<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Scottish Dental</title> <atom:link href="https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot</link> <description>Accessible information about Dentistry</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:02:42 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-GB</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7</generator> <image> <url>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/education-logo-150x150.png</url> <title>Scottish Dental</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>CDO Letter Waste Management</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/cdo-letter-waste-management/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:35:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5260</guid> <description><![CDATA[The CDO has released a letter, which will be cascaded across dental practices by Boards. This letter reminds dental professionals […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CDO has released a letter, which will be cascaded across dental practices by Boards.</p> <p>This letter reminds dental professionals about the importance of waste management generally and specifically the segregation of waste items into the appropriate waste streams.</p> <p>The letter includes a link to educational support videos provided by NHS Assure, hosted by NES on their TURAS learn site.</p> <p>Whilst these videos are not specifically a dental resource, they have been made verifiable CPD by NES for the dental community and the ask is that all members of the dental team access this CPD.</p> <p><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CDO20243-NHS-Dental-Services-Letter-Waste-Management-002.pdf">CDO(2024)3 – NHS Dental Services Letter – Waste Management – (002)</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Printing of GP17(PR) forms</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/printing-of-gp17pr-forms/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[14]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:22:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dental practice]]></category> <category><![CDATA[forms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scottish Government]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5254</guid> <description><![CDATA[Health boards should have received the following email today regarding the status of GP17 (PR) forms: The Scottish Government is […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Health boards should have received the following email today regarding the status of GP17 (PR) forms:</p> <p><em>The Scottish Government is aware of an issue with the reprinting of GP17(PR) dental forms. APS, the printer, is apparently unable to reprint these forms because of a holdup in the relevant Purchase Orders being raised at the Scottish Government end (and thus invoices cannot be issued, receipted and paid). This is directly because of issues following the introduction of a new Scottish Government HR and Finance system (Oracle Cloud) at the beginning of October.</em></p> <p><em>Now that we’re aware, the SG dental and optometry policy teams have escalated the matter internally so hopefully it will be resolved shortly. In the meantime, if local Board stocks of the GP17(PR) forms run out and orders from dental practices cannot be fulfilled, you have authorisation to advise the practices to temporarily photocopy these forms on the basis that it’s acceptable to get patients to sign these photocopied forms. Please liaise with their logistics/procurement team in the event of any difficulty being faced by the dental practices photocopying locally.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>PCA(D)(2024)3 – Amendment No. 165 to the SDR – New Fee Scale, Updates to Pay Award, Commitment Payments and Allowances/Grants</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/pcad20243-amendment-no-165-to-the-sdr-new-fee-scale-updates-to-pay-award-commitment-payments-and-allowances-grants/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[14]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:36:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Quality Improvement Activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scottish Govenment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[SDR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Statement of Dental Remuneration]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5248</guid> <description><![CDATA[PCA(D)(2024)3 advises of the arrangements for: A new fee scale for Determination I, effective from 1 December 2024; An update […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PCA(D)(2024)3 advises of the arrangements for:</p> <ul> <li>A new fee scale for Determination I, effective from 1 December 2024;</li> <li>An update to Determination IX – Commitment Payments, effective from 1 Janaury 2025;</li> <li>An update to Determination X – Allowance and Grants for Practice Improvements, specifically Part I, effective from 29 October 2024;</li> <li>An update to Determination XIII – Recruitment and Retention Allowances, and a non-SDR coordinating change to the Scottish Dental Access Initiative (SDAI), both effective from 29 October 2024;</li> <li>An update to Determination XIV – Practice Allowances, from 1 December 2024.</li> </ul> <p>The PCA Memorandum and full copy of the SDR can be viewed below.</p> <p><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Amendment-No.-165-to-the-SDR-29-October-2024.pdf">Amendment No. 165 to the SDR – 29 October 2024</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PCAD20243-Amendment-No.-165-to-the-SDR-29-October-2024.pdf">PCA(D)(2024)3 – Amendment No. 165 to the SDR – 29 October 2024</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Speak up for dentistry in Scotland!