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Careers
- Scottish GDP Future Leadership Fellows
- Deputy Chief Dental Officer Posts – Scottish Government
- Quality Improvement Activity for General Dental Practitioners 2019-22
- Dentistry in Primary Care Collaborative announced
- Research Audit Hours
COVID-19
- (2023-2-CDO-Letter) Withdrawal of COVID-19 extended use of face masks
- CDO(2022)2 – CDO Letter – Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- De-escalation of COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) measures
- PCA(D)(2022)4 – Dental Sustainability Funding
- Recovery of NHS Dental Services: Revised Payment Arrangements
- Managing Impact of COVID-19 on NHS Dental Services Over the Winter Period
- Red Band Handpieces
- CDO Letter – Infection Prevention and Control guidance
- Statement of Dental Remuneration Amendment No.150
- Equitable remobilisation of dental services
- COVID-19 infection prevention and control dental appendix
- Environmental mitigation of aerosol generating procedures in dental practice – SDCEP Survey
- Ventilation Information for Dentistry from SDCEP
- SDCEP -Rapid Review of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry- Update
- CDO Letter, 13 April 2021
- CDO Letter regarding Ventilation Survey
- COVID-19 Surveillance Programme in Dental Settings
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources for Independent Dental Practitioners and their Teams
- PPE Quality Control / Quality issues
- £500 one off non-consolidated payment to persons working within an Independent Service Provider
- Revised SOPS for Dental Teams
- SDCEP Mitigation of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry – A Rapid Review Update
- Funding for Primary Care PPE provision
- Latest COVID Restrictions, 05 Jan 2021 – CDO Letter
- Level 4 COVID restrictions – CDO letter
- Non-CE marked Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- COVID Vaccination Programme – 2020/21
- Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services: Phase 4
- Letter from the CDOs of the four UK nations
- COVID-19: infection prevention and control dental appendix
- CDO Letter – Full range of NHS dental treatments from 1st November
- SDCEP Rapid Review on Mitigation of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry published
- CDO letter and NHS advice about FFP3 respirators
- Providing Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) in Practice
- Ventilation, water and environmental cleaning in dental surgeries relating to COVID-19
- CDO Letter – Examinations Phase 3 Remobilisation
- Aerosol Generating Procedures and their Mitigation in International Dental Guidance Documents
- Updated information for patients about remobilisation of dental services
- Phase 3 Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services
- SDCEP-Rapid Review of Aerosol Generating Procedures in Dentistry
- NHS Dental Services Phase 3 –Remobilisation
- SDCEP – Comparison of UK Return-to-Practice Documents
- NHS Dental Services-Phase 2 Remobilisation
- Reopening dental practices – Latest CDO update
- SDCEP – Resuming General Dental Services Guide – minor update
- Updated – Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services in Scotland
- Accessing PPE – an update for dental practices in NHS Scotland
- SDCEP Reopening Dental Practice Guide launched
- New information for dental patients from NHS Scotland
- Update to Rapid Review of recommendations for re-opening dental services
- Rapid Review of recommendations for re-opening dental services
- SDCEP developing guide to support dental practices prepare to re-open – Survey
- SDCEP-Drugs for Management of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic – Update
- Recommendations for the re-opening of dental services
- SDCEP – Dental Practice Closure During COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Infection Prevention and Control in Urgent Dental Care Settings during the period of COVID-19
- NHS financial support measures during COVID-19 and other sources of funding support
- COVID-19 Resources
- SDCEP – Drugs for Management of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 – Revised Financial Support Measures
- SDCEP – Management of common oral conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 – Cessation of Routine Dental Care
- COVID-19 Guidance – NHS General Dental Services (GDS)
- Information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dental Public Health.
Event
- PCA(D)(2024)1 – AMENDMENT NO. 163 TO THE SDR – Det I Minor Changes, VT Allowance Update, and Recruitment and Retention Update
- Statement of Dental Remuneration Amendment No. 152
- Consent in Dentistry Survey
- Would you like to have your say on quality improvement in dentistry?
- RCPSG – Top Tips for GDPs – 31st May 2019
- Dental Webinars
- SDCEP Conference-18th March 2019
- Advanced Cadaveric Vertical Augmentation Techniques for Dental Implants
- TC White Conference RCPSG – 1st June 2018
- Consultation on SDCEP Implementation advice for Phase-down of Dental Amalgam Use
- Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis SURVEY
- Childsmile Evaluation Symposium 2018- Registration open
- Childsmile Symposium 2018 – Save the date!
- SDR – Regional Roadshows
- Orthodontic Needs Assessment report published.
