British Association of Dental Therapists
The British Association of Dental Therapists ( BADT) was founded in 1962. The BADT promotes the advancement of Dental Therapy within the dental profession.
Professional Topic: Dental Organisations
British Association of Clinical Dental Technology
The British Association of Clinical Dental Technology is the professional association that looks to sustain and advance the ethical practice of clinical dental technology and clinical dental technicians. Set up in conjunction with the Dental Laboratories Association, the British Association of Clinical Dental Technology (BACDT) offers custom-made services that have been designed by industry experts to meet the everyday needs of the newly emerging profession.
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy
The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSDHT (formerly British Dental Hygienists’ Association, BDHA) was established in 1949. The BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 4,000 members across the UK and beyond.
British Association of Dental Nurses
The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) is the only professional organisation specifically for ALL dental nurses – whether qualified or unqualified, working in General Practice, Hospital, Community, the Armed Forces, Industry, Practice Management or Reception.
Association of Dental Administrators and Managers
The Association of Dental Administrators and Managers (ADAM) aims to represent all members of the dental admin team, including the practice manager, in recognition that each and every role is vital to the smooth operation of a busy dental practice.
National Managed Clinical Network for Cleft Service in Scotland (CLEFTSiS).
CLEFTSIS – Is the National Managed Clinical Network for Cleft care in Scotland. Their website is intended for use by both patients and clinicians to allow everyone involved the opportunity to access relevant, high quality information about cleft treatment for the management of cleft care in Scotland. The website provides information on:-
- Current network activity
- Patient information
- Network newsletters and publications
- Standards & protocols
- Research
Centre for Evidence-based Dentistry
The Centre for Evidence-based Dentistry (CEBD) , established in 1995, is an independent body whose aim is to promote the teaching, learning, practice and evaluation of evidence-based dentistry world-wide. In October 2013 the Centre moved to the Dental Health Services Research Unit at the School of Dentistry ,University of Dundee. The Centre is the Editorial base for the Evidence-based Dentistry Journal.
Scottish Dental Practice Board
The Scottish Dental Practice Board was constituted on 1 April 1989, previously, called the Scottish Dental Estimates Board.
The Board’s remit covers: – Payments to Dentists – Clinical Policy on Treatment and Appliances – Monitoring of GDS – Quality of GDS Provisions.
Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP)
The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is an initiative of the National Dental Advisory Committee (NDAC) in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES). SDCEP is funded by the Scottish Government Health Directorates and contributes to NES’s role in implementing the Scottish Government’s Dental Action Plan.
SDCEP have produced a number of evidence-based guidance documents since they were established. This includes
- Conscious Sedation
- Decontamination – Cleaning of Dental Instruments
- Decontamination – Sterilization of Dental Instruments
- Dental Caries in Children
- Drug Prescribing (Second Edition)
- Emergency Dental Care
- Management of Acute Dental Problems
- Oral Health Assessment and Review
- Oral Health Management of Patients Prescribed
- Bisphosphonates
- Practice Support Manual (10 topics)
- Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care
Tayside orthodontic managed clinical network
The Managed Clinical Network (MCN) for Orthodontics within Tayside is a linked groups of health professionals from primary and secondary care, working in a co-ordinated manner to ensure equitable provision of high quality clinically effective Orthodontic services throughout Tayside. The MCN was established in 2005.
The website has guidelines, reports, service information, patient information and lists of practitioners for Tayside.