Kirkliston Dental Surgery sold
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It has been purchased by Vineeth Balachandran. Read more
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
In Focus
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Plans to turn Dunfermline cinema into dental surgery withdrawn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
BACD: Welcome the next President
Dr Carol Somerville Roberts’ tenure will promote stability and community. Read more
Turkish dental clinics target Scotland
New report says the global value of dental tourism is set to increase by £40bn over the next 10 years. Read more
CGDent: 31st annual Lilian Lindsay Memorial Lecture
Entitled ‘Movers and shakers: remembered and forgotten’. Read more
CDO letter: dementia post-diagnosis
A real opportunity for the profession to offer an early assessment of dental need. Read more
GDC opens annual renewal period for dentists
£698 fee must be paid by by 31 December. Read more
Countries agree to end mercury fillings by 2034
Forthcoming Glasgow event will discuss alternatives to amalgam. Read more
Bioinspired gel restores and regenerates dental enamel
Electron microscopy images of a tooth with demineralised enamel showing eroded apatite crystals (left) and a similar demineralised tooth after a 2-week treatment showing epitaxially regenerated enamel crystals (right).
Opens up new possibilities for effective, long-lasting preventive and restorative treatment. Read more
Ukrainian dentist creates robot receptionist
Kyiv startup is aiming to support digitalisation of the service sector. Read more
Provider of overseas registration exam announced
Contract could more than double the number of dentists joining the register via ORE. Read more