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One in four dentists in Scotland report depressive symptoms
More than one quarter of dentists in Scotland report ‘significant depressive’ symptoms amidst COVID-19. This is according to recent survey…
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Scotland appoints three new deputy chief dental officers
Scotland is appointing three new deputy chief dental officers, it has been revealed. The division of the chief dental officer…
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Scotland’s CDO updates profession on infection control guidance
The chief dental officer (CDO) for Scotland has updated the profession on the future of infection and prevention control in…
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Scotland scraps plan to introduce activity targets for dental practices requiring financial support
The government in Scotland has abandoned plans to introduce activity targets to guarantee practices get financial support. Tom Ferris, the…
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Scotland moving towards free NHS dental care for adults 25 and under
The Scottish government is moving closer to its pledge to provide NHS dentistry to young people aged 18 to 25.…
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Dentists welcome £5 million investment to help Scottish practices
The Scottish government confirmed £5 million will be allocated to practices to boost investment in ventilation. The funding comes as…
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Dental hygiene student chaos in Scotland – bursary rejections spark debt fears
Dental hygiene students have voiced fears of unmanageable debt after they were denied bursaries. Students on dental-related courses in Scotland…
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Opposition leader warns of dangers linked to SNP’s pledge to scrap NHS dental charges
An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon…
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‘The science is clear cut’ – dentist speaks out in favour of water fluoridation in Scotland
A dentist has dubbed it ‘baffling’ that water fluoridation is yet to take hold in Scotland. Robert Donald, chair of…
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