted as allies in the prevention of periodontal diseases Read more
Canine guidance: introducing pet therapy
Last month, Forfar Dental incorporated trained therapy dogs into the practice to enhance patient experience and reduce dental anxiety Read more
Reaching new heights!
More than 60 lectures and workshops around a packed exhibition floor – the Scottish Dental Show 2024 was the best yet Read more
Make bites brighter
Dentaid’s BrightBites is an oral health education scheme that delivers a lively, interactive presentation I live on the Isle of… Read more
A realistic way forward
The Realistic Dentistry Group sets out its purpose, vision and ambitions for a realistic way forward for the profession Do… Read more
In Depth
The Scottish Dental Show 2024: See you there!
The Scottish Dental Show is back on 31 May – 1 June with a bustling exhibition floor and a world-class education programme Read more
Reflections on dentistry in the army
A soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles fire his personal SA80 weapon during a live fire range on Exercise Wessex Storm. Exercise Wessex Storm intends to validate 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles to TL FOXTROT in order for them to assume very high readiness for their assumption of Air Manoeuvre Battle Group 1 (AMBG1). 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish are being validated for the Light Recce Strike (LRS) Concept of Employment (CONEMP) as part of the pathway to LRS FOC by 2025. The exercise will provide an opportunity for the British Army to demonstrate its ‘Future Soldier’ concept, agile adaptation and through air-land integration, 16 Air Assault BCT’s role as the land component of the UK’s Global Response Force.
The second of two articles on healthcare in the military Read more
EA4SD’s high performance Conference
The event was held at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.
EA4SD’s conference in Edinburgh was a unique opportunity to gain insights from leading presenters Read more
Haptic technology: The science of touch
Picture: Photographer London
Integration of virtual reality and haptic technologies into the dental curriculum is gaining momentum Read more
Looking to the future at this year’s Dentech Conference
Innovation took centre stage at the Forsyth Institute’s 2023 Dentech Conference in Somerville Massachusetts Read more
NHS dentistry reform; the start of a journey
A major reform of the system of payment for NHS dentistry in Scotland came into effect on1 November. Among the… Read more
An incredible journey
December saw the launch of author Phil Vasili’s book about Edward Tull-Warnock, thought to be Britain’s first qualified Black dentist.… Read more
Healthcare in the military: a career almost in dentistry
An insight into healthcare in the military from Major General Ewan Carmichael Read more
If you can’t connect the issues … think connective tissues
The zebra is the symbol of the charity Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can make a difference to patients’ lives – and that of the dental team Read more
Sports dentistry’s european experts meet
A look at the career of Sports Dentist John Haughy, ahead of the Clyde Munro sponsored European Association for Sports Dentistry International Symposium Read more
Regulation, litigation and NHS dentistry
In 1956, the General Dental Council (GDC) was introduced as the regulator of dentistry. The GDC comprised a body of… Read more
Misaligned … who’s smiling now?
Inside the bitter battle between an industry incumbent and a controversial challenger Read more
Education, examination and engagement
The new Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCSEd sets out his aims while in office Read more
Inspire and empower
I recently had the joy of speaking at Clyde Munro’s first Women in Dentistry event As one of Scotland’s largest… Read more
The future of dental education
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of the oldest surgical corporations in the world, was founded in 1505,… Read more
A new field is born
The third International Sports Dentistry Symposium, organised by the European Association for Sports Dentistry (EA4SD) and meeting in Edinburgh on 24-25… Read more
Who’s Who 2023-2024
Fadi Al-Silwadi After qualifying in dentistry, Fadi specialised in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Institute, a world-leading academic centre for… Read more
Clinical Leadership Fellowship
The General Dental Practitioner (GDP) Leadership Fellowship1 is a one-year, part-time programme which aims to develop future clinical leaders in… Read more
The impact of diet, vitamins and other micronutrients on preventing and treating periodontitis: a bibliography
Bibliography Iain L C Chapple, Philippe Bouchard, Maria Grazia Cagetti, Guglielmo Campus, Maria-Clotilde Carra, Fabio Cocco, Luigi Nibali, Philippe Hujoel, Marja L Laine, Peter… Read more
What a show!
Photograph: Mike Wilkinson.
More than 1,800 people attended the 2023 Scottish Dental Show, which featured a packed programme of lectures and workshops as… Read more