- Orthodontic Needs Assessment Report Launch
- Have your say on the future of dental education research in Scotland
- Report launch:- The Oral Health and Psychosocial Needs of Scottish Prisoners and Young offenders
News
- PCA(D)(2024)2 – QI Activity – 2022-25 cycle and Amendment No. 164 to the SDR – Enhanced Domiciliary Care Fees
- SDNAP older adults needs assessment report- Final Report
- Complete New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP1-19)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP16-18)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP13-15)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP10-12)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP7-9)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP4-6)
- New Radiation File Dental IR(ME)R Employers Procedures Templates(EP1-3)
- Urgent Information – Waste Audits
- Some Good News around Dental Radiology/Radiography for Dental Practices in Scotland
- PCA(D)(2023)6 – Amendment No. 162 to the SDR – Determination I minor corrections
- Dental vocational (foundation) training
- New secondary school oral health resource
- CDO Letter on Amendment Regulations
- PCA(D)(2023)5 – Amendment No. 161 to the SDR – Payment Reform
- Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 update
- FAQ on Payment Reform
- CDO(2023)3 – TURAS Programme for Dental Nurse Induction
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA – 12 April 2023
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA – 29 March 2023
- Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 10 May 2023
- NHS: PCA(D)(2023)2 – Revised Scottish Dental Access Initiative – 25 April 2023
- CDO(2023)1 – CDO Letter – Falsified Medical Oxygen – 18 April 2023
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 1 February 2023
- Ms Todd Letter to NHS Dental Teams – Reform Payment Showcase – Temporary Pause – 20 March 2023
- Consultation on the Guidance on Reporting Matters to the GDC
- The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual
- Lateral Flow Devices (LFD) test kits expiry dates
- Continuation of PPE
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 18 January 2023
- Letter to NHS dental teams from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- PCA(D)(2023)1 – Amendment No. 159 to the SDR – Financial Support for Dentists Opening a Practice
- Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 7 December 2022
- PDS Liaison Group – Meeting Papers
- Reform of NHS Dental Service – PDS Liaison Group
- Updated 17/01 – CDO Advisory Group – Meeting Papers
- Reform of NHS Dental Services – Survey 1 Report
- Consultation on Draft Scottish Health Technical Memorandum (SHTM) 01-05
- PCA(D)(2022)8 – Amendment No. 158 to the SDR – Pay Award for GDPs
- Reform of NHS Dental Services – CDO Advisory Group
- IR(ME)R2017 Risk Poster with Guidance
- PCA(D)(2022)7 – Reintroduction of Patient Signatures
- IRMER – Dentist risk benefit posters
- Letter to NHS dental teams from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Community Challenge Fund – End of Fund Findings Report
- CDO(2022)4 – CDO Letter – Legionella Risk Assessment
- GDC consultation on draft strategy for 2023-25
- Application for Maternity Exemption Certificates
- CDO(2022)3 – CDO Letter – Survey Reminder
- Letter to NHS dental teams from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Reform of NHS Dental Services – Survey 1
- CsDPH Fluoride Recommendations 2022
- HND in Dental Hygine
- New PSD Senior Dental Adviser
- UPDATE: Amendment No. 157 to the SDR – Allowances
- Participate and Donate!
- Director of Dentistry Vacancy (Western Isles)
- Dental Hygienist training for Dental Nurses
- PCA(D)(2022)5 – Dental Equipment Repairs
- Scottish Dental Clinical Leadership Fellows
- Use of Midazolam 10mg/2ml ampoules for buccal administration in Emergency Dental Boxes
- Dental patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs – SDCEP guidance update
- FAQ on Revised Payment Arrangements in PCA(D)(2022)3
- Free Courses in Mental Health and Digital Skills
- UPDATE: Amendment No. 155 to the SDR – Recruitment and Retention Allowance
- RESPECT Campaign – Stakeholder Toolkit for Violence and Aggression – 21 January 2022
- Letter to Chief Executives – Childsmile Programme Expansion – 17 November 2021
- Letter to Chief Executives – Winter Preparedness Funding – 1 November 2021
- Phillips Defibrillator Consumables
- Amendment No. 154 to the SDR
- Protecting Vunerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
- Revised Scottish Dental Access Initative
- SCI Gateway / Windows 11 Compatibility Warning
- NHSGG&C Pecos PPE Direct Ordering
- NICE accreditation for SDCEP extended for 5 years
- Statement on Water Fluoridation
- Help with Health Costs – 2021
- Amendment No. 153 to the SDR
- Ventilation Improvement Allowance FAQ – updated.
