Dental vocational (foundation) training
18 October 2023NES are currently actively recruiting new Vocational Training dental practices, further information can be found on the NES website: https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/dental-vocational-foundation-training/
New secondary school oral health resource
16 October 2023The BRIGHT research trial looked at the impact of lessons about oral health in secondary school followed by a series […]
CDO Letter on Amendment Regulations
21 September 2023To support the implementation of payment reform a range of consequential amendments to existing regulations have been undertaken. A letter […]
PCA(D)(2023)5 – Amendment No. 161 to the SDR – Payment Reform
21 September 2023Amendment No. 161 provides the new Determination I for general dentistry, which will be effective from 1 November 2023. The […]
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 update
7 September 2023Based on our stakeholders’ feedback, we’re working towards implementing the Disclosure(Scotland) Act 2020 by 1 April 2025. The additional time […]
FAQ on Payment Reform
21 August 2023The full FAQ on payment reform, referred to in PCA(D)(2023)5, can be viewed and download below.
PCA(D)(2023)4 – Fees for Determination I
27 July 2023The Minister for Public Health, and Women’s Health, Jenni Minto MSP, has issued a letter to the sector regarding PCA(D)(2023)4, […]
CDO(2023)3 – TURAS Programme for Dental Nurse Induction
19 July 2023The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter regarding a TURAS programme for dental nurse induction. A copy of the […]
PCA(D)(2023)3 – Amendment No. 160 to the SDR – Vocational Training Grant Increase, Emergency Dental Services Fee Increase
2 June 2023PCA(D)(2023)3 advises of the publication of an amendment to the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR), Amendment No. 160. The amendment […]
Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA – 12 April 2023
31 May 2023Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA […]