Dentists

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Dentistry is one of the most difficult courses to gain admission to in British universities.

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More than 850 of the hardest-to-reach members of communities across the country will be seen onboard

Mobile dental unit to deliver care to rough sleepers

Mr Jonathan Hannay, consultant surgeon at NHS Golden Jubilee, took the Global Citizenship Award at Scotland’s Health Awards in 2025.

Scotland's Health Awards 2026 - search for medics with a global touch

Doctors have reacted angrily to a Scottish government pay deal

Senior doctors warn ‘all options on the table’ amid fury at pay rise

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

Three quarters of Brits don't floss daily

Brits aren't following a dentist-recommended teeth cleaning routine

The Hollywood Smile treatment modifies the appearance of a person's teeth, the changes can be the color, shape, or even the alignment.

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Exclusive SNP suing hundreds of dentists to reclaim bursary funds

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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have repeatedly raised concerns over the state of dentistry in Scotland

Exclusive SNP accused of two decades of 'decay' over dental figures

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The SNP has been urged to ensure that “lifesaving” dental checks are available to all Scots

SNP urged to make lifesaving dental checks available to everyone

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Financial issues are what Scottish people fear the most.

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Antibacterial mouthwashes can be useful - but can also do more harm than good

Antibacterial mouthwash dangers: Why, as a doctor, I never use them

A dentist has outlined the risks of at home teeth whitening kits.

Dentists reveals dangers of at home teeth whitening kits

We’ve spotted huge savings on top-spec electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices have stayed incredibly low

Scotland has lost 324 dentists to early retirement since 2020, figures have shown

Just nine Scottish dental practices get government help in four years

Dentists are a crucial part of the NHS but finding one in Scotland can be difficult or impossible, depending on where you live (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

'Dental deserts' reveal folly of SNP obsession with universal benefits Scotsman comment

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Dentist reveals key symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Warning over mouth cancer - 9 key symptoms to watch out for

Accessing an NHS dentist is a challenge right now. (Photo: Pexels, Cedric Fauntleroy)

NHS dentist: How many dentists are accepting NHS patients?

Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

The EU is set to prohibit the use of amalgam from January 2025 as part of a health drive to reduce public exposure to mercury

EU ban on dental fillings 'could break UK dentistry', top dentists have warned

Breaking 39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

It costs between £7,100 and £18,100 a year to raise a child according to research from Moneyfarm - an unimaginable amount of money for some, especially amid an ongoing cost of living crisis

3 government schemes that could save parents £1,617

Dentists are having to make “difficult decisions” about whether to continue with NHS work. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Fears NHS dentistry may disappear in Scotland, as more practices go private

Dozens of dentists could close

Breaking Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK

The NHS dental crisis is leading people to perform at-home dentistry, according to an orthodontist

NHS dental appointment shortage leads to dangerous at-home treatments

Dentists have warned there could be a "wholescale exodus" of the profession from the NHS if ministers fail to make a "serious long-term commitment" to the sector.

Dentists warn of ‘wholesale exodus’ from NHS profession

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Dentists hit back at Ministers over cut in funding

The NHS Healthy Start card allows families to buy food and milk for children. (Photo: AdobeStock)

Parents warned over popular baby food that has ‘more sugar than Coca-Cola’

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Dentists accuse ministers of ‘pulling away life support’ with reduction in fees

Dentist Fiez Mugha and Dental Nurse Johanna Bartha carry out a procedure on a patient. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

Dentists call for roadmap to normality as Covid backlog grows

Home teeth-whitening kits can contain no more than 0.1 per cent hydrogen peroxide (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning issued over ‘dangerous’ home teeth-whitening kits sold online

Scottish dentists have branded PPE delivery as 'sporadic'

Scottish dentists warn 'sporadic' PPE supply harming services

Thousands of people could have mouth cancer without knowing - the key signs to w...

A dentist treating a patient while in PPE.

Scotland's top dentist says patients shouldn't be forced into private treatment

Dentist Kusum Chawla with dental nurse Jayde Williamson. Picture: Stu Norton

Dentists complain of 'mixed messages' ahead of return to NHS services
Dental practices are facing “vague” guidelines and “mixed messages” ahead of a return to wider NHS services from November 1, industry leaders have warned.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed Scotland's phased route map out of lockdown on Thursday (21 May), explaining that measures will begin to be relaxed from 28 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

When will dentists open in Scotland?

Dentist Fiez Mughal (L) and Dental Nurse Johanna Bartha (R) carry out a procedure on a patient in one of the six surgery rooms at East Village dental practice on May 28, 2020 in London.. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Scotland ‘faces dental health disaster’

Nicola Sturgeon today detailed the changes to come during phase two of Scotland's lockdown exit plan.

Phase two of Scotland's lockdown exit in full

Dentist Fiez Mughal (left) and dental nurse Johanna Bartha (right) don their protective gloves and face shields. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Dentists demand Scottish Government help to avoid practice closure crisis

Dentists fears over public health emergency

Dentists fear DIY surgery

Scottish dentists told to halt face-to-face appointments

Scottish dentists told to halt appointments

Scottish dentists told to halt procedures

Scots dentists told to stop procedures

Pupils eat too much sugar in school, according to dentists. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Dentists call for soup or fruit to replace pudding on school menus

Over a year, dentists given report cards reduced antibiotic prescriptions by 5.7 per cent on average.

Report card for dentists cuts use of antibiotics

Theres no chance of detists downing tools in dispute. Picture: Getty

Hugh Reilly: Public cash helps numb dentists’ pain

People who smoke and drink large amounts of alcohol increase their risk of developing mouth cancer by 40 times. Picture: TSPL

Mouth cancer awareness drive ‘could save lives’

Scotland's top dentists will assist police in identifying the victim, who had had extensive dental work. Picture: Jane Barlow

Corstorphine Hill: Dentists to help identify woman

The British Dental Association said its members are facing increasing costs while the fee levels set by the government have stayed the same for the past three years. Picture: PA

Dentists warn of fee hike to fill gap in income

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