- Letter from the Cabinet Secretary to NHS dental teams
- Emergency Drug Boxes – Supply Issues
- CDO Letter – Red Band Hand Pieces
- Statement of Dental Remuneration Amendment No. 151
- 100 Day Commitment – Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
- Scottish Government Policy on NHS Dentistry for Young People Under 26
- Caring for Smiles
- CDO Letter – Deputy Chief Dental Officer for Scotland Appointments
- GDC announce new Chair and Council Member
- CDO Letter – Activity Management- General Dental Services
- CDO Letter on Antimicrobial Prescribing
- Statement of Dental Remuneration Amendment No.149
- Scottish Government Policy on ventilation in dental premises
- Human Tissue Authority announcement for the dental sector
- Emergency Dental Boxes – Supply Issue
- Practitioner Services – Information for Dental Practitioners
- GDC – Annual Retention Fee – instalment option
- Changes to Emergency Dental Kit
- Letter to NHS Dental Teams on NHS Dental Services Sustainability
- Need help with your nhs.scot email account?
- Rent Reimbursement and QI Cycle- CDO Letter
- Re-routing of low-level concerns
- The Oral Health of Scottish Prisoners 2019
- National Dental Inspection Program (NDIP) 2020 Report
- Penicillin V recommended as first line antibiotic for acute dento-alveolar infections
- Aerosol Generation Procedures – SDCEP Questionnaire
- Dental contractors may take part in the Seasonal Flu immunization programme
- SDCEP Survey: Using Apps in Dentistry – Have your say!
- Safety Climate Survey – Final reminder
- SDR Amendment 143
- Safety Climate Survey – Deadline 31st March
- Co-designing Quality Improvement in dentistry
- General Dental Practitioner Leadership Fellow
- NHS Scotland Dental Practice Inspections
- Safety Climate Survey FAQ5 – What to do after you run your report
- Safety Climate Survey FAQ 4: What will my report look like?
- Safety Climate Survey FAQ 3: Working across practices and split registrations
- Safety Climate Survey Webinar
- How to register for the Safety Climate Survey
- Safety Climate Survey – why you should take part
- Becoming a Vocational Trainer
- National Dental Inspection Program (NDIP) 2019 Report
- SDR Amendment No. 142
- Update to Pay and Conditions of Service, 2019-20
- SDCEP’s new Dental Companion app launched
- New QI eLearning modules
- Safety Climate Survey
- No health without oral health – Report
- Scottish Health Awards 2019
- Oral Health Community Challenge Awards announced
- Dental Amalgam
- Amendment No 141 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration
- Use of external advisers for senior dental appointments in the PDS
- Smile4life questionnaire
- GDPs Annual Expenses Exercise 2019/20
- Revised Scottish Dental Access Initative
- Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey 2016-8
- Dental management of patients at risk of Infective Endocarditis – Survey
- Sustainability and the Childsmile Programme
- Dental Nurses Survey
- Revised Scottish Dental Access Initiative
- SDCEP – Oral Health Assessment and Review – Questionnaire
- e-dental programme: submission of payment claims
- Interested in Research in Primary Dental Care – Survey closing shortly
- Oral Health Improvement Plan – Feb 2019
- Scottish Cancer Referral Guidelines
- Oral Health Community Challenge Fund Launched
- Amendment No.140 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration SDR
- SDCEP Prescribing App updated
- Are you a Dentist or Dental Care Professional interested in research?
- Defibrillators in Independent Dental Practices
- National Dental Inspection Program (NDIP) 2018 Report
- Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Oral and Dental Health Research
- Amendment No. 139 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration SDR
- Electronic submission of orthodontic payment claim forms and requests for prior approval
- SDCEP Implementation Advice on Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis
- Sedation Practice Inspection (SPI) Checklist Revision
- GDP Survey -Scottish Dental Needs Assessment Programme (SDNAP)
- Opportunity to participate in eDelphi Study to develop core outcomes set for caries treatment interventions?
- Amendment No. 138 to Statement of Dental Remuneration SDR
- SDCEP – Restricting the Use of Dental Amalgam in Specific Patient Groups
- SDCEP: Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children 2nd Ed.
