Phase one of Scotland’s practice ‘remobilisation’ underway
The first phase of Scotland’s plan to ‘remobilise’ dental practices gets underway today with an increase in the range of… Read more
‘Test and protect’ to be rolled out nationally, says Scottish Government
Test and Protect – NHS Scotland’s approach to controlling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community – will be… Read more
Practice ‘recovery toolkit’ published
A practice ‘recovery toolkit’ has been published by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). It follows the letter from… Read more
Scotland’s private dentists can reopen for emergency care, says regulator
Private dentists can now open to see patients for emergency care, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) said today. In a letter… Read more
Dental staff support for COVID-19 vaccine trial
Dental staff in Glasgow have been encouraged to apply to take part in Oxford University’s trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.… Read more
Phased return of dental services outlined in Government’s ‘route map’
An increase in care offered at emergency dental hubs is included in the first phase of the Scottish Government’s ‘route… Read more
CDO announces ‘remobilisation’ of NHS dental services in Scotland
The first steps in the “remobilisation” of NHS dental services in Scotland have been announced by Tom Ferris, Scotland’s Chief… Read more
GDC refuses to change annual retention fee amid COVID-19 crisis
No changes to the annual retention fee (ARF) will be made by the General Dental Council (GDC) in response to… Read more
Scotland expands COVID-19 testing
Testing for the coronavirus is to be opened to everyone who is symptomatic over the age of five, the Scottish… Read more
COVID-19; loss of taste or smell added to symptoms that should trigger self-isolation
The Scottish Government has published a joint statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. “From today, all individuals should… Read more
Scottish health boards pilot contact tracing technology
New contact tracing technology will be tested by the NHS in Fife, Lanarkshire, and the Highlands from this week, the… Read more
‘Phased recovery plan’ for dental practices, says National Clinical Director
A “phased recovery plan” for dental practices is being prepared by the Scottish Government, Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director,… Read more
Reopening dental services; rapid review of recommendations published
A group of researchers and clinicians from a range of UK institutions has conducted a rapid review of internationally produced guidance to… Read more
National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance
National dental organisations have joined forces to agree guidance for UK general dental practices on returning to work as the… Read more
50 dentists appointed to new FGDP(UK) Academy
The Faculty of General Dental Practice has announced the appointment of 50 dentists to its new FGDP(UK) Academy. The Academy… Read more
Rock musician turned dentist calls the tune for sister’s hospice
Former rock star turned dentist David Devine, of Clyde Munro, with six-month-old nephew Beck.
A musician who retrained as a dentist after playing alongside various superstars is now raising money for the Scots hospice… Read more
Advice for dental nurses; BADN podcast released
Jane Dalgarno, Chairman of the UK’s professional association for dental nurses, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has today… Read more
COVID-19 record keeping
In advising patients over the phone I appreciate it can be more challenging as you have limited information. In addition… Read more
A positive mindset can help
I’m not a psychologist or a medical doctor dealing with patients with anxiety, depression or other mental illnesses. I am,… Read more
Free webinar: Seven ways to thrive during turbulent times
Seven ways to not only survive but thrive during turbulent times: a free webinar with Ashley Latter, brought to you… Read more
Latest news
Current state of play – a NASDAL guide
As we approach a month into lockdown, NASDAL (the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers) felt that it… Read more
Report reveals plunging NHS practice profitability
New figures follow a big increase in costs, most notably in staff and general administration A typical private practice’s profit… Read more
Total protection for your practice
When it comes to the transmission of harmful pathogens, dental practices are one of the most contaminated working environments in… Read more
CDO announces new funding for NHS practices
Measures unveiled earlier last month would not have prevented closures, warned practitioners Additional funding to support hard-pressed NHS practices, whose… Read more
Central ‘urgent care only’ service being readied
The office of Scotland’s chief dental officer was preparing to order the complete shutdown of dental practices as Scottish Dental… Read more
‘Catastrophic’ impact for private practice
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, preparing his statement last month on support for the self-employed
Failure to support self-employed may have devastating impact on dental service, Chancellor is warned The British Dental Association (BDA) has… Read more
