What makes an excellent working environment? Well, a number of factors will need to be considered, including the opportunities presented for professional growth and development. That’s why – amongst various other valuable offerings – Clyde Munro Dental Group has prioritised education and training for all members of its practices with the dedicated Advanced Dentistry & Clinical Skills Centre.

What’s the goal? To provide all professionals with access to an array of courses that will develop skills, support career aspirations and inspire greatness. This training facility is an investment from Clyde Munro into its people, their futures and the quality of patient care that can be delivered in practices across Scotland. Even in its first year of being established, the centre has already benefited hundreds of individuals keen to advance their knowledge and confidence in a variety of clinical and non-clinical areas.

Ensuring the relevance of topics covered for dentists, the course list has been designed based on feedback from associates. We asked, they answered and we responded. We are also proud to offer training led by some of our own clinicians who have extensive talents and experience in the educational field too. All courses for dentists are offered at significantly subsidised rates, as are programmes for dental nurses, VTs, dental hygienists/therapists and practice managers – with many of these delivered for free.

In 2024, there is a wide range of topics being explored. For dentists, these include endodontics, IPR and retention, pain management, composite veneers, crown prep, oral surgery and CBCT training, with a mixture of hands-on practical courses and theoretical programmes. Dental nurses have gained access to dedicated education in orthodontic photography and impression taking, with all team members benefiting from mental health first aider and safeguarding training.

Aside from the quality and accessibility of the training and education available, Clyde Munro has also created exceptional, purpose-built training facilities which further set them apart in the profession. On the premises, we have a teaching room with nine phantom heads, adjacent to a fully functional dental surgery with comprehensive AV set-up, as well as a CBCT room. This means that there is capacity for clinicians to observe live surgeries from the room or remotely, enriching the learning experience significantly.

To equip this facility, Clyde Munro chose to work with a leading supplier of dental technology that shares the same ethos for clinical excellence – Dentsply Sirona. Already an equipment partner of the group, the company was the natural choice for the facility. Dentsply Sirona’s proven track record is a testament to Clyde Munro’s investment in quality in every area of the business.

Many of the courses are available to professionals outside the Clyde Munro group as well, though our own members receive significant discounts and can access an online portal for easy booking, CPD certificate storage and more.

So, no matter your role in the practice, how long you have been working in dentistry or what your career ambitions are, Clyde Munro invests in you and your future. To find out more about upcoming courses available at the Advanced Dentistry and Clinical Skills Centre, please visit education.clydemunrodental.com or email courses@clydemunrodental.com.

It doesn’t matter how long you have been working in dentistry, what you have achieved so far or what your career aspirations are, Clyde Munro offers supported development opportunities for you. In fact, we are proud to provide a comprehensive pathway for all our dentists, with ongoing education and training taking clinicians from VT to associate dentist, and later on to lecturer, teacher, mentor or associate with special interests.  

From the very beginning, we help dentists create an effective development plan for them. We have a huge network of highly experienced dentists and mentors to offer advice and guidance, enabling all young dentists to discover the right pathway for them. But this support doesn’t stop there. Education and training are available to all our dentists at every stage of their career. With practices across Scotland, we always have great opportunities for dentists looking for different responsibilities and new challenges.  

Post-qualification  

Clyde Munro has various VT training practices set up specifically to enable VTs to consolidate, advance and broaden their skills in a safe and effective way. We give them access to cutting-edge technologies, encouraging them to deliver the highest quality patient care from the very beginning. With a network of talented and highly experienced clinicians across the group, we offer expert mentorship for VTs throughout their training. 

The standard VT study days are complemented by Clyde Munro’s own Best Foot Forward Programme, further improving each dentist’s transition into an associate role. This provides additional training days throughout the year, covering important topics that we feel VTs need to understand as they lay solid foundations for a long and successful career in dentistry. Sessions explore technology that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on patient care, including how it facilitates the reading of radiographs for accurate diagnostics and improves patient communication.

