Updated decontamination advice notes from SHTG
20 April 2017The Scottish Health Technology Group (SHTG) within Healthcare Improvement Scotland has recently published updates to two advice statements that are […]
Patients at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) -New guidance from SDCEP
5 April 2017New guidance on the Oral Health Management of Patients at Risk of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw is launched today […]
Oral Health Management of Patients at Risk of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
5 April 2017New and updated guidance from SDCEP for dentists managing patients with osteonecrosis of the jaw related to anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic drugs.
Recommendations on use of fluoride toothpaste & supplements in Scotland
24 March 2017Despite continuing improvements, dental caries is still a significant problem in Scotland. Application of fluoride varnish at least twice a […]
Oral Health & Dental Services for Children- Needs Assessment Report Launched
17 March 2017At a meeting at Stirling University today the Scottish Dental Needs Assessment Programme (SDNAP) is launching its latest report on […]
Statement of Dental Remuneration- Amendment No. 134
17 March 2017A new amendment to the Statement go Dental Remuneration is now available for download SDR Amendment No. 134 Previous version […]
Dental Specialty Training Posts in Scotland
1 March 2017A number of Dental Specialty training posts will be available in Scotland commencing September 2017. The posts are in the […]
The Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) 2015/6
21 February 2017Today the Information Services Division (ISD) of National Services Scotland published the data from The Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey […]
Emergency Dental Box 2017 Update
16 February 2017Following changes to the BNF’s guidelines for the management of medical emergencies in dental practice, Tayside Pharmaceuticals has updated the […]
Open consultation -updated SDCEP Conscious Sedation in Dentistry guidance
5 January 2017The draft updated Scottish Dental clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) guidance on Conscious Sedation in Dentistry is now available for consultation. The […]