SCED founder celebrates 50 years
Mr Arshad Ali, founder of the Scottish Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, is celebrating 50 years in dentistry. After five… Read more
New radiation protection procedures for dental practices to be published
A new set of employer procedures to ensure radiation is used safely and appropriately in general dental practices is being… Read more
CGDent announces new process for recognition of non-UK postgrad qualifications
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced a new process for the consideration of postgraduate qualifications awarded outside the… Read more
Groundless complaints against dentists should be closed down
Healthcare regulators must do more to root out complaints without merit to succeed in restoring faith in healthcare regulation, according… Read more
Preventative care is inconsistent across the UK, study finds
There are “clear discrepancies” in the understanding of preventative care and it is not being offered consistently to patients across the… Read more
Dental professionals could be ‘crucial in identifying chronic disease’
New study shows dental professionals make a positive difference to public health by being trained to spot some of the key markers of chronic disease Read more
Quality Improvement cycle updated by the Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has published an update to the current current Quality Improvement cycle for NHS dental practices, scheduled to end on on 31 July 2025 Read more
Britain’s first black dentist: book launch
The launch of a new book by author Phil Vasili on the life and history of Edward Tull-Warnock will launch at an event on Monday, 4 December Read more
Support World AMR Awareness Week
Understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the drivers for its development will help healthcare professionals work together to reduce its emergence… Read more
CBD oil could be used to treat dental pain
Cannabidiol (CBD) – the non-addictive marijuana derivative – has been found to alleviate acute dental pain, according to a study… Read more
Sugar levy has been effective in reducing tooth decay, according to study
Introduction of a sugar tax on soft drinks has led to a reduction in the number of under 18s being admitted to have teeth extracted, according to a new study Read more
NHS Education Scotland announces digital innovation partnership
Enabling the design and delivery of health and social care through digital innovation Read more
Oral cancer deaths surge
According to figures obtained by the Oral Health Foundation there has been a 46 per cent rise in oral cancer deaths from figures recorded a decade previously Read more
New Dental Dean takes office
Professor Grant McIntyre has taken office as the new Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College… Read more
PG Cert Ortho is launching in Scotland
A Post Graduate certificate in Orthodontics for General Practice will launch in 2024 run by Specialist Orthodontists Andrew MacGregor and Rob Slater for identiti Read more
GDC seeks workforce insights as part of renewal process
As part of an effort to deepen the understanding the dental workforce the General Dental Council (GDC) will be asking… Read more
Latest NASDAL survey results – goodwill on the slide?
This week has seen the release of the latest statistics from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers)… Read more
Seminar to be held on implementation of new Determination 1
A seminar on implementation of the new Determination 1 is being hosted by the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Local Dental… Read more
Incentivising dentists to remain in the NHS
From today, a new fee structure comes into effect for NHS dentistry. This update will give dentists greater power to… Read more
Mental wellbeing ‘is worse now than during the pandemic’
More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57%) who took part in a survey say their mental health… Read more
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Reform of NHS payments welcomed by Faculty
Reform of the payment system for NHS dentistry, which comes into effect today, has been welcomed by the Royal College… Read more
Fees for NHS dentists are increased
New payment system ‘to expand services’ comes into force for NHS Dentists Read more
How to practice sustainable dentistry
The College of General Dentistry has published Sustainability in dentistry: Leading for change, a scoping review on the environmental sustainability of… Read more
Dental group recruits experts to further expansion
Scottish Dental Care has appointed two dentists to expand the range of treatments at its clinics in Glasgow and Oban.… Read more
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
An evening of jazz and big band music with the essence of Christmas is being held next month. In aid… Read more
GDC’s priorities approved for the next three years
The General Dental Council’s priorities have been approved by its Council for the next three years, in line with the… Read more
First Minister challenged on the state of NHS dentistry
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today challenged the First Minister over forthcoming increases in charges for NHS dentistry.… Read more
