Dentistry Scotland

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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