We are delighted that Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer for Scotland, has supported our new HND Dental Hygiene programme, taking place at our Coatbridge Campus. Starting in August 2022, this programme is led by current Dental Hygienists and educational experts offering experienced GDC registered dental nurses the opportunity to study in a vibrant, innovative college…
NHS National Services Scotland are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Senior Dental Adviser in Practitioner Services (PSD). Mr. Gerard Boyle has been appointed to the role previously held by Mr. Alan Whittet, who is retiring. Gerard Boyle has spent over 30 years in general dental practice, most of this time as a…
PCA(D)(2022)6 provides details of a number of changes to the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR): Removal of protection payments for: Commitment Payments (Det IX), General Dental Practice Allowance (Det XIV), and Rent Reimbursement (Det XV) from 1 July 2022; Revised conditions for new applications/entrants to claim rent reimbursement from 1 July 2022; Changes to Determination…
Please help support Professor John Gibson, a “weel-kent face” in our profession as he walks from Land’s End to John O’ Groats this summer donating and by joining him as completes the stages of his walk. John is walking to raise funds for The Canmore Trust (SC 051511). John lost his son Cameron to suicide…
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Western Isles to lead the transformation of Dental Services across the islands to ensure oral health maintains a high profile within the Health and Social Care System. The post holder will lead innovative service development for remote/rural oral health, with an early focus on remobilisation and recovery. They…