The programme also aims to build confidence in endodontics, help individuals maximise opportunities as self-employed contractors, and enable dentists to better manage their stress for enhanced wellbeing. We appreciate the pressure that dentists can be under, so we feel it is especially important to help our clinicians optimise their own physical and mental health, as well as their patients’. 

Dr Paul Capanni said in his VT year: 

“Working within Clyde Munro, you feel like you’re a part of something bigger. There’s a lot of support in everything from clinical aspects to logistical and financial. It’s nice to be at the forefront of digital dentistry and to be exposed to things you might otherwise not be exposed to. It’s a good group to work for; they are always investing in you in some way.”  

Early careers  

Beyond VT, Clyde Munro provides the Flying Start Programme. This initiative continues the support dentists need to make the very most of their initial years as an associate. It provides training on a range of clinical, financial and business topics. From further education in endodontics to ethical selling, optimising digital workflows and improving sustainability, the programme explores all the areas that clinicians need to know about. 

Dr James Campbell commented: 

“The Flying Start Programme has been integral to my personal and professional development. It means that there is a network of peers and more experienced colleagues to turn to for support whenever I need it. The practical advice, help and training received from experts on aesthetic treatment plans and patient communication has been most helpful for me.” 

Later career 

Even once dentists are established within their careers, Clyde Munro continues to offer education, CPD and development opportunities. Have a special interest in a certain area? We can help. Looking to start teaching or mentoring others? We have a network for you to support. Learning never stops in dentistry, and neither does the support from Clyde Munro. Whatever your career aspirations, we have the passion, support and facilities to make them happen! 

Dr Bruce Duguid said: 

”I have been a GDP for 28 years and working with Clyde Munro for about 2 years. The biggest reason I enjoy working with them is the huge support network available. It’s a very large family of dentists, rather than an isolated group of practitioners. Dentistry can be a very lonely and isolated profession. As such, it’s nice to have other professionals to reach out to and get support from if needed.” 

To find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available with Clyde Munro, contact joinus@clydemunrodental.com for a confidential chat.

Mentoring and support are beneficial in dentistry for many reasons. They create a positive culture that facilitates knowledge-sharing and enhances teamwork, enabling individuals to grow and develop effectively. The ultimate impact is improved patient care and treatment outcomes, as well as greater job satisfaction for clinicians.

Dentists across Clyde Munro are supported in every possible way, ensuring that they have the equipment, training and clinical support they need to deliver exceptional patient care and thrive in their careers. Part of the organisation’s commitment to professional support is the expansion of a dedicated Clinical Support Team.

Having recently grown, this team is available for dentists across Scotland to contact with case-specific queries, career development questions or any other questions relating to the clinical care provided to patients. The goal is for the Clinical Support team to bridge the gap between those in practice and those in operational and administrative positions, ensuring synergy throughout the organisation for the benefit of our patients and our professionals. 

The team consists of practising clinicians who have extensive experience in dentistry. They also all have different skills and clinical backgrounds, meaning they have a diverse range of experiences and areas of interest to draw on as they help colleagues in their endeavours.

Leading them is Callum Graham, Clinical Director at Clyde Munro. He says:

“Mentoring and support are very important for dentists at all stages of their careers. From early careers to experienced dentists, the Clinical Support Team can help with treatment planning for everything from endodontics to orthodontics, routine care, implants and more. We are a clinical business that is clinically driven, so we need that peer-to-peer contact to provide help, support and encouragement to dentists should they want it. Having expanded our team recently, we now have more opportunity to connect with more clinicians across the group.

“With first-hand experience of the challenges and nuances of dentistry today, we are well-placed to offer appropriate guidance and support for peers. I have been fortunate enough to be involved with postgrad education, to trial new techniques and try innovative technologies – and I absolutely loved the variety. I want to help instil this ethos and passion for dentistry across the group. There are so many great dentists out there and so much innovation with the digital revolution, this is an exciting time to be involved and I want to help as many people as possible to get the most from it all.”

