People news: October
GDC appoints new Scottish representative Scotland has a new representative on the General Dental Council (GDC) following the appointment of… Read more
Dental Showcase dedicates day to needs of trainees
With no other UK event attracting such a wide range of dental suppliers under one roof, there will be plenty… Read more
Fears for NHS dentistry as incomes collapse
Concerns have been expressed about the long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry as new data1 shows NHS dentists have experienced a… Read more
NHS report: dentists’ morale continues downward trend
More than two thirds of principal dentists and over half of associate dentists in Scotland “often think about leaving general… Read more
Top dentists call for action on school meals in Scotland
Professor Graham Ogden Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
THE lunchtime menu in Scottish schools should be improved to reduce excess sugar and ensure children and young people eat… Read more
‘Don’t bury your head over tax,’ NASDAL tells dentists
The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has warned against ignoring tax issues after HMRC revealed plans… Read more
Roebuck named as new BSPD president
Liz Roebuck, a consultant in paediatric dentistry based in Edinburgh, is the new president of the British Society of Paediatric… Read more
The question of consent
In 2015, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling in the appeal case of a mother who had taken an… Read more
Focus on fighting childhood caries
The four chief investigators on the FiCTION trial: (l-r) Professors Nicola Innes, Gail Douglas, Anne Maguire and Jan Clarkson
The management of dental caries in children was one of the key topics discussed at the British Society of Paediatric… Read more
Access to funding and appetite for investment
By Aileen Boyle The UK’s Dental sector is, in many ways, in rude health, with strong demand for good quality,… Read more
Dental anxiety linked to overall quality of life
New research indicates that being afraid of the dentist could seriously damage your overall quality of life. A study published… Read more
Mission to close child health gap
Chief Dental Officer, Margie Taylor
Scotland’s Chief Dental Officer, Margie Taylor, has responded to a call for every child to be given an equal opportunity… Read more
Good oral health may aid heart attack recovery
New research has indicated that looking after their oral health could help the recovery of heart attack survivors’ cardiovascular system.… Read more
Charter seeks to cut smoking and improve oral health
Dental practices across the country are being urged to play an active part in supporting Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-Free… Read more
Associates advised to hold steady in face of status review
Tax experts are advising dental associates to hold steady as Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says it will review… Read more
Refugee dentists to be included in Glasgow retraining programme
Maggie Lennon, Director, Bridges Programme
Dentists are to be included in a scheme that has helped 37 refugee doctors start retraining to work in Scotland.… Read more
Robison attacks cap on visas for health professionals
Scotland’s Health Secretary has attacked the Home Office over its failure to grant visas to hundreds of dentists, doctors and… Read more
Implanting education into practice
Abid Faqir is the fourth Scots (or Scottish-based) president in ADI history, and, as he settles into his two-year term… Read more
Evolutionary talk
Chief Dental Officer, Margie Taylor
Following the publication of the new Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) in January, the press headlines have highlighted some of… Read more
New clinical director in Lanarkshire
NHS Lanarkshire has appointed Anne Moore as the clinical director for Public Dental Service. She was given the role permanently… Read more
Latest news
Best foot forward as Philip hits the floor for charity
Implant dentist Philip Friel put on his best dancing shoes to compete in a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’-style charity event the… Read more
Sarah Allen appointed as editor
The new editor of Scottish Dental magazine is to be Sarah Allen, the former director of membership and communications at… Read more
Dentist scales the heights in memory of mentor
Zoe Paterson, a University of Dundee dentistry graduate, has climbed Kilimanjaro in memory of her university supervisor and colleague, Dr… Read more
GDC seeks new council member from Scotland
The General Dental Council (GDC) has opened applications for a senior dental professional to join the regulator’s council. Last year… Read more
Remarkable insight and innovation from newly-launched Calcivis imaging system
The recently launched CALCIVIS imaging system is set to revolutionise the management of dental demineralisation. CALCIVIS is an innovative, early… Read more
BDA asks for data protection rethink
The British Dental Association (BDA) has asked the UK Government to prevent implementation of EU data regulations heaping unnecessary burdens… Read more
GDC launches consultation on training changes
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the way it quality assures education and… Read more
Bad weather policy essential, says MDDUS
Massive disruption by the ‘Beast from the East’ has shown exactly why medical and dental practices should have a bad… Read more
Newcastle student Joe named best undergraduate dentist
Joe Reid (25), a student at the University of Newcastle, has been named the UK and Ireland’s best undergraduate dentist… Read more
Dental Protection successful in challenging ‘irrational and unfair’ Practitioner Services decision on Payments
Dental Protection (DPL) has successfully challenged the actions of Practitioner Services (PSD) of NHS National Services Scotland in a Judicial… Read more
Ian Mills to be next Dean of FGDP(UK)
Ian Mills has been elected as the next dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)). Ian, who… Read more
BDA Scotland seek views on OHIP
BDA Scotland is seeking the views of dentists on the Scottish Government’s recently published Oral Health Improvement Plan (OHIP) through… Read more
GDC launches consultation on mechanism for setting fees
The General Dental Council (GDC) has launched a consultation on a new approach to setting fees. The new proposed policy… Read more
Scottish Dental Awards 2018
Winners from 2017 pictured with their trophies on the night
The shortlist for the Scottish Dental Awards is now out with the winners set to be announced at a star-studded… Read more
Scottish Government must tread carefully in shake-up of dental services
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged ministers to proceed with caution following publication of the Scottish Government’s Oral Health… Read more
General Dental Council seeks new Council member from Scotland
A new opportunity has opened for a senior dental professional from Scotland to join the GDC’s Council from 1 October… Read more
Are you ready for the show?
