SDCEP – ‘Drug Prescribing for Dentistry’ Update
12 June 2017SDCEP’s ‘Drug Prescribing For Dentistry’ 3rd Edition, published in January 2016, was based on edition 70 of the ‘British National […]
SDCEP Consultation – Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children
5 June 2017A draft of updated Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children guidance from SDCEP (Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme) is now […]
Revised payment verification protocols
26 May 2017This document updates and supersedes previous guidance and outlines the arrangements for payment verification for 2016-17.
April 2017 Newsletter
28 April 2017The 2017 Scottish Dental website newsletter is out now: Read it Sign up for the newsletter here.
Child Sexual Exploitation – A Guide for Health Practitioners
20 April 2017Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a persistent and growing issue across the UK. To impact on this requires a multiagency approach […]
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 […]