Recommendations on use of fluoride toothpaste & supplements in Scotland

Despite 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

At 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

A new amendment to the Statement go Dental Remuneration is now available for download SDR Amendment No. 134  Previous version […]

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Dental Specialty Training Posts in Scotland

A number of Dental Specialty training posts will be  available in Scotland commencing September 2017.  The posts are in  the […]

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The Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) 2015/6

Today the Information Services Division (ISD) of National Services Scotland published the data from The Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey […]

Emergency Dental Box 2017 Update

Following changes to the BNF’s guidelines for the management of medical emergencies in dental practice, Tayside Pharmaceuticals has updated the […]

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Open consultation -updated SDCEP Conscious Sedation in Dentistry guidance

The draft  updated Scottish Dental clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP)  guidance on Conscious Sedation in Dentistry is now available for consultation. The […]

Combined Practice Inspection (CPI) – 2017

As from today  all practices undergoing the combined practice inspection should be using the revised checklist. The revisions have been […]

December 2016

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Oral health consultation closes on 8th December

The Scottish Governments consultation on the future of oral health closes a week from today on the  8th December.  The consultation […]