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
Flight time: what practitioners can learn from pilots
Lessons from the evolution of human factors in aviation can be applied in a healthcare setting “Would you behave differently… Read more
Toothboost: a new solution in oral care
A Scottish start-up has developed a technology to remineralise teeth ‘on the go’ Novel and successful biotech products often spring… Read more
Saving children’s teeth in Sudan – without anaesthetic or drills
The Hall technique, developed in Scotland, is transforming dental care at a clinic in Khartoum Tooth decay is the most… Read more
Looking ahead to 2021
The process for developing a revised set of learning outcomes is about to begin The General Dental Council is embarking… Read more
Climate change?
Taking a QI approach to dental safety Embedding a systematic approach to analysing quality across the team How safe are… Read more
In Depth
Building a quality improvement culture in primary dental care
Interim Chief Dental Officer Tom Ferris places the safety climate survey in its wider context Dentists have been undertaking clinical… Read more
Plagiarism and how to avoid being accused
A recent GDC FTP case involving five Scottish dentists has highlighted an issue regarding audits and SAEs Dental Protection has… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Life savers
Oral cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the UK. In the last 20 years, the diagnosis of… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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