Overview
Laura Short and Andrew McGregor invite you to join them for our annual Scottish Orthodontic Conference.
This in person and online event will provide delegates with 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.
Watch the video below with conference lead Andrew McGregor, to find out more.

Who is this conference for?
The Scottish Orthodontic Conference is aimed at:
- Orthodontists
- Orthodontic trainees
- Orthodontic therapists
- Orthodontic nurses
- Dentists with an interest in orthodontics
Learning Outcomes
- Improve clinical photography
- Recognise clinical indications for composite restorations when finishing cases
- Updated knowledge on craniofacial abnormalities and their treatment
- Improve clinical efficiency with aligner treatment
- Understand how the British Orthodontic Society is helping the specialty
Attending the conference
This event is in-person and online. 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, Vice President (Medical), Dr Richard Hull takes you through his top tips. Please refer to this video before starting your submission.