Mr Charlie Evans also advocates for the opportunity to share knowledge, discuss problems, and help each other, saying:

“To be able to share concerns, promote successes and be on hand to offer second opinions to varying clinical situations is important, whatever stage of their career a clinician is at. Dentistry can be isolating, even when you are in a large team, so external clinical support, feedback and review should be encouraged. 

“During my time as a practice owner, I felt it was important to provide stability within the practice team. This brought familiarity for the patients, building their trust and therefore increasing productivity and enjoyment for the dental team. I aim to bring these qualities to my role in the Clinical Support team.”

A colleague who received mentoring and support from Charlie, commented:

“As my vocational trainer, I found Charlie supportive and approachable. He was a very good communicator and used this to share his extensive knowledge in all areas of general dental practice. I left my training post feeling well prepared for associate dentistry.”

Several individuals on the Clinical Support Team offer many years of experience from different areas, ensuring that they can help peers with a vast range of challenges and queries. Dr David McColl brings more than 37 years of experience working within NHS dentistry to his role on the Clinical Support Team. He details a recent example of how he’s helped a colleague:

“One of our experienced dentists and I recently had a discussion regarding a challenging case. We were faced with a high caries rate, loss of posterior support, the recent loss of an anterior tooth and upper denture provision. The patient was not adapting well to the denture and had requested an upper anterior bridge. The conditions for such a bridge were far from ideal and an implant was not an option due to affordability. Discussion on case management, patient expectation and what would be deliverable under the NHS enabled a way forward in this challenging situation.

“I’m very happy to help practitioners find their way through the complex system under which we operate within the NHS as part of the Clyde Munro Clinical Support Team.”

Bruce Duguid also has decades of experience, having worked in dentistry for 28 years and with Clyde Munro for about 2 years. He highlights the benefit of having access to support within an extensive network of professionals:

” The biggest reason I enjoy working with Clyde Munro is the huge support network available. It’s a very large family of dentists, rather than an isolated group of practitioners.

Dentistry can be a very lonely and isolated profession – although you are surrounded by people in surgery throughout the day, you’re often working on your own and solely responsible for your patients’ care. As such, it’s nice to have other professionals to reach out to and get support from if needed. That’s why I was more than happy to join the Clinical Support Team.

With a background in teaching – both in dentistry and aviation – I appreciate and really enjoy being able to mentor and engage with students and young dentists. Helping to create a network of support for dentists at Clyde Munro is quite unique and something that will stand us in good stead as dental care providers going forwards.”

Further demonstrating the breadth of expertise that professionals can access by contacting the Clinical Support Team, Mary Smith offers valuable advice regarding complaints handling and compliance. She comments:

“The key aspect of my role on the Clinical Support Team is to help clinicians and practice managers to handle complaints. It is crucial that professionals realise there is an entire support team here ready and willing to help with any aspect of any issue that arises. No-one has to go it alone! I also aid practices with their compliance, including with regards to clinical audits and ensuring that associates stay up to date with the necessary certification. You can always pick up the phone and speak to someone for guidance.”

We are proud of the supportive culture we have built across Clyde Munro and strive to maintain this reputation for many years to come. Our Clinical Support Team is just one example of how we make sure we’re here for our professionals – discover other ways we help by contacting the team!

If you are looking to become part of our supportive network, view our career opportunities today!

For any dentists looking to permanently move to the UK from overseas, or those who have already, finding the right job is an essential part of a successful experience. Though true for any clinician, navigating the additional challenges that can arise when relocating means that the team around you and the support available is even more important.

Though she moved to the UK in 2016, Dr Despoina Christidou realised in the following years just how crucial the team she worked within was for her job satisfaction.

Here she shares her story:

“I qualified from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and practised dentistry in the country for the next 31 years, including in my own private practice. However, when my personal circumstances changed and challenges arose with the organisation, I took this as an opportunity to try something completely different.

