The Scottish Government

Strategic vision for E-Dentistry

This letter outlines the Scottish Government’s  ‘Vision for  e- Dentistry’.  Phase 1  will include a range oc complimentary ‘buisness efficiency […]

The Scottish Government

Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No.130

This letter advises of an amendment to the  ‘Deemed NHS Committed’  Status for New Practices Claiming Additional General Dental Practice Allowance […]

Practice Inspections – Have Your Say

In January/February 2016, the Practice Inspection Working Group will be reviewing and updating (if required) the content of the Combined […]

The Scottish Government

Scottish Dental Access Initative – revised Nov 2015

This letter provides advice on a further revision of the Scottish Dental Access Initative (SDAI) which will take effect on […]

Regulation of private dental clinics

As from  April 2016 Health Care Improvement Scotland (HIS)  will start regulating  all independent clinics in Scotland . This includes […]

Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs – New guidance from SDCEP

A new guidance document  from  The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) on the Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants […]

Dentistry in Primary Care Collaborative announced

Healthcare Improvement Scotland  has announced it will run a pilot improvement collaborative in dentistry in primary care settings. This is […]

Scottish Health Awards 2015 – Dentist Award

The Scottish Health Awards are now an established part of the Scottish Calendar. In addition to the usual award categories […]

National Clinical Lead for SPSP – Dentist

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is advertising a  two sessions per week post  for dentist be a National lead for  the Scottish […]

Statement of Dental Remuneration Update

An update to the Statement of Dental Remuneration was issued in May 2015.