Dentistry Scotland

Scotland announces new chief dental officer

Gillian Leslie has been appointed the new chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland, it has been announced. Dr Leslie will…

Dentistry

Oral health in Scotland reveals ‘stark and persistent inequalities’

Just over two thirds of 11-year-old children in the tenth most deprived areas of Scotland were found to be decay…

Dentistry Scotland

The beauty of having the choice in restorative dentistry

You can achieve efficiency and aesthetics in your restorative dentistry – we hear from Kiki Norman, owner of Haymarket Dental,…

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Pay award confirmed for NHS GDPs in Scotland

The pay element for general dental practitioners (GDPs) and orthodontic fees in Scotland will receive a 4% uplift, it has…

Dentistry

Clyde Munro announces multi-million pound investment plans

Clyde Munro has announced a three-year multi-million pound investment plan that will secure the growth and development of its portfolio…

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Four in 10 registered Scots cannot access their dentist

Almost 40% of Scottish people who are registered with a dentist have not had an appointment in more than two…

Dentistry

Scotland delays disposable vape ban

Scotland’s ban on the sale of single-use vapes will be pushed back by two months to align with the rest…

Dentistry Scotland

Scotland losing dentists to early retirement, figures show

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have said dentistry has been left to ‘rot’ as data shows 324 dentists have taken early…

Dentistry

Six Scottish council areas unable to take on new NHS patients, report says

Six Scottish council areas now have no practices that are taking on new adult NHS patients within three months, new…

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Dentistry Scotland Show – don’t miss out!

The last few spaces are available for the Dentistry Scotland Show next weekend – find out all about it here.…

Dentistry

New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A

Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is…

Dentistry

Why attend the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show?

Considering attending the 2024 Dentistry Scotland Show? Discover all the reasons why it’s worth your visit here. The 2024 Dentistry…

Dentistry

More than 35,000 Scots left NHS dentistry for private care

Thousands of people in Scotland have walked away from NHS dentistry and opted for private dental care since 2019. According…

Dentistry Scotland

Two thirds of Scottish dentists believe payment reform is an improvement

Some 66% of Scottish dentists believe last year’s SDR (Statement of Dental Remuneration) changes are an improvement of the previous…

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Dentistry Scotland Show: Glasgow calling

Plans for this year’s Dentistry Scotland Show are taking shape – and it is looking like an unmissable event for…

Dentistry Scotland

Scottish Liberal Democrats pledge to ‘save NHS dentistry’

The Scottish Liberal Democrats has launched its general election campaign with a focus on NHS dentistry as it pledges to…

Dentistry

‘Excruciating neglect’ – Scottish government to debate NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) Scotland has welcomed the announcement that NHS dentistry will be debated in the Scottish Parliament.…

Dentistry Scotland

Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of…

Dentistry

Tailored preventative advice ‘paramount’ for patients, says dentist

We hear from two dental professionals who share their thoughts on a new study that suggests just one third (34%)…

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