“I had been thinking about relocating for some time and Scotland was really appealing. I was interested in the history of the country and both the scenery and people made the move attractive. I moved to Scotland almost 9 years ago now and I have not been disappointed.  

“At the time that I relocated, the greatest challenge was learning all the new regulations and requirements. I had not been aware of several rules until working in a UK dental practice so there was a steep learning curve in the first 6 months. During this and the next few years, I learnt exactly what it is that I value most in the places that I work. It’s not the instruments, the technologies or the look of practice that makes the biggest difference for me – though these are still important – it’s the team around me.”

In 2023, Despoina was looking for the next step to further her career in Scotland. This is when she turned to Clyde Munro.

“When I came across a vacancy at KF Dental in Edinburgh with Clyde Munro, I was instantly interested,” she continues. “My initial impression and further research suggested it would be a great place to work, so I took my chances and moved over – and I’m very happy that I did!

“The team has been brilliant. I really appreciate the way that the practice manager runs the practice and helps everyone who works there. There is always support available and motivation for all the team; I love that. I have also been checking the Training Academy courses as I am very keen to make the most of these, with different topics covered throughout the year.”

For any clinicians thinking about permanently moving to the UK, or those who have already done so and are considering their job options, Despoina emphasises the importance of the team once again:

“It’s essential to look for a good team in the practice and the wider organisation to support you, motivate you and help you accomplish everything that you want to. I have found this to be true across Clyde Munro so I would certainly recommend them to colleagues.

“I’d also like to express how good it is living in Scotland. You have the opportunity to do many things and explore everything the country has to offer around work!”

If you are new to the UK and looking to work as a dentist, Clyde Munro understands the intricacies that come with relocating from overseas. In practice, we provide the specific training necessary for working within dentistry in Scotland. We offer webinars to update your knowledge and ensure access to mentors who can assist with clinical cases. Not only do they provide one-to-one support and case discussions, but they also supervise your professional development to ensure you’re on the right track. In addition, relevant information and support is offered as clinicians become familiar with the SDR system in Scotland, which is very different to the working structure for dentists in other countries.

Outside the practice, Clyde Munro provides assistance with opening a Scottish bank account, finding appropriate accommodation and even sourcing hire cars to help clinicians get settled.

Whether you are new to the UK or searching for your next UK-based role, find out how Clyde Munro could help you enjoy the next chapter of your life.

Find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available at Clyde Munro. Get it touch today joinus@clydemunrodental.com

Dental therapists are essential members of the dental team, helping to ensure that patients receive high-quality care. They contribute significantly to the skill mix of the modern dental practice, making sure that patients are seen efficiently and by the right professionals. Clyde Munro understands this and has created a dedicated educational programme for all dental therapists who join the group. This has been designed for newly qualified professionals, helping them to consolidate and expand their clinical capabilities in a range of relevant areas. 

The year-long programme builds on dental therapists’ existing skills, allowing them to confidently work within their full scope of practice for the delivery of exceptional patient care. It puts prevention at the core of all topics discussed, which include:

• Preventative treatment and advice, fluoride varnish application, fissure sealants and delivery of Childsmile (an initiative aiming to reduce oral health inequalities in children across Scotland)

• Restorations on deciduous teeth, including stainless steel crowns and pulpotomies

• Extractions of deciduous teeth

• Direct restorations on permanent teeth in adults and children

• Periodontal treatment, BPE and full pocket depth recording and monitoring 

• Taking of radiographs and creation of study models

• Placement of dressings and recementing crowns with a temporary cement

These subject areas reflect the priorities in terms of learning and development for dental therapists, while aligning with the broad scope of practice that professionals enjoy. A high level of support is available throughout the programme within a managed clinical network, helping to meet the training needs of clinicians during the year. 

To actively facilitate this ongoing personal growth and professional development, Clyde Munro has also considered the logistics and practicalities for dental therapists. To allow for the programme to provide excellent support and sufficient time for dental therapists to build confidence in a clinical setting, candidates are offered an employed role. This ensures a confirmed salary during their first year in general practice, reducing any financial concerns they may have while refining and furthering their skills. 

