New Scottish Dental Health Service: Update
This letter from the Chief Dental Officer is for the attention of all dental professionals in Scotland.
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Dental Workforce Report – September 2012
This report examines trends in oral health, the supply of dental services and the use of dental services in Scotland.
CDO letter about IR(ME)R
The letter gives an overview of the adoption of procedures and provides guidance on patient identification, pregnancy, dose estimation and […]
Dental Recall (CG 19)
The NICE dental recall clinical guideline helps clinicians assign recall intervals between oral health reviews that are appropriate to the […]
Restorative Dentistry
The aim of this Scottish Dental Needs Assessment Programme (SDNAP) report was to conduct a needs assessment of specialist restorative […]
Oral Health and Nutrition Guidance for Professionals
The purpose of this guidance is to provide agreed, consistent, evidence-based guidance on oral health and nutrition for professionals.
Guidelines on CBCT for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology
This guideline published in May 2012 was the culmination of the SEDENTEXCT project whose primary aim was to develop evidence-based […]
Non-time limited Registration
his Memorandum PCA(D)(2010)1 advises dentists of changes to the continuing care and capitation period which take effect from 1 April 2010.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) are the national healthcare improvement organisation for Scotland and part of NHS Scotland. The work programme […]
Dental care for babies and children
Information for the public about dental care for babies and children.
Dental abscess
Information for the public about dental abscess from the NHS Inform website.
Orthodontic treatments – Introduction of an Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need
This letter advises NHS Boards and Practitioner Services of the introduction of IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) as a means of assessing orthodontic treatment and if it is appropriate to provide it under general dental services (GDS) arrangements.
Incorporation of Childsmile Practice into the Statement of Dental Remuneration
This letter advises NHS Boards and Practitioner Services of the publication of an amendment to the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR), Amendment No 120, which takes effect from 1 October 2011.
Use of external advisers for senior dental appointments
NHS Health Boards are reminded that when appointing to any senior or specialist post in the Community Dental Services and Salaried Dental Services they are strongly encouraged to involve an External Advisor from an appropriate specialty.
Pay and conditions of service for dental public health, community dental staff and salaried general… (2011)
Pay and conditions of service for dental public health, community dental staff and salaried general dental practitioners. July 2011 Clarification to the previous letter about pay and conditions.