Overview
Laura Short and Andrew McGregor invite you to join them for our annual Scottish Orthodontic Conference.
This one-day hybrid event will welcome both face-to-face and virtual delegates and provide updates on current practice and contemporary topics. With a mix of engaging speakers, clinical pearls and panel sessions, the Conference will be of interest to those based in both primary and secondary care and is intended to engage the whole orthodontic team and those with an interest in orthodontics.
*Full Conference Programme coming soon.
Who is this conference for?
The Scottish Orthodontic Conference is aimed at:
- Orthodontists
- Orthodontic trainees
- Orthodontic therapists
- Orthodontic nurses
- Anyone with an interest in orthodontics
Attending the conference
This event is a hybrid conference. That means you get the chance to join us at the College or from the comfort of your own home or workplace.
Coming to the College: For those joining us in Glasgow, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Attending online: If you’re joining us remotely, details of how to dial in and any other information you need will be provided to you just before the date of the course.
If you’ve not received your joining instructions by the date of the conference, please reach out to the event lead. Their details can be found on this page.
Claiming your CPD
This conference offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the conference. Where the conference has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Poster competition
We are currently accepting entries for the Scottish Orthodontic Conference poster competition.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and understanding, as well as get an edge for your future career development.
The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase.
Full submission guidelines can be found in the downloadable documents below.
To help you structure your abstract, Honorary Secretary, Dr Richard Hull takes you through his top tips. Please refer to this video before starting your submission.
Abstract submission deadline: Monday 8th December 2025
Send your submission to rebecca.watson@rcpsg.ac.uk using the subject heading: Scottish Orthodontic Conference Poster Competition.
All shortlisted entrants will be required to attend the conference. For those who aren’t already Members of the College, membership starts at just £16 a year and allows you to benefit from a discounted registration fee.
What happens on the day?
Full conference programme coming soon.
Key information
Member: £115
Non-member: £220
Trainee: £130
AHP: £140
DCP: £140
To secure your place at the Scottish Orthodontic Conference, please click the 'book now' button, below. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
We look forward to you joining us.
Book nowHere's what our previous delegates said
"Excellent, informative day- I highly recommend!"
"Good variety of subjects and presenters as well as new information that is clinically relevant."
"The online view of speakers and slides were very clear, great set-up for those opting to join virtually."
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the coordinator. Their details can be found below.