First-time buyer snaps up Wishaw dental clinic in two-week deal
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Wishaw Dental Clinic, a two-surgery, mixed-income practice in… Read more
Report shows oral health inequalities persist – but fewer children experience tooth decay
Decades of progress on children’s dental health risk going into reverse, according to the British Dental Association. The latest report of… Read more
GDC announces departure of Chief Executive
After nearly eight years leading the General Dental Council (GDC), Ian Brack will be stepping down as Chief Executive and… Read more
Dental therapist transforms career with support of Clyde Munro
In a testament to dedication, passion, and professional growth, Bronagh Wishart, 27, has successfully transitioned from a dental therapist to… Read more
Henry Schein hit by cyber attack
Henry Schein said today that it had been bit by a cyber attack. The company said its manufacturing and distribution… Read more
Christie & Co analyses UK dental sector in latest market report
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has launched its Dental Market Review 2023 which offers a panoramic view of… Read more
Dentists and doctors join forces to improve care
Experts from the EFP and WONCA Europe
Collaboration between oral-health providers and family doctors can improve patients’ treatment wellbeing, and in certain cases even save lives, said… Read more
Announcing Practice Pink Campaign Against Cancer
Henry Schein today announced the annual launch of its Practice Pink® programme, an initiative that has raised more than $1.9… Read more
Education, examination and engagement
The new Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCSEd sets out his aims while in office Read more
Tech reveals previously undetectable mouth and jaw pressures
Modjaw uses pioneering Morphodynamics data to capture motion and dynamic occlusion Read more
Could annual check-ups boost revenue?
Move to annual check-up ‘could boost revenue by £200k’ Read more
NHS payment reformed
Items of service reduced from 500+ to 45, check-up interval extended from six months to a year – and pay increased by six per cent Read more
The Row Dental opens in Edinburgh
A state-of-the-art dental clinic offering personalised private treatments for cosmetic dentistry in the heart of Edinburgh. Read more
Diabetes drug Metformin could treat gum disease
New ways of preventing periodontal disease and potentially reducing the incidence of diabetes and obesity have been found by a… Read more
New product speeds healing after dental surgery
A novel product designed to promote healing after dental surgery was unveiled at the recent Life Sciences Baltics conference. The… Read more
People may suffer long colds as well as long COVID
Some people may experience long-term symptoms — or ‘long colds’— after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19, according… Read more
Discovery of dental inflammation mechanism paves way for bone loss therapy
Luciano Aparecido de Almeida Júnior.
Researchers have made discoveries about the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage that pave the way… Read more
Practices seek reassurance on how to support staff with menopause
A recent legal judgement in which an employee was awarded £65,000 compensation after an employer failed to make reasonable adjustments… Read more
Prevention agenda: UK Government must ‘show ambition’
Following plans for a phased ban on tobacco, the British Dental Association (BDA) says the UK Government must now show… Read more
Claire Rooney appointed orthodontic group president
Claire Rooney has been appointed President of the Orthodontic National Group. Claire is a hospital Consultant and GDC registered Specialist… Read more
Dentists’ benevolent fund seeks trustees
The BDA Benevolent Fund is seeking two trustees experienced in finance or fundraising. For 140 years the Fund has worked… Read more
New safeguarding Act delayed
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act is now predicted to be fully implemented by 1 April 2025, rather than in 2024 as… Read more
Practice charges patients ‘per minute’ for no-shows
A Glasgow dental practice has introduced a charge for failure to attend an appointment. It said that no-shows will have… Read more
New webinars and resources to support dental teams
The British Dental Association (BDA) has highlighted new webinars and resources to support dental teams to help prepare for the… Read more
Tom Hanks warns dental ad is AI fake
Tom Hanks has warned that an advert appearing to be fronted by him is in fact an artificial intelligence (AI)… Read more
SmileDirectClub files for bankruptcy
A SmileDirectClub 'pop-up' bus that toured Scotland.
SmileDirectClub, the ‘DIY’ aligner company, filed for bankruptcy on Friday, four years after raising $1.35 billion in an initial public… Read more
Sustainability resources published
CGDent has collated a range of online resources, including learning, guidelines and tools, to inform dental practices about sustainable dentistry… Read more
A first for Scotland
The only Level 7 Postgraduate Dental Implant Diploma to be offered in Scotland was launched last month and will welcome… Read more