</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/speak-up-for-dentistry-in-scotland/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:34:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5216</guid> <description><![CDATA[Nominations are now open for election to the British Dental Association Board, Scottish Council and representative committees. There are roles […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nominations are now open for election to the British Dental Association Board, Scottish Council and representative committees. There are roles available for every field of practice in Scotland.</p> <p><u><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bda.org%2Felections%2F&data=05%7C02%7COmer.Tariq%40nhs.scot%7Cecf1470a59354a81913808dcee9ee307%7C10efe0bda0304bca809cb5e6745e499a%7C0%7C0%7C638647613386865247%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YftKDC%2FD4I5ogy78B9mwOXPYiZ3TrtFPsKLUjzH1F5Q%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="0">https://www.bda.org/elections/</a></u></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Considering being a Dental Vocational Trainer?</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/considering-being-a-dental-vocational-trainer/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:32:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5175</guid> <description><![CDATA[VT Trainer recruitment for the 2025- 26 training cycle: The recruitment process for 2025-26 VT Trainers opens on Monday 14th […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>VT Trainer recruitment for the 2025- 26 training cycle:</p> <p>The recruitment process for 2025-26 VT Trainers opens on <strong>Monday 14<sup>th</sup> October 2024 at 10am </strong>for existing, returning and new Trainers. Applications can be made via Dental Portal.</p> <p><strong>New Trainer</strong> applications will close on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> December 2024 at 12 noon.</p> <p><strong>Existing and returning* Trainer</strong> applications will close on Monday 27<sup>th</sup> January 2025 at midday.</p> <p><em><strong>* </strong>Please note, the definition of a returning Trainer has been revised this year. Any applicants that have not delivered Vocational Training in the current (2024-25) cycle, or the previous (2023-24) cycle, are now regarded as New Trainers, and must submit their application by 6/12/24@ noon.</em></p> <p>There have been significant revisions to the recruitment process this year to reduce the risk of Trainers being unable to match. In addition, the training year will now commence in September 2025, replacing the traditional August start.</p> <p>Information about becoming a Trainer can be found in the Trainer Recruitment Section of the NES website: <a href="https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/dental-vocational-foundation-training/">https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/dental-vocational-foundation-training/</a></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>IR(ME)R Employers Procedures(EP) templates</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/irmer-employers-proceduresep-templates/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:24:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5113</guid> <description><![CDATA[The new IR(ME)R Employers Procedures(EP) templates which have been created specifically for usage in a general dental practice environment are […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new IR(ME)R Employers Procedures(EP) templates which have been created specifically for usage in a general dental practice environment are now supported by a range of supportive videos which are available though the NSS You Tube Channel.</p> <p>This gives dental practices and the public dental service a set of compliant document templates that incorporate all the latest IR(ME)R updates.</p> <p>YouTube Playlist: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCOh9W52ijjHtsthgf9SBFhLyOvNIeYm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCOh9W52ijjHtsthgf9SBFhLyOvNIeYm</a></p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?si=iLRrDAArPi8qmTYh&list=PLTCOh9W52ijjHtsthgf9SBFhLyOvNIeYm" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p> </p> <p>Individual Videos:</p> <ol> <li>Introduction: <a href="https://youtu.be/o8xd5wTCUH8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/o8xd5wTCUH8</a></li> <li>Entitlement: <a href="https://youtu.be/prb8qSyo46M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/prb8qSyo46M</a></li> <li>Referral Criteria: <a href="https://youtu.be/_rQMPl9XpxE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/_rQMPl9XpxE</a></li> <li>Justification: <a href="https://youtu.be/uCnNv8mLh2w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/uCnNv8mLh2w</a></li> <li>Patient Identification: <a href="https://youtu.be/Yv99xxb0wtU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/Yv99xxb0wtU</a></li> <li>Pregnancy Enquiries: <a href="https://youtu.be/bK8fj2cok8M">https://youtu.be/bK8fj2cok8M</a></li> <li>Assessment of Patient Dose: <a href="https://youtu.be/vECerOXATdw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/vECerOXATdw</a></li> <li>Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL): <a href="https://youtu.be/jZmL6H_1K4M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/jZmL6H_1K4M</a></li> <li>Clinical Evaluation: <a href="https://youtu.be/oJ5wC5jD0_I">https://youtu.be/oJ5wC5jD0_I</a></li> <li>Training and Education: <a href="https://youtu.be/dM-Fft2DlZ4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/dM-Fft2DlZ4</a></li> <li>Reducing Unintentional Exposures: <a href="https://youtu.be/w2uP8HaGOz0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/w2uP8HaGOz0</a></li> <li>Document Control: <a