New specialist progression route announced in Scotland
2025-12-08
Specialty dentists in Scotland who are able to demonstrate they possess and have been applying the skills and experience for the specialist grade will now
Scotland
Pay award confirmed for NHS GDPs in Scotland
2025-08-27
The pay element for general dental practitioners (GDPs) and orthodontic fees in Scotland will receive a 4% uplift, it has been confirmed. The Scottish Government
Four in 10 registered Scots cannot access their dentist
2025-01-10
Almost 40% of Scottish people who are registered with a dentist have not had an appointment in more than two years, according to Public Health
One third of Scottish patients have problems accessing dentistry
2024-11-18
More than one third (34%) of Scottish adults reported having difficulties when visiting the dentist according to the government, the highest proportion since 2009. The
New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part C
2024-10-24
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the instrument decontamination process is changing. In the final part of the
Scotland losing dentists to early retirement, figures show
2024-10-21
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have said dentistry has been left to ‘rot’ as data shows 324 dentists have taken early retirement in Scotland since 2020.
New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part B
2024-09-27
Following the updates to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the decontamination equipment and test methods are changing. Continuing from last month’s
New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A
2024-08-23
Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is changing. Last month we outlined
Profits increase for NHS, mixed and private dentists in Scotland
2024-06-24
The period of 2022-23 saw increased profitability for NHS, mixed and private practices in Scotland, new statistics indicate. This month saw NASDAL Scotland (National Association
The 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards finalists
2023-10-23
FMC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Dentistry Scotland Awards – congratulations to all who made it. The Dentistry Scotland Awards is
Scottish government extends support to NHS dentistry
2023-02-08
NHS dentistry in Scotland has ‘escaped imminent collapse’ following new support form the Scottish government. The Scottish government has announced plans to support NHS dentistry
Clyde Munro opens innovative training facility in 2023 to boost Scotland’s dental sector
2022-12-08
Clyde Munro Dental Group has invested £1 million plus to launch an advanced dentistry and clinical skills centre in Scotland. Clyde Munros’ investment is in
