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Glasgow dentist acquires first practice

Liam McLaughlin, a dentist from Glasgow has acquired his first dental clinic, Avondale Dental Practice.

Services to dental nursing honoured

Pam Swain, chief executive of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for services to dental nursing.

Millions of Scots go without regular dental care

According to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, almost 40 per cent of those registered with a dentist in Scotland, haven’t seen one in the past two years. The party leader, Alex Cole-Hamilton, has called...

Protecting the environment

Rebecca Waters reminds us of the need for sustainable waste protocol.

Tooth shape determined by genes, research reveals

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth have been identified by a team co-led by UCL researchers.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedure consultation launched

A consultation has been launched to help improve the safety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Scotland.

Cheshire dental clinic sold to first-time buyer

Christie & Co has announced the sale of KClinic in Knutsford, Cheshire.

The challenge of the new

Steve Kettle discusses breaking down boundaries.

Society welcomes new president and patron

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has announced Robbie Lawson as its president and Roz McMullan as its honorary patron. Both members will undertake their roles from January 2025.

Viva las vegan

Andrew Turner outlines the effects of veganism on oral health.

Making the right call

A look at the issues surrounding dental triage.

Head and neck cancer risk reduced by drinking coffee

The analysis of data from more than a dozen studies has revealed that coffee and tea consumption has been linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and...

Bad habits die hard

Fazeela Khan-Osborne discusses the potential oral health implications of bad habits.

Restoring smiles with confidence

Omar Iqbal replaces a patient’s failing bridge in the aesthetic zone with a new prosthesis.

The small print is a big deal

Nicky Varney discusses the importance of understanding the details of contracts.