Complete New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP1-19)

This is the complete series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. The templates will be […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP16-18)

This is the sixth and final in a series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP13-15)

This is the fifth in a series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. The templates […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP10-12)

This is the fourth in a series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. The templates […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP7-9)

This is the third in a series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. The templates […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP4-6)

This is the second in a series of new Employers Procedure(EP) templates specifically written for General Dental Practices. The templates […]

New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP1-3)

In collaboration with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulation Regulator in Scotland we will publish fortnightly from today a library […]

Urgent Information – Waste Audits

Please read the attached information about requirements for audit and associated paperwork that will be required from all waste producers […]

New templates for Employers Procedures (EPs)

I am happy to announce that we will publish a set of new templates for Employers Procedures (EPs) specifically created […]

Some Good News around Dental Radiology/Radiography for Dental Practices in Scotland

The Ionising Regulations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) warranted officer/inspector to the Scottish Parliament and his team (who are hosted by […]

Dental vocational (foundation) training

NES are currently actively recruiting new Vocational Training dental practices, further information can be found on the NES website: https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/dental-vocational-foundation-training/

New secondary school oral health resource

The BRIGHT research trial looked at the impact of lessons about oral health in secondary school followed by a series […]

Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 update

Based on our stakeholders’ feedback, we’re working towards implementing the Disclosure(Scotland) Act 2020 by 1 April 2025. The additional time […]

Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme

The Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) programme focuses onrevolutionising the prescribing and dispensing process in Scotland. It will ultimately […]

(2023-2-CDO-Letter) Withdrawal of COVID-19 extended use of face masks

Following a review, that the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health andSocial Care and the Minister for Social Care, Mental […]

Consultation on the Guidance on Reporting Matters to the GDC

The GDC today launched a consultation on a proposal aimed at making it easier for dental professionals to understand what […]

The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual

The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual (NIPCM) is the source of guidance which should always be followed […]

Lateral Flow Devices (LFD) test kits expiry dates

This notification highlights the expiry date of Later Flow Devices(LFD) test kits in dental practices and outlines the process for […]

Continuation of PPE

This circular contains the details of the continuation of no cost PPE to primary care dental practices. We also include […]

Draft SHTM01-05 Public Consultation closing soon

A reminder that the 3 month public consultation on SHTM01-05 closes on 31st January 2023. For further information on how […]