FGDP Dean calls for greater diversity
The Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)), Ian Mills, has called for the leaderships of dental organisations to… Read more
Adopt an AED
Did you know only one in 12 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? Since 2015, it has become a legal… Read more
Dentists suspended for sharing and plagiarising SEAs
Copied content was detected with software used by universities to check students’ work Five dentists in Scotland have been suspended… Read more
‘DIY’ orthodontic warning
Profession faces risk by working for direct-to-consumer firms for dental professionals Dental professionals could be referred to their governing bodies… Read more
GDPs to get new info and jobs resource
The website scottishdental.org is being given a new focus as a resource for GDPs. NHS National Services Scotland has been… Read more
No room for complacency, say dentists
The British Dental Association Scotland has welcomed progress in combatting tooth decay, as official figures show continued falls in the… Read more
Pay collapse continues as patient access worsens, says BDA
Figures say that more than a million new patients have tried and failed to get appointments The British Dental Association… Read more
Don’t be caught by ’10 in two rule’, says GDC
The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning dentists to not be caught out by the ‘10 in two rule’. Dentists… Read more
Teething products ‘could put infants’ health at risk’
The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged parents to be on alert, as new research has revealed that nine of… Read more
Innovative new approach to mouth prop design
Ralph Day BDS (Hons) originally qualified as a dentist. However, after gaining significant clinical experience, he decided to follow his… Read more
“Woah! What’s going on? You don’t see that on a dental course”
In the run-up to Restart a Heart Day, here is one dentist’s story of how CPR training was a lifesaver… Read more
‘GP at hand’ app warning
The British Dental Association (BDA) has expressed scepticism over the role of teleconsultations in dentistry, following the launch of the… Read more
Selfies solve cases
Selfies taken by missing persons before they disappear could prove key for future forensic dental identification, according to an expert… Read more
New app for professionals
An app, the Dental Companion, was launched by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP), providing mobile access to SDCEP’s… Read more
BDA launches lifeline
The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched a partnership with the award-winning employee assistance programme Health Assured to provide all… Read more
Medtech finances future
CALCiViS, a medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of tooth decay and enabling preventive dentistry, announced it had… Read more
Rise in violent patients
The Dental Defence Union has seen an increase in dental professionals wanting advice or support on how to deal with… Read more
The Apprentice winner on his latest innovation, StylSmile
What have you been doing since winning the apprentice back in 2011? Since the age of six I’ve wanted to… Read more
Sugar in processed meals ‘fuelling oral health crisis’
Call for tighter global regulations as study says commercial baby food and drinks ‘encourage preference for sweetness in early life’… Read more
Dundee double
Prestigious international honours for two professors PROFESSOR Graham Ogden, of the University of Dundee, has been awarded the 2019 IADR… Read more
Poor oral health link to liver cancer risk
A STUDY from Queen’s University Belfast has found that people with poor oral health are more likely to develop liver… Read more
Oral cancer risk infomercial for young people
NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement department has produced a short infomercial aimed at young people to highlight the importance of regularly… Read more
Naturally grown teeth could replace implants
Researchers believe they have identified cells responsible for the formation of human dental tissue. The team of Russian and Japanese… Read more
BDA urges Scottish Government to pay up
BDA Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to accept the recommendation in the 47th report of the Review Body… Read more
News in brief
Community Challenge grants for 2019 The Scottish Government has announced the recipients of grants awarded under the Oral Health Community… Read more
Smokers helpline project success
A new report has indicated success for an ASH Scotland pilot project where dental teams referred patients to Quit Your… Read more
Dentists dip in confidence
Business confidence among dentists has dropped slightly in the past year, according to Lloyds Bank’s healthcare index. However, three-quarters (74… Read more
Survey fills middle-age health gap
THE average middle-aged Scot has more than 10 fillings and only 14 healthy teeth, a new survey has revealed. However,… Read more
Insurance reform ‘will not offer patients better protection’
Medical defence organisations criticise UK Government plans for indemnity cover shake-up The UK Government plans to reform indemnity cover for… Read more
