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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…
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‘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 –…
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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…
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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…
Dentistry Scotland
Opposition leader warns of dangers linked to SNP’s pledge to scrap NHS dental charges
An opposition leader has warned of the dangers associated with scrapping NHS dental charges in Scotland. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon…
Dentistry Scotland
‘The science is clear cut’ – dentist speaks out in favour of water fluoridation in Scotland
A dentist has dubbed it ‘baffling’ that water fluoridation is yet to take hold in Scotland. Robert Donald, chair of…
Dentistry Scotland