Category: News
Advanced Cadaveric Vertical Augmentation Techniques for Dental Implants
6 April 2018On 7-8th June 2018, this course aims to develop the participants’ operative skills in advanced hard tissue augmentation techniques for dental implant placement.
Consultation on SDCEP Implementation advice for Phase-down of Dental Amalgam Use
26 March 2018The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) draft implementation advice for Phase-down of Dental Amalgam Use is now available for […]
Coming soon- SDCEP Advice on phase-down of dental amalgam consultation
2 March 2018The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is currently developing advice for dentists to facilitate the implementation of Article 10(2) […]
February 2018 Newsletter
26 February 2018The February 2018 Scottish Dental website newsletter is out now: Read it Sign up for the newsletter here.
Reminder to submit GP234 and Erratum to SDR 137
22 February 2018Summary The Memorandum to this letter reminds dentists and dental bodies corporate (DBsC) of the need to submit a form […]
Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis SURVEY
25 January 2018The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is currently developing advice for dentists to facilitate the implementation of NICE Clinical […]
New- Scottish Oral Health Improvement Plan
24 January 2018The Scottish Government’s new Oral Health Improvement Plan is launched today and sets out a new preventive system of care […]
National Framework NP 143/7: Decontamination Equipment Update
18 January 2018All equipment included on the agreement has been rigorously evaluated to ensure it meets all relevant guidance requirements.
Radiation Protection Legislation Changes – PSM update
17 January 2018Changes to legislation relating to radiation protection will be taking place in 2018, including a new HSE notification process. All […]
Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Oral and Dental Health Research
10 January 2018James Lind Alliance Oral and Dental Health Priority Setting Partnership Oral and Dental research in the UK is world-leading. Nevertheless, […]
Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) – Opportunity to participate
4 January 2018Following a successful pilot using Primary Care dentists to collect data for a National Oral Health Survey we are hoping […]
Radiation protection legislation changes
20 December 2017Changes to legislation relating to radiation protection will be taking place in 2018, including a new HSE notification process. All dental […]
SDCEP Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis implementation advice – open consultation until 31 January 2018
13 December 2017The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is currently developing advice for dentists to facilitate the implementation of NICE Clinical […]
BUCCOLAM (midazolam) Oromuscosal Solution Pre-filled Syringes
8 December 2017The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) yesterday released an advisory note for users to exercise caution when […]
Opportunity for dentists to participate in Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) 2017/8
4 December 2017Following a successful pilot of using Primary Care dentists to collect data for a National Oral Health Survey we are […]
Patients – have your say on the future of dental research in the UK
23 November 2017A priority setting partnership (PSP) has been established to work with patients, lay people and clinicians to identify area of […]
National Dental Inspection Program (NDIP) 2017 Report
24 October 2017The National Dental Inspection Programme (NDIP) is carried out annually with the support and approval of the Scottish Dental Epidemiology […]
General Dental Services Amendment regulations and SDR amendment No. 136
19 October 2017This Memorandum (PCA(D)(2017)6 advises dentists and dental bodies corporate of the introduction of the NHS (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Amendment […]
Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No. 135
19 September 2017A new amendment of the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR), has now been released . This will come into effect […]
Practice premises revaluation exercise -1st April 2018
6 September 2017The Scottish Government has today issued a memorandum advising of an exercise to update practice valuations for reimbursement of practice […]