There are just a few short weeks until the Scottish Dental Show 2018 returns to Braehead Arena in Glasgow. This… Read more
Jabs for the Boys
A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and its potential impact on… Read more
Dangers of snacking for children’s teeth
Researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow have found that toothbrushing alone is not enough to protect children’s teeth… Read more
Perth symposium focus on service excellence has them hooked
More than 200 were captivated by Mark Robb’s presentation
Nearly 200 dentists attended Blackhills Clinic’s free symposium at Perth Racecourse recently to see a day-long presentation from internationally-acclaimed speaker… Read more
High-profile cancer awareness campaign by Dundee students
Lobbying at Holyrood. Back (l-r) Yasmin Colt, Ian Rankin, Mark Cairns and patron Scott Hastings. Front: Emma Findlay and Vinay Mistry
Scottish charity Let’s Talk About Mouth Cancer returned to partner with students from University of Dundee Dental School for Mouth… Read more
New oral health plan launched
Shona Robison MSP
The Scottish Government has revealed its new roadmap for the future of oral healthcare in Scotland. The new Oral Health… Read more
BDA Scotland Director
The British Dental Association’s new Scotland Director is Phil Grigor, who has joined from the University of the West of… Read more
Distinguished by exceptional contributions
Two dentists in Scotland have been honoured by the BDA for their exceptional work in governing dentistry and working to… Read more
New patron for British Orthodontic society
David Birnie
Scottish orthodontist David Birnie has been named as the new honorary patron of the British Orthodontic Society. A graduate of… Read more
Winter run is a simple affair
Five members of the Clyde Munro Dental Group were among 3,000 runners taking part in the Simplyhealth Great Winter Run… Read more
Your SDM CPD is changing
We have provided verifiable CPD articles in Scottish Dental magazine for the last three years providing hundreds of dentists with… Read more
Beating the odds
Before and After
A Dunfermline orthodontist is celebrating after one of his patients was named as runner-up in the UK-wide Against the Odds… Read more
Glasgow dentist elected ADI president
Abid Faqir with outgoing ADI president Craig Parker
Glasgow implant dentist Abid Faqir has been elected as the new president of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI). Abid,… Read more
Cancer charity trustee wins national award
Niall with Shona Robison
A young dentist from Fife who has been instrumental in setting up and running a mouth cancer charity has been… Read more
BDA urges action on kids’ oral health
The BDA has welcomed improvements in child dental health shown in the latest National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP), but has… Read more
Celebrating an illustrious career
Audrey celebrated her honour in style at the BSPD annual conference
A Glasgow dentist who once brought Highland cattle to a dental conference at the SECC, has been awarded life membership… Read more
Royal Honour for senior lecturer
Margaret received her OBE at Buckingham Palace
Margaret Ross, who is the country’s only senior lecturer for Dental Care Professionals (DCPs), received her OBE from the Duke… Read more
Westminster consultation raises merger question
A government consultation on the future of healthcare regulation has again raised the possibility of a merger between current regulatory… Read more
Double celebration for Bothwell dentist
A proud father and now boss
When Raymond Murphy took over Bothwell Dental Care in 1992 he was an expectant father, with his second child arriving… Read more