Category: News
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 […]
Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs – New guidance from SDCEP
15 September 2015A new guidance document from The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) on the Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants […]
Dentistry in Primary Care Collaborative announced
4 September 2015Healthcare Improvement Scotland has announced it will run a pilot improvement collaborative in dentistry in primary care settings. This is […]
Scottish Health Awards 2015 – Dentist Award
23 July 2015The Scottish Health Awards are now an established part of the Scottish Calendar. In addition to the usual award categories […]
National Clinical Lead for SPSP – Dentist
20 July 2015Healthcare Improvement Scotland is advertising a two sessions per week post for dentist be a National lead for the Scottish […]