Author: Scottish Dental
Complete New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP1-19)
6 March 2024This 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)
28 February 2024This 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)
21 February 2024This 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)
14 February 2024This 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)
7 February 2024This 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)
31 January 2024This 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)
24 January 2024In collaboration with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulation Regulator in Scotland we will publish fortnightly from today a library […]
Urgent Information – Waste Audits
23 January 2024Please 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)
17 January 2024I 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
4 December 2023The 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
18 October 2023NES 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
16 October 2023The BRIGHT research trial looked at the impact of lessons about oral health in secondary school followed by a series […]
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 update
7 September 2023Based 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
25 May 2023The 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
22 May 2023Following 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
20 March 2023The 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
17 March 2023The 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
6 March 2023This notification highlights the expiry date of Later Flow Devices(LFD) test kits in dental practices and outlines the process for […]
Continuation of PPE
3 March 2023This 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
27 January 2023A reminder that the 3 month public consultation on SHTM01-05 closes on 31st January 2023. For further information on how […]