The role allows dental therapists to join a practice full-time, where they can continue to build on their clinical skills within a supportive environment and with an ongoing focus on patient care. Newly qualified dental therapists can expect a salary of £30,000 during their first year in a Clyde Munro practice, providing financial security as they embark on their first year in general practice post qualification.

This dental therapist programme is just one way in which Clyde Munro strives to ensure a supportive environment for all its team members. As a leading dental provider in Scotland, the organisation appreciates what it takes to build a long and successful career in dentistry and is proactive in helping professionals achieve all that they aspire to.

To find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available with Clyde Munro today, contact joinus@clydemunrodental.com.

Author: David McColl

David qualified from Glasgow University in 1987 and has been working in a busy NHS practice in Glasgow South, alongside dental therapists for 15 years. He is currently the Chair of SDPC, Vice Chair of GGC GP subcommittee of the LDC, Vice Chair of the Area Dental Committee in GGC, a BDA UK pensions committee member and board member of SPPA. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys cycling, running, ski mountaineering and tennis. 

There are many challenges for clinicians in their first few years post-qualification. Not only is it a busy time consolidating and developing clinical skills, but there is also much to learn about how a practice operates and how to manage patients. Though the VT training year introduces newly qualified dentists to the practice environment, the pressure can certainly increase once working more independently as an associate.

In order to navigate these early years successfully and lay solid foundations for a long and prosperous career, it is important that newly qualified clinicians have access to support. This may take many different forms, but essentially there should be on-going training available, as well as people to turn to with questions or queries. The result is more capable and confident practitioners, who are able to deliver higher quality dentistry to their patients. 

Clyde Munro – the leading dental group in Scotland – understands just how much difference the right support can make to dentists when they’re just starting out. That’s why we provide the Flying Start Programme; a year-long initiative that offers educational and networking benefits to dentists who have qualified in the past few years. 

It includes carefully tailored training days that give clinicians an opportunity to advance their skills with leading names in the field, to ask questions and seek bespoke advice from experienced dentists. There is also an important social element to these events, as individuals are able to connect with others in a similar position to them, to share concerns and achievements, and learn from each other.

As a clinician in the early years of his career, Dr James Campbell reflects on some of the aspects he found most difficult as he adjusted to life in the practice:

“The biggest challenge has been maintaining and improving clinical skills against the backdrop of time pressures, various relationships to manage, and different financial systems to work with. It has been a process to adapt to the juggling act of primary care dentistry! Doing all this in the context of a pandemic and without the mentoring support that was available as a student and vocational trainee made it particularly tricky.” 

James is currently participating in Clyde Munro’s Flying Start Programme as a way to seek a little extra support. So far, professionals have had access to a session with renowned ethical sales coach, Ashley Latter, as well as covering tooth wear with Dr Andrew Paterson, digital workflows with Dr Callum Graham and sustainability with the Haleon team. Other events explored smile design with Dr Josh Rowey and managing trauma in practice with Dr Beth Burns.

Considering the advantages he has enjoyed to date, James says:

“The Flying Start Programme has been integral to my personal and professional development during this difficult period. It means that there is a network of peers and more experienced colleagues to turn to for support whenever I need it. 

“The practical advice, help and training received from experts on aesthetic treatment plans and patient communication has been most helpful for me. I also appreciate the very pragmatic approach and readily applicable content that has been shared. 

“The Programme has been expertly conceived, organised and delivered. I am extremely grateful to be part of an organisation that is dedicated to supporting colleagues at all stages of their careers in this way. 

“It is my hope that the Programme will help me to improve my confidence and capability in addressing patient needs and delivering the treatment they require. I couldn’t recommend this opportunity more highly to any colleagues out there who may be at a similar stage of their career.” 

