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The Dentistry Scotland Awards has reshuffled its judging panel, here are is the new team and their top tips to help you stand out. Fraser Callaghan Fraser Callaghan graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2008 with commendation. He has worked in both NHS and private general practice ever since, and is currently the principal … Continued
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We’re down to the final few days before the inaugural Edinburgh Dentistry Show on the 22 June at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Completely free to attend, the show will bring leading dental companies from around the UK to Edinburgh. There will also be expert mini ‘power lectures’, lasting only 20 minutes, with a leading line up … Continued
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Selling high-energy drinks to under-16s in retail units in hospitals is now banned around Scotland. Restrictions will apply to any drink that contains more than 150mg/litre of caffeine. The ban is part of an overall aim to increase the amount of healthier food and drink in NHS buildings. Restrictions are also being added to baby foods, … Continued
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Public Health Minister Joe Fitzpatrick claims it isn’t possible to estimate spend on reducing health inequalities. He claims work has taken place across a significant number of strategies and policies making it impossible to work out. The revelations come after Adam Tomkins, MSP for Glasgow, submitted a written question to ministers. ‘There is a large … Continued
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Kevin Lewis will be one of the headline speakers at the inaugural Edinburgh Dentistry Show on the 22 June. Mr Lewis is the consultant editor for Dentistry magazine and has lectured in over 30 countries. His lecture is titled ‘The magnificent seven – how to keep patients happy and lawyers poor’. ‘I am fortunate enough to have been … Continued
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Clyde Munro explains why it puts your dental career at centre stage. When you started your dental career, did you imagine working in a practice where your team really cared about your job satisfaction and professional dreams for the future? It’s what we all hope for but all too often other business priorities get in … Continued
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Paul Stone has been announced as a speaker at this year’s Edinburgh Dentistry Show on 22 June. He will be discussing recent developments in bone regeneration for implants, with an emphasis on avoiding autogenous bone block harvesting. The lecture will focus on appropriate use of biomaterials and the adjunctive role of other biological processes to enhance healing. ‘The … Continued
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Air quality improved significantly in Scottish jails the week after a smoking ban was introduced. Second-hand smoke levels dropped by 81% in the week, despite fears prisoners would stockpile cigarettes before the ban. Improvements were recorded in all 15 jails across Scotland. ‘Our study shows improvements in the levels of second-hand smoke in every prison … Continued
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FMC is offering one year’s enhanced CPD*, covering all eight GDC recommended topics, at the Edinburgh Dentistry Show. There’s now less than eight weeks until the first Edinburgh Dentistry Show. And just by attending delegates can receive a year’s free subscription to CPD Dentistry (or the relevant CPD title). ‘We’re trying to make this exhibition as useful as … Continued
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