Category: News

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
21 April 2016The 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
20 April 2016The UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare Workers Infected with Bloodborne Viruses (UKAP) has issued a new document categorising exposure prone […]
SDCEP guidance now NICE accredited
14 April 2016We are very pleased to report that the process used by SDCEP to produce Dental Clinical Guidance has recently been […]

e-Dentistry: Support funding
5 April 2016Non-recurring funding to dental practices to support e-dental programme announced. Funding of £350 per practice will be available and may be […]

GDS amendment regulations and SDR amendment no. 131
23 March 2016This 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
21 March 2016The 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.
25 January 2016If 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?
11 January 2016If 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
4 January 2016While 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
29 December 2015In 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
7 December 2015While 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
20 November 2015The 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
18 November 2015In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

Changes to entitlement for free dental treatment
16 November 2015This 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
27 October 2015Today has seen the publication of the latest results from the National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP) . This years report focuses on […]

Strategic vision for E-Dentistry
26 October 2015This letter outlines the Scottish Government’s ‘Vision for e- Dentistry’. Phase 1 will include a range oc complimentary ‘buisness efficiency […]

Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No.130
21 October 2015This 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
14 October 2015In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

Scottish Dental Access Initative – revised Nov 2015
13 October 2015This letter provides advice on a further revision of the Scottish Dental Access Initative (SDAI) which will take effect on […]

Regulation of private dental clinics
8 October 2015As from April 2016 Health Care Improvement Scotland (HIS) will start regulating all independent clinics in Scotland . This includes […]