- Interim advice on preparing for the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Coming soon- SDCEP Advice on phase-down of dental amalgam consultation
- February 2018 Newsletter
- Reminder to submit GP234 and Erratum to SDR 137
- New- Scottish Oral Health Improvement Plan
- National Framework NP 143/7: Decontamination Equipment Update
- Radiation Protection Legislation Changes – PSM update
- Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Oral and Dental Health Research
- Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) – Opportunity to participate
- Radiation protection legislation changes
- SDCEP Antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis implementation advice – open consultation until 31 January 2018
- BUCCOLAM (midazolam) Oromuscosal Solution Pre-filled Syringes
- Opportunity for dentists to participate in Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) 2017/8
- Patients – have your say on the future of dental research in the UK
- National Dental Inspection Program (NDIP) 2017 Report
- General Dental Services Amendment regulations and SDR amendment No. 136
- Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No. 135
- Practice premises revaluation exercise -1st April 2018
- Scottish Dental Practice Board Policies
- Scottish Heath Awards 2017 – Dentist Award
- New NHS Scotland Model Complaints Handling Procedure
- SDCEP – Conscious Sedation in Dentistry guidance – 3rd edition now available
- SDCEP Dental Prescribing app – Updated
- Scotland’s Oral Health Plan – Analysis of responses published
- SDCEP – ‘Drug Prescribing for Dentistry’ Update
- SDCEP Consultation – Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children
- Revised payment verification protocols
- Child Sexual Exploitation – A Guide for Health Practitioners
- Updated decontamination advice notes from SHTG
- Patients at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) -New guidance from SDCEP
- Oral Health Management of Patients at Risk of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
- Recommendations on use of fluoride toothpaste & supplements in Scotland
- Oral Health & Dental Services for Children- Needs Assessment Report Launched
- Statement of Dental Remuneration- Amendment No. 134
- Dental Specialty Training Posts in Scotland
- The Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey (SAOHS) 2015/6
- Emergency Dental Box 2017 Update
- Open consultation -updated SDCEP Conscious Sedation in Dentistry guidance
- Combined Practice Inspection (CPI) – 2017
- Scottish Dental Postgraduate Fellowship Opportunities – MSc Quality Improvement
- Primary Care Dentistry in Scotland 2014-5
- Dental health of P1 children – latest data from National Dental Inspection Programme
- The Dental Workforce in Scotland 2016
- Oral Health Management of Patients Prescribed Anti-resorptive or Anti-angiogenic Drugs – Consultation closes shortly
- Recall of some GlucaGen Hypokits – MHRA Drug Alert EL (16)/A/12 – 6 September 2016
- Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No. 133
- Combined Practice Inspection (CPI) – 2017 revision
- Sign up for the Scottish Dental e-Newsletter
- Oral Health & Dental Services for Children- Needs Assessment Consultation
- Scottish Health Awards 2016 – Dentist Award
- SDCEP draft guidance available for consultation
- Topical miconazole and warfarin interaction higlighted
- Android version of SDCEP Dental Prescribing App Launched
- Applications to the NHS Board Dental List: Mandatory Training Requirement
- Standards for Conscious Sedation in the Provision of Dental Care
- National Infection Prevention and Control Manual
- General dentistry exposure prone procedure (EPP) categorisation
- SDCEP guidance now NICE accredited
- e-Dentistry: Support funding
- GDS amendment regulations and SDR amendment no. 131
- Drug Prescribing for Dentistry – 3rd Edition launched
- Want to participate in the National Dental Survey/Audit – ONLY 5-days left to sign up.
- Need audit hours for 2013-6 cycle?
- Opportunity to participate in National Dental Survey
- Practice Inspection Checklists -last few days to have your say
- Opportunity for dentists to participate in Scottish Adult Oral Health Survey
- Scottish Patient Safety Programme – Dentistry in Primary Care Consultation
- Still time to have your say about the Dental Practice Inspection checklists
- Changes to entitlement for free dental treatment
- Latest results from National Dental Inspection Programme
- Strategic vision for E-Dentistry
- Statement of Dental Remuneration – Amendment No.130
- Practice Inspections – Have Your Say
- Scottish Dental Access Initative – revised Nov 2015
- Regulation of private dental clinics
- Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs – New guidance from SDCEP
- Scottish Health Awards 2015 – Dentist Award
- National Clinical Lead for SPSP – Dentist
- Statement of Dental Remuneration Update
- New Scottishdental website
- Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme – website updated
- Statement of Dental Remuneration -Amendment No.128
- Ebola Guidance for Dental Care Teams
- Emergency Drugs and Equipment in Primary Dental Care
- New SDCEP Decontamination Guidance
- Dental Workforce Report 2014
- Oral health improves in Primary 1 pupils
- Practice Premises Revaluation Exercise -2014/5
- European Association of Dental Public Health – Conference resolution on the control of e-cigarettes
- Prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases in primary dental care – New Guidance from SDCEP
- Scottish Dental Practice Based Research Network Symposium-June 2014
- Statement of Dental Remuneration- Amendment No.126
Newsletters
NHS dental reform
Oral Health Improvement Plan
- Oral health consultation closes on 8th December
- Future of Oral Health – Consultation Roadshows
- Consultation on the future of oral health
Uncategorized
- New templates for Employers Procedures (EPs)
- CDO Letter (2023)4 – Quality Improvement Activity – 24 November 2023
- PCA(D)(2023)3 – Amendment No. 160 to the SDR – Vocational Training Grant Increase, Emergency Dental Services Fee Increase
- Draft SHTM01-05 Public Consultation closing soon
- Reform of NHS Dental Services – Determination I Working Draft
- CDO Letter – IPC Guidance