As you will be aware the CDO Advisory Group have considered and given their views on a revised draft of Determination I and a copy of the meeting notes can be viewed here. Taking on board the feedback we have received, we have developed an updated working draft of Determination I which can be viewed…
Present: David McColl, Chair of Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC); Jeff Ellis, SDPC member; Charlotte Waite, Director, BDA Scotland; Chief Dental Officer; Gillian Leslie, Deputy Chief Dental Officer; Scottish Government officials. The CDO welcomed everyone to the meeting, highlighting the need for the BDA / SDPC and Scottish Government to have focussed discussions around payment…
Following the recent survey offered to the dental workforce, of which 557 respondents provided their views, responses have been analysed and a report has been prepared which can be accessed here. The Scottish Government have been continuing to engage with the workforce, and following the first meeting the CDO Advisory Group, the PDS Liaison Group was…
A PDS liaison group has been set up to share and discuss the proposed changes to Determination I from the CDO Advisory Group, as the PDS will also be required to use the new Determination. The Group is derived from the existing PDS Leads Group and will be chaired by a Deputy CDO to ensure…
Following the recent sectoral survey, of which 557 respondents provided their views, responses have been analysed and a report has been prepared which can be accessed here. It is clear from the survey report that reform is required and the results of the survey will be used to inform a revised Determination I. Scottish Government…
As you may be aware, the profession, including dentists, members of the wider dental team, Health Boards, and professional organisations, were asked to complete a survey giving us their views on a draft list of treatment items that we think should form the basis of a revised system going forward. The survey was intended to…
The Public Health Scotland site has now published the report of the Basic Dental Inspection Programme P1 Children in school year 2021. https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/national-dental-inspection-programme
A draft of SHTM01-05, Management, equipment and process of the decontamination of dental instruments in a Local Decontamination Unit (LDU) in NHSScotland is now available for consultation and comment. Note: Part C is based on the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) and is specific to Local Decontamination Units (LDU) in dental healthcare. Final formatting…
Amendment No. 158 advises of the arrangements for the pay award for General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) which comes into effect from 1 November 2022. The PCA Memorandum and a full updated version of the SDR can be viewed below.
As you will be aware, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, in his letter of 28 June 2022, outlined plans to set up a CDO Advisory Group as part of the reform programme. NHS Boards put forward nominees from their Board areas from the dentists, and members of the dental team, who volunteered…
Please see and read the attached Guidance around your requirement to display appropriately the IR(ME)R 2017 “Risk” poster. A recent reminder about this requirement has prompted a number of request to republish a copy of the poster which is also included for your usage.
PCA(D)(2022)7 provides details of the reintroduction of patient signatures for GP17PR and GP17(O)PR forms for courses of treatment started on, or after, 1 November 2022. A copy of the memorandum can be viewed below.
A gentle reminder about your IR(ME)R responsibilities from the regulator. Is your risk poster on display and visible and readable? IRMER – Dentist risk benefit posters
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, has written a letter to all NHS dental teams to provide an update on the Sottish Government’s position on the ‘multiplier’ arrangement and other financial support to the sector from 1 October 2022. A copy of the letter can be viewed below.
The Oral Health Community Challenge Fund End of Fund Findings Report, which highlights key learning from delivery of the Oral Health Community Challenge Fund, demonstrating best practice when working with communities to reduce oral health inequalities, has now been published. A copy of the full report can be downloaded below.
The CDO has issued a letter today advising of the publication of updated SDCEP guidance on Legionella Risk Assessments and the impact of this on dental practice inspections. A copy of the letter can be viewed below.
The General Dental Council (GDC) is currently consulting on our draft strategy for 2023-25. This is your chance to help shape how we approach our role as your professional regulator at a time of considerable uncertainty for Scottish and UK dentistry. Our priority is to keep building effective prevention strategies and operating a proportionate system…
Letter from Practitioner Services to NHS midwifes detailing changes to the application for Maternity Exemption Certificates applicable from 1 August 2022.
The CDO has issued a letter today encouraging those whohave not already done so, to complete the survey on the list of treatment items. The survey will remain open until 23.45 on 31 July 2022. The letter also contains further information on the dental reform advisory group. A copy of the letter can be viewed…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, wrote a letter to all NHS dental teams explaining the immediate next steps for the multiplier and the wider engagement programme with the sector on reform. A copy of the letter can be viewed below.