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National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

The National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) is  available via the  National Services Scotland (NSS) website.  The document was […]

General dentistry exposure prone procedure (EPP) categorisation

The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) has issued a new document categorising exposure prone […]

SDCEP guidance now NICE accredited

We are very pleased to report that the process used by SDCEP to produce Dental Clinical Guidance has recently been […]

The Scottish Government

e-Dentistry: Support funding

Non-recurring funding to dental practices to support e-dental programme announced. Funding  of  £350 per practice will be available and may be […]

The Scottish Government

GDS amendment regulations and SDR amendment no. 131

This letter advises NHS Boards, Practitioner Services and NHS Education for Scotland of the introduction of the NHS (General Dental […]

Drug Prescribing for Dentistry – 3rd Edition launched

The third edition of the popular Drug Prescribing For Dentistry  guidance  from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has now been […]

Want to participate in the National Dental Survey/Audit – ONLY 5-days left to sign up.

If you are  a Dentist working in the NHS General and Public Dental Services  in Scotland and are interested in […]

Need audit hours for 2013-6 cycle?

If you need audit hours for the current audit cycle why not participate in the Scottish adult oral health survey […]

Opportunity to participate in National Dental Survey

While Scotland has had high quality information on the dental health of children for many years data for our adult […]

Practice Inspection Checklists -last few days to have your say

In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

Opportunity for dentists to participate in Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey

While Scotland has had high quality information on the dental health of children for many years data for our adult […]

Scottish Patient Safety Programme – Dentistry in Primary Care Consultation

The Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP)  is asking for views on safety issues in Dental Primary Care. A literature review […]

Still time to have your say about the Dental Practice Inspection checklists

In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

The Scottish Government

Changes to entitlement for free dental treatment

This memorandum advises of the introduction of take-home pay thresholds implemented from 1st November 2015 for claimants on Universal Credit […]

Latest results from National Dental Inspection Programme

Today has seen the publication  of the latest results from the National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP) . This years report focuses on […]

The Scottish Government

Strategic vision for E-Dentistry

This letter outlines the Scottish Government’s  ‘Vision for  e- Dentistry’.  Phase 1  will include a range oc complimentary ‘buisness efficiency […]

The Scottish Government

Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No.130

This letter advises of an amendment to the  ‘Deemed NHS Committed’  Status for New Practices Claiming Additional General Dental Practice Allowance […]

Practice Inspections – Have Your Say

In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

The Scottish Government

Scottish Dental Access Initative – revised Nov 2015

This letter provides advice on a further revision of the Scottish Dental Access Initative (SDAI) which will take effect on […]

Regulation of private dental clinics

As from  April 2016 Health Care Improvement Scotland (HIS)  will start regulating  all independent clinics in Scotland . This includes […]