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CDO(2023)3 – TURAS Programme for Dental Nurse Induction

The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter regarding a TURAS programme for dental nurse induction. A copy of the […]

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA – 12 April 2023

Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA […]

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA – 29 March 2023

Present: Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland, Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer, Gillian Leslie, Deputy […]

Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme

The Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) programme focuses onrevolutionising the prescribing and dispensing process in Scotland. It will ultimately […]

(2023-2-CDO-Letter) Withdrawal of COVID-19 extended use of face masks

Following a review, that the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health andSocial Care and the Minister for Social Care, Mental […]

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 10 May 2023

BDA Scotland / SDPC representatives/ Scottish Government joint update on payment reform: “BDA Scotland/ SDPC representatives and Scottish Government held […]

NHS: PCA(D)(2023)2 – Revised Scottish Dental Access Initiative – 25 April 2023

The attached PCA advises Boards of the revised areas for inclusion in the Scottish Dental Access Initiative grant from 26 […]

CDO(2023)1 – CDO Letter – Falsified Medical Oxygen – 18 April 2023

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 1 February 2023

Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA […]

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 GDC today launched a consultation on a proposal aimed at making it easier for dental professionals to understand what […]

The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual

The National Infection Prevention and Cross Infection Control Manual (NIPCM) is the source of guidance which should always be followed […]

Lateral Flow Devices (LFD) test kits expiry dates

This notification highlights the expiry date of Later Flow Devices(LFD) test kits in dental practices and outlines the process for […]

Continuation of PPE

This circular contains the details of the continuation of no cost PPE to primary care dental practices. We also include […]

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 18 January 2023

Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC), Josephine Weir, Deputy Chair of SDPC, Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA […]

Letter to NHS dental teams from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, has written to NHS dental teams to provide an […]

PCA(D)(2023)1 – Amendment No. 159 to the SDR – Financial Support for Dentists Opening a Practice

PCA(D)(2023)1 advises of the financial support available to dentists opening a practice, including: It also advises of changes to the […]

Regular Dental Reform Meeting between SG/BDA/SDPC – 7 December 2022

Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC); Jeff Ellis, SDPC member; Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland; Chief […]

PDS Liaison Group – Meeting Papers

Following the recent survey offered to the dental workforce, of which 557 respondents provided their views, responses have been analysed […]

Reform of NHS Dental Service – PDS Liaison Group

A PDS liaison group has been set up to share and discuss the proposed changes to Determination I from the […]