href="https://youtu.be/paYFYRDlkzA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/paYFYRDlkzA</a></li> <li>Radiology Audit: <a href="https://youtu.be/YA0ExOabRXc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/YA0ExOabRXc</a></li> <li>Research Exposures: <a href="https://youtu.be/jC78tTVPW7o" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/jC78tTVPW7o</a></li> <li>Non-Medical Imaging: <a href="https://youtu.be/0DSfLyegWM0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/0DSfLyegWM0</a></li> <li>Exposure of Carers and Comforters: <a href="https://youtu.be/wxNmbDCEJM4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/wxNmbDCEJM4</a></li> <li>Risk and Benefit: <a href="https://youtu.be/4pMiHdu2z_o" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/4pMiHdu2z_o</a></li> <li>Equipment Inventory and Quality Assurance: <a href="https://youtu.be/NTt0p8Th3aU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/NTt0p8Th3aU</a></li> </ol> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>CDO Letter – Oral Health Metrics</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/cdo-letter-oral-health-metrics-8-july-2024/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[14]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:37:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NHS dental reform]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5100</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter to the workforce regarding changes to system architecture for the collection of […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter to the workforce regarding changes to system architecture for the collection of oral health metrics in Scotland.</p> <p>The letter can be viewed and downloaded here: <a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CDO20242-Oral-Health-Metrics-8-July-2024.pdf">CDO(2024)2 – Oral Health Metrics – 8 July 2024</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Waste Management Resources</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/waste-management-resources/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 11:06:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5090</guid> <description><![CDATA[At the recent NES online waste management course, a request was made around providing the contact details of the territorial […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the recent NES online waste management course, a request was made around providing the contact details of the territorial board waste management officers (WMO) details. This is the list of contact detail.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Waste-Management-Officers-Details.pdf">Waste Management Officers Details</a></li> </ul> <p>A second request was received to publish the current National Healthcare Management Segregation Chart. This is a very large and detailed PDF and if printed as an A4 reproduction is unreadable. If you wish to have this item printed you may wish to consult the size chart that is also provide for your information to help better understand a size that is appropriate for you and your staff in your practice.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Healthcare-Waste-contract-segregation-chart-v1-2-2023-06-14.pdf">Healthcare Waste contract segregation chart v1-2 2023-06-14</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Poster-Size-004.pdf">Poster Size (004)</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>New Scottish Dental Access Initiative Page</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/new-scottish-dental-access-initiative-page/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[14]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:51:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5078</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Scottish Dental Access Initiative (SDAI) aims to support NHS dental provision in designated geographic areas where access to General […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Scottish Dental Access Initiative (SDAI) aims to support NHS dental provision in designated geographic areas where access to General Dental Services is low and there is evidence of unmet patient demand and/or high oral health needs.</p> <p>You can access the new page <a href="https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/scottish-dental-access-initiative-sdai/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">here</span> </a>which includes updated documents for applicants and Health Boards.</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Management, equipment, and process of the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) in NHSScotland (SHTM 01-05)</title> <link>https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/management-equipment-and-process-of-the-decontamination-of-dental-instruments-in-a-local-decontamination-unit-ldu-in-nhsscotland-shtm-01-05/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[11]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:02:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.scottishdental.nhs.scot/?p=5034</guid> <description><![CDATA[The new revised SHTM 01-05 which covers the guidance for the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new revised SHTM 01-05 which covers the guidance for the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) has now been published.</p> <p>Please visit <a href="https://www.nss.nhs.scot/publications/management-equipment-and-process-of-the-decontamination-of-dental-instruments-in-a-local-decontamination-unit-ldu-in-nhsscotland-shtm-01-05/">https://www.nss.nhs.scot/publications/management-equipment-and-process-of-the-decontamination-of-dental-instruments-in-a-local-decontamination-unit-ldu-in-nhsscotland-shtm-01-05/</a> for further information.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>