For any clinicians who are in their early years of dentistry and want to make sure they get the very best start, consider speaking to Clyde Munro. We appreciate the importance of supporting all of our colleagues with training and guidance, especially in those crucial first few years. We also endeavour to create the best working environments, with cutting-edge technologies, high-quality materials and the flexibility to achieve a good work/life balance. Find out more today!

Find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available with Clyde Munro today at careers.clydemunrodental.com.

Dental therapist turned dentist, Bronagh Wishart, is currently working at M&S Dental Care in Fort William, which is part of leading Scottish dental group, Clyde Munro. Bronagh is full of praise for the group’s Best Foot Forward programme following her change in role a year ago. 

“I had to get used to a much wider scope of treatments after retraining as a dentist. I had also previously worked mostly in private dentistry, so I needed to learn how the NHS system operates as well” she says. “It was pretty challenging!”

The Best Foot Forward programme consists of three educational sessions to support Clyde Munro Vocational Training Dentists (VTDs). 

Bronagh has enjoyed the network opportunities it has presented so far, saying:

“It was good to have a day in Stirling and connect with people in the exact same position as myself. To hear more about the company and the investments it makes in new graduates was great!”

The lecture day proved extremely useful too, as Bronagh continues:

“It offered a refresh on a lot of topics and it was great to hear from John Cameron who taught me at Aberdeen University. He was very informative and it was good to get his advice on what I have to do moving forward as an associate.” 

For the future, Bronagh is looking forward to developing her skills and confidence in aesthetic dentistry, while also elevating her treatment planning capabilities. 

For now, Bronagh cannot speak too highly of the programme and Clyde Munro:

“It’s really supportive and the staff here are great. I knew going in that I would be supported, but it’s been better than I expected. I really feel like a valued member of the team. Clyde Munro’s investment in technology and equipment is just as evident in the practice. I’m glad to be part of such a progressive company.

“I think working for an organisation like Clyde Munro is a huge advantage when starting out as a dentist. Having spoken to colleagues who work in smaller independent practices, I seem to have more of a cushion and a larger support structure available to me. There’s also less pressure on me from the business side to see a high number of patients every day or meet certain targets. I’m not thrown in at the deep-end from the get-go and I appreciate the introduction that this affords to dentistry.”

To find out more about the Best Foot Forward and other programmes available at Clyde Munro for dentists in their early career years, contact the team today!

For further information on the Best Foot Forward programme, reach out to joinus@clydemunrodental.com

How Clyde Munro is easing the transition from dental school to practice 

Making the transition from dental school to practice can be challenging. As Stuart Collier, who qualified in 2022, points out: “At university, you’re not really used to seeing as many patients throughout the day and there are much longer appointment times. In NHS practices, things are done a lot quicker. In addition, there is extra pressure on you – I am now very aware patients are paying for my services so I really want to do a good job for them!”

Stuart completed his Vocational Training (VT) year under the supervision of Alloway Place Dental Care in Ayr, part of leading Scottish dental group, Clyde Munro. He has utilised Clyde Munro’s Best Foot Forward programme as a way of accessing support specifically tailored to newly qualified dentists in their vocational training year. It consists of multiple educational sessions to support Clyde Munro VT dentists. 

The support Stuart received was invaluable. Aside from the networking opportunities available with fellow VTs, it also enables individuals to meet with other, more experienced dentists. The first part of the programme explained how the NHS SDR payments system works in Scotland together with an introduction to implementing digital dentistry into their practice. Digital dentistry is an area that is ever growing throughout the profession, and something Clyde Munro are heavily investing in.  

Stuart commented: “The programme bridges the gap between studying at university and working in practice. It offers training on topics that aren’t taught in the undergraduate curriculum, for example, I didn’t know how the payment system worked and I’d not used an intraoral scanner. The digital dentistry aspect was particularly interesting for me. Almost all Clyde Munro practices have digital 3D intraoral scanners and following the training I’ve received I now use it for various aspects of the day-to-day job. The training is very good in this respect.”

