NASDAL Scotland Forum 2026: confidence, change and the future of Scottish dentistry
Forum provided an open environment for delegates to share experiences, observations and concerns Read more
Scottish Institute for Dental Nursing Education launches
Alison Thewliss with Chief Dental Officer Dr Gillian Leslie, New College Lanarkshire Principal, Professor Christopher Moore and Susan Lady Haughey CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.
Community Care Minister Alison Thewliss MSP said it would provide vital educational opportunities. Read more
Application window open for next diet of new dental exams
Examinations form a key part of the UK dental career journey Read more
Huge rise in whistleblowing to the GDC
The number of cases investigated by the General Dental Council (GDC) as the result of whistleblowing increased by 74%, to… Read more
Scientists target gum disease with virus
The FNU1 virus reduced total bacterial levels by 94 per cent Read more
Award entries for Foundation Trainees opens
The CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, promoting excellence in clinical skills and patient care, has opened for 2027 entries Read more
University of Dundee installs cutting-edge dental simulators
Allowing dental students to practise their motor skills in an augmented reality environment Read more
Scots universities take top two places for dentistry in UK guide
The Guardian newspaper used eight measures of performance, covering all stages of the student life cycle Read more
College supports GDC pivot from standards to principles
But it acknowledges this would place new expectations of agency and responsibility on the practitioner Read more
Call for greater focus on the role of oral health in later life
New guidelines provide practical support for oral health teams across general, community and hospital dental services Read more
In Focus
Professionalism principles must include more clarity on use of AI
Calls have also been made for ethics and patient interests to be explicitly stated in the framework Read more
Buyer demand surges as competition for quality dental practices intensifies
Larger dental groups, corporates and private equity-backed investors are competing for the highest-quality opportunities Read more
BSPD and Dental Trauma UK announce new collaboration to support clinicians
Reflects a shared commitment to improving the oral health, wellbeing and clinical outcomes of children and young people Read more
Injection moulding: more than just composite veneers
Picture: Kamal Hoseinianzade / https://unsplash.com/@teravis_sk
Practical, hands-on training in case selection, workflows and technique Read more
Oral health should be an integral part of general healthcare, says new white paper
It calls for closer collaboration between dental, medical, public-health and social-care professionals Read more
Symposium brings leading practitioners to Edinburgh
The Row Dental’s Edinburgh Education Symposium brings together dentists from across the UK at the National Gallery of Scotland on Saturday 14 November Read more
Smile! Dyson launches toothbrush with a live filming camera
Sir James Dyson unveiling the Dyson CameraJet toothbrush in Paris. Picture by Doug Peters/PA Media Assignments
Features ‘optical targeting’ to identify gaps between teeth and precision-floss while brushing Read more
Health board cuts unlikely to deliver for patients or practitioners, says the BDA
The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has expressed profound scepticism of plans for the reform of Scotland’s health boards and… Read more
Dundee University wins Oral Health Professional Educators Award
Awards celebrate excellence in sustainability and social responsibility in oral health education Read more
Paediatric surgery at Elgin may not be restored until the end of December
10 dental cases are affected Read more
Baby food pouches more like sugary drinks than nutritious food, study concludes
Researchers reviewed commercial baby foods available in six Glasgow hypermarkets Read more
Children across Scotland waiting more than a year for inpatient and outpatient dental appointments
Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by the Liberal Democrats Read more
Tooth count linked to survival following pancreatic cancer surgery
Patients with 21 or more natural teeth had a survival time rate double that of those with 20 or fewer Read more
Coming to Scotland again … ‘Turkey Teeth’
GDC has expressed concern about the legality of these events Read more
Air pollution can worsen periodontal disease
Particulate matter increases oxidative stress and intensifies inflammatory response Read more
3D models will help dentists master complex procedures
Replicating not only the anatomy of teeth, jawbone and soft tissue, but also how they respond during surgery Read more
Number of registered dental care professionals rises by 5%
An increase of 3,746 professionals compared with the post-renewal register count in 2025 Read more
Dentists to receive pay rise this autumn
The rise ranges from approximately £2,030 to £4,294 per annum Read more
Omega-3 plus low-dose aspirin produces antibiotic-like results
The findings are particularly relevant amid growing global concern about bacterial resistance Read more
Scottish dentists’ income increased by 9.3%
The taxable income of self-employed dentists in Scotland rose by 9.3%, from an average of £90,600 in 2023/24 to £99,100… Read more