There are some important things that dentists can do to ensure their practices are inclusive and help to encourage LGBT patients through their doors, without fear of discrimination or judgement.
Blog Date 4 November, 2019
Oral cancer is a serious and growing concern in Scotland – incidence rates are among the highest in Europe, we have seen a 37% increase in oral cancer deaths in the last decade, and it claims three times as many lives in Scotland as car accidents.
Blog Date 17 July, 2019
A personal testimony from MSP Mark McDonald on why he supports BDA Scotland's position on annual dental check-ups.
Blog Date 30 April, 2019
BDA National Director for Scotland, Phil Grigor, outlines the priorities for 2019, ensuring sustainable careers for those working in NHS dentistry and beyond.
Blog Date 30 January, 2019
A patient's story illustrates why regular dental checks are essential in picking up oral cancer at an early stage.
Blog Date 15 November, 2018
We feel that dentistry is often forgotten when it comes to getting a share of NHS funding, but we've set out to Government why we feel committing more resources to NHS dentistry can massively improve oral (and general) health outcomes for patients.
Blog Date 5 November, 2018
Scottish Council Chair Robert Donald shares the stories of two patients with oral cancer, and explains why early detection is vital.
Blog Date 21 September, 2018
We know that smoking is one of the main causes of oral cancer, so it is deeply concerning that in Scotland there was a 40% drop in GP prescriptions for smoking cessation products between 2005-06 and 2016-17.
Blog Date 30 July, 2018
Why young dentists should be interested in the news that the HPV vaccine will now be offered to boys, as well as girls, to help prevent cases of oral and oropharngeal cancer.
Blog Date 25 July, 2018
The HPV vaccine has been recommended to be extended to boys in England and dentists are pleased that Scottish Government has now committed to funding this programme - find out why.
Blog Date 19 July, 2018
We’re pleased to hear the news that the HPV vaccine has been recommended to be extended to boys in England, and we will now work to insist that Northern Ireland follows suit, writes Northern Ireland Council Chair Roz McMullan.
Blog Date 18 July, 2018
The HPV vaccine has been recommended to be extended to boys in England and dentists are pleased that the Welsh Assembly has now committed to funding this programme - find out why.
With the World Cup in full flow, we take a look at some shocking facts about the state of sports peoples' teeth.
Blog Date 27 June, 2018
Former President, Peter Dyer, talks about his year in office and what he learnt listening to visionary dentists predicting the future of the profession, as well as finding out that the issues facing UK dentistry are similar to those being faced in other countries.
Blog Date 8 June, 2018
We think it's time for Welsh Government to step up and commit to providing a preventative approach to ensure good oral health for everyone.
Blog Date 4 April, 2018