Stuart is looking forward to future learning opportunities at surgical training days and further updates on the NHS payment system in light of the changes implemented in Scotland as of November 2023.

His advice for recently qualified colleagues is to be bold. “Just get stuck in!” he says. “Don’t be afraid to try things. You have the safety net of a salary and a team around you to help. Don’t rush, build your skills. Make the most of the courses available and network – dentistry is a small world and the more people you know the better.”

Having studied at University of Glasgow, Stuart returned to his hometown of Ayr to join Clyde Munro following a personal recommendation. He believes he’s made a good decision, adding: “The Best Foot Forward and Flying Start programmes [a career development programme for dentists who have qualified in the last five years] that are only offered for Clyde Munro dentists are great, and are only going to get better. Clyde Munro is very supportive of young, newly qualified dentists by offering the added training sessions which help grow and develop your skills.”

For further information about Clyde Munro and the career opportunities available, contact joinus@clydemunrodental.com

No matter how long you have worked in dentistry, where you studied, how you have developed your skills or what your future ambitions are, it is essential to ensure your own wellbeing throughout your career. Where you chose to live will have an impact on your happiness and quality of life. In particular, it is important for your home environment to meet your social, physical and mental needs, which in turn will influence your health and wellbeing at any stage of life. 

For many people, living in Scotland affords all manner of benefits, making this a fantastic place for dental professionals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs and aspirations. If you’re looking for a change, or ready for the next phase of your career, Scotland could provide the answers you need. There’s also the benefit of excellent healthcare and education, as well as a potentially lower cost of living compared to other parts of the UK. 

An unparalleled landscape

When thoughts turn to Scotland, the immediate image is often one of rolling hills, luscious greenery, mountainous terrain and historic stone buildings. Indeed, the Highlands are a globally-renowned destination for hiking, mountain climbing and wildlife watching, with thousands of people flocking to these stunning open spaces every year to enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, with more than 550 golf courses to choose from, beautifully unspoiled beaches along the coastline and hundreds of islands to visit, the country offers a diverse and charming backdrop to daily life.

Culture and history

The vibrant culture is a major part of life for the Scottish people, who proudly celebrate their heritage through food and drink, festivals and music, and the traditional kilts in the tartan of their families, of course! Few will have visited the country without trying the famous haggis dish or a glass of whisky. As such, Scotland is widely regarded as a friendly and welcoming place to be.

For those with an interest in history, the region boasts the remnants of fascinating tales from Roman soldiers, Vikings, noble clansmen, ruling monarchs and more. World heritage sites include the Antonine Wall, New Lanark cotton mill and the Fourth Forth Bridge, amongst many other landmarks that are well-worth a visit.

Job Opportunities

Despite the challenges experienced worldwide in recent years, the Scottish economy seems to be bouncing back strongly. GDP growth was 4.9% in 2022, higher than the UK average of 4.1%. Among the top industries demonstrating positive growth have been creative markets, energy (especially renewable), food and drink, life sciences, space, and technology and advanced engineering – ensuring diverse job opportunities for all the family to take advantage of!

The dental profession has also been developed significantly, with a 39% increase in high-street dentists between 2007 and 2021. That said, there is still plenty of scope for expansion, which means several opportunities for dentists and dental professionals to make the most of everything that living and working in Scotland can offer. 

Aside from the many advantages of Scottish life, Clyde Munro offers an array of benefits for all members of their practice teams across the country. These include dedicated career development pathways and educational schemes, competitive salaries, paid GDC fees, enhanced family-friendly policies, ‘you days’ (for moving house, getting married etc.), an extensive support network and help developing in your digital dental journey.

Making the move

The decision to relocate is never made lightly and there are various factors to consider very carefully before making the move. However, when the time is right, the change is made for all the right reasons and the necessary support is enlisted, a relocation can afford countless advantages. Scotland has much to offer individuals, couples and families – why not see what’s available to you?

Want to find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available with Clyde Munro? Get in touch today! joinus@clydemunrodental.com