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

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…

Business

Be informed – the dental landscape in Scotland

Practice Plan regional support manager Selina Alexander reviews the state of dentistry in Scotland. How is NHS dentistry in Scotland…

NHS to Private

News you’ve missed this week – 11 January 2025

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 23 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

Dentistry

One third of Scottish patients have problems accessing dentistry

More than one third (34%) of Scottish adults reported having difficulties when visiting the dentist according to the government, the…

Dentistry

News you’ve missed this week – 2 November 2024

It’s been a busy week in the world of dental news. Missed the headlines? Here’s what’s happened over the past…

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…

Dentistry Scotland

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

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

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…

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

How to overcome imposter syndrome

John McQueen shares four pieces of advice to help overcome imposter syndrome and discusses embracing growth is the perfect antidote.…

Dentistry

Support your wellbeing at work

Prioritise your wellbeing: Maria Papavergos shares how to implement movement, a healthy diet and mindfulness into a busy practice life.…

Dentistry

Dentistry Scotland Awards 2023 – the winners

FMC is thrilled to announce the winners of last night’s virtual Dentistry Scotland Awards 2023! Here’s the full list of…

Dentistry Scotland

Scotland’s oral health inequalities widening, report shows

New data has shown that the oral health gap in Scotland shows no sign of improvement, with dental health inequalities…

Dentistry Scotland

The 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards finalists

FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards – congratulations to all who made it. …

Dentistry

Dentistry ‘hit hardest’ by COVID-19 within NHS in Scotland

Professionals have warned that the COVID-19 pandemic led to an ‘unparalleled impact’ on NHS dentistry in Scotland, leaving the service…

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