PCA(D)(2024)1 – AMENDMENT NO. 163 TO THE SDR – Det I Minor Changes, VT Allowance Update, and Recruitment and Retention Update

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The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter PCA(D) 2024(1) advising NHS Boards and Practitioner Services of the publication of an amendment to the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR), Amendment No. 163.

The Memorandum advises NHS dental contractors of:

  • Determination I: Minor changes to treatment items (effective 1 April 2024).
  • Determination IV: Changes to Vocational Trainees employment to reflect they are employed by NHS Education For Scotland (NES) (effective 1 August 2022).
  • Determination XIII: Updates to the list of eligible areas, and session requirements have been amended (effecting 1 April 2024).
  • Guidance on emergency drugs and equipment in primary dental care.
  • Update on the Quality and Improvement activity for cycle 2022-25.

The PCA Memorandum and full SDR can be viewed using the links below.

MEMORANDUM to PCA(D)(2024)1 – 11 March 2024

Amendment No. 163 to the SDR – 11 March 2024