The potential impact of water fluoridation on dental caries in Scotland
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Reintroduction could offer important public health benefits, according to study. Read more
New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century
More than 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit. Read more
Pulpotomy and Hall Crown Course
Hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow on 9 March. Read more
Perio federation welcomes WHO declaration
For the first time, oral health is embedded within a global political declaration on NCDs and mental health. Read more
Faculty of Dental Surgery RCPSG welcomes new Dean
Vicki Greig was joined by Craig Mather and Albert Yeung who were elected Vice Deans. Read more
Periodontitis prevention could decrease heart problems
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American Heart Association statement features new data supporting association between periodontal disease and ASCVD. Read more
BDA aiming to empower members
In Scotland, it will publish its manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections. Read more
Higher maternal vitamin D linked to lower childhood tooth decay
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Mid-to-late pregnancy stands out as a window where higher of levels of supplement have strongest correlation. Read more
Raj Rattan appointed Global Adviser to MPS
He will will act as a senior global ambassador, drawing on his extensive clinical background and ongoing clinical work. Read more
Kirkliston Dental Surgery sold
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It has been purchased by Vineeth Balachandran. Read more
In Focus
GDC publishes updated decision-making guidance for practice committees
Part of its effort to improve fitness to practise processes and increase transparency. Read more
The future of early childhood tooth decay detection?
Could 3D AI technology pave the way for significantly faster and more accessible care. Read more
Uist dental service in crisis
Two long-serving dentists have quit within weeks of each other. Read more
Supporting micro-group growth
ADG in partnership with Agilio launches business mentoring. Read more
New owner for Glasgow health centre practice
Pollok Health Centre Dental Practice bought by Ahmed Shaikh, an independent multi-site operator. Read more
A new voice for the profession
BSDHT to launch Dental Health Matters podcast. Read more
Faculty of Dental Surgery launches manifesto for Scottish Parliament election
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It demands action on the workforce, vaping, health inequalities, obesity and cancer. Read more
College members appointed to senior BADN roles
They are Carolyn Roberts, Preetee Hylton and Rebecca Silver. Read more
Making dental drills less anxiety inducing
Researchers say that by studying a drill’s aeroacoustics the anxiety-causing sounds can be identified and decreased. Read more
Scottish Government seeks interim deputy CDO
This is an exciting opportunity at a complex time, said CDO Tom Ferris. Read more
MDDUS announces new Head of Dental
MDDUS, which represents 70,000 dentists and doctors across the UK, has appointed Helen Kaney to the role of Head of… Read more
The staircase of a tooth: a restorative philosophy for a new era
Time to shift the clinical journey, says Ben Atkins. Read more
New Chief Dental Officer for Scotland announced
Gillian Leslie takes over from Tom Ferris who retires next month. Read more
Plans to turn Dunfermline cinema into dental surgery withdrawn
Aberdeen-based Dr Osama Mochli had submitted an application for listed building consent. Read more
Dentists call time on year-long waits for child tooth extractions
Some waiting over 36 months in pain for care. Read more
Garlic mouthwash? Hmm…
Study says it demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy and offers longer-lasting effects. Read more
Root canal treatment reduces heart disease and diabetes risk
Root canal infections can cause bacteria to enter the blood, leading to inflammation, heart disease and diabetes risk.
In the first of its kind research, a King’s College London team tracked changes in blood chemistry following root canal treatment for apical periodontitis. Read more
GDC publishes new strategy aimed at building trust
Regulator undertakes to support professionalism, enable learning and resolve issues quickly and proportionately. Read more
Disrupting bacterial ‘chatter’ could improve oral health
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Communication between bacteria in the mouth could be ‘hacked’ to prevent formulation of plaque. Read more
New policy to support refugee and displaced dental professionals
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Aimed at removing unnecessary barriers for those unable to provide standard documentation. Read more