Scotland

New SOP unveiled for dentistry in Scotland

A new standard operating procedures (SOP) for dentistry has been revealed for dental teams in Scotland.  The chief dental officer…

Dentistry Scotland

‘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…

Dentistry Scotland

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…

Dentistry Scotland

‘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…

Dentistry Scotland

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…

Dentistry Scotland

Spotlight on Scotland – is 2022 time for change?

Scotland-based Wesleyan Financial Services consultant, Morna Beattie, looks at what the options are in 2022 for NHS dentists in Scotland…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Autumn Budget 2021…

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Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS chaos –…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry Scotland

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…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… More than 3,000…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘The end of…

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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.…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists call for…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry Scotland

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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