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‘An exercise in futility’ – changes made to funding for dentists in Scotland
The government in Scotland have introduced an interim funding model for dentistry in a bid to support practices. But the…
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Insights from a dentolegal adviser
Simon Kidd, dentolegal adviser at the DDU, explains what their role involves, what a typical day looks like and how…
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Lack of support for NHS dentists in Scotland ‘will widen health inequalities’
Dentists have warned that cutting off pandemic support for the profession would ‘devastate dental services’ and increase health inequalities in…
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NHS Scotland amends Statement of Dental Remuneration
Julian English reports on NHS Scotland’s latest Statement of Dental Remuneration changes and what areas it affects. NHS Scotland has…
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‘Privilege of the few’ – politician slams NHS dental access in Scotland
Less than half of adults living in the most deprived areas in Scotland have visited an NHS dentist over the…
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Breaking free of NHS Scotland – options for 2022
Gareth Stainsby, one of the specialist dental financial advisers, talks in the latest Wesleyan Podcast about NHS dentistry in Scotland.…
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Profession warns of growing dental inequalities in Scotland after new data released
Calls are being made for the government in Scotland to ‘heed the concerns of the profession’ in the face of…
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Hike in Scottish dental examination fees ‘barely scratch the surface’
New funding has been announced to support dental services in Scotland – but dentists say it does too little to…
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New eco-practice created in Glencoe
The board of directors at Scotland’s largest dental group have unveiled its leading ‘eco-champion’ practice in the heart of the…
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Dentistry Scotland Awards – the winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the Dentistry Scotland Awards 2021! Here’s the full list of this year’s award winners… Charity…
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Dentistry Scotland Show – last chance to register
With just one day to go until the Dentistry Scotland Show, this is your last chance to register! With a…
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Dentistry Scotland Show – the microbiome and why it matters
Watch a whole spectrum of lectures at the Dentistry Scotland Show on Saturday 30 October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Free-to-attend,…
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Dentistry in Scotland – treatments fell 75% during pandemic
More than 3.5 million dental appointments have been lost in Scotland due to COVID-19. New figures released by Public Health…
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Dentistry Scotland Show – catch lectures on caries management and the patient journey
We cannot wait to welcome delegates to the Dentistry Scotland Show on Saturday 30 October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.…
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Register now to attend the Dentistry Scotland Show next weekend
Excitement is building for the Dentistry Scotland Show on Saturday the 30 October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Free-to-attend, the…
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‘Utterly reckless’ – support funds for Scottish NHS practices to be scrapped
All emergency support for NHS dental practices in Scotland will be withdrawn from April, sparking outrage from the profession. Cabinet…
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Dentistry Scotland Awards 2021 shortlist
The Dentistry Scotland Awards are back! Here’s the shortlist for 2021. The awards will take place virtually on Thursday 4…
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Dental care in Scotland now free for 18 to 25 year olds
More than half a million young people are now eligible for free NHS dental care in Scotland. From today, around…
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Free NHS dentistry – practices in Scotland given 24 hours to prepare
Dental practices in Scotland have been given just 24 working hours to prepare for free NHS provision. Today, the Scottish…
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