Scotland

Delays for Scottish children with extensive tooth decay

As many as 400 children with extensive tooth decay are stuck on a waiting list for up to six months…

Dentistry

Scottish goodwill valuations continue to fall

Goodwill valuations and deal values for Scottish dental practices has fallen, according to the latest NASDAL survey. This follows a…

Dentistry

Scottish parents told to take more responsibility for children’s oral health

Scottish parents need to take more responsibility for their children’s oral health, a paediatric dentist has said. Professor Nicola Innes,…

Dentistry

Over 90% of Scots registered with an NHS dentist

NHS dental registrations in Scotland have jumped by 2 million in the last 10 years, new statistics have shown. Figures show…

Dentistry

All cleft surgery to take place from one site in Scotland

Cleft lip procedures will now take place at one site for patients across Scotland, Health Secretary Shona Robison has said.…

Dentistry

Children’s dental health in Scotland on the up

Children’s dental health in Scotland has improved by 24% since 2000, according to the latest National Dental Inspection Programme report. The…

Oral health

Record registration numbers announced in Scotland

Record numbers of Scottish patients are registered with an NHS dentist, according to the latest figures from ISD Scotland. The…

Dentistry

NASDAL launches Scottish department

The National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL) has announced that it has formed a Scottish section of the…

Dentistry

Scotland calling for better regulation north of the border

Scottish GDPs believe the GDC is not fit for purpose to regulate the dental team north of the border. A…

Dentistry

Scottish Government launches ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme

The Scottish Government has launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of health and social care services in Scotland. The…

Dentistry

Sharp rise in Scottish NHS patients

The number of patients registered with NHS dentists in Scotland has risen sharply – amid growing criticism of problems in…

Dentistry

Childsmile programme saves £5 million in dental treatment

The Scottish Childsmile programme has reportedly reduced dental treatment costs by £5 million a year. The early years scheme, operating…

Dentistry

Patients forced to wait a year for an NHS dentist appointment

The Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay have been left with one part-time NHS dentist meaning patients are being told to…

Dentistry