Managing Impact of COVID-19 on NHS Dental Services Over the Winter Period

The Chief Dental Officer has written to the profession to provide an update on managing the impact of COVID-19 (Omicron) […]

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Revised Scottish Dental Access Initative

This letter PCA(D) (2021)8 provides details of a further revision of the Scottish Dental Access Initative (SDAI)  which takes effect from […]

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SCI Gateway / Windows 11 Compatibility Warning

NSS has not tested SCI Gateway using Windows 11 and as such advise that users DO NOT
upgrade their PC’s to Windows 11 at this time.

NHSGG&C Pecos PPE Direct Ordering

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Pecos PPE Direct Ordering – Ordering & Deliveries over Christmas/New Year arrangements have changed;  the ordering […]

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NICE accreditation for SDCEP extended for 5 years

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) has just announced that their application to renew thie NICE accreditation has been […]

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Statement on Water Fluoridation

By the Consultants in Dental Public Health & Chief Administrative Dental Officers and the Directors of Dentistry in Scotland.

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Help with Health Costs – 2021

Public information leaflet providing information on NHS dental charges, Optical Voucher values and help with health costs including Travel costs.

Amendment No. 153 to the SDR

Amendment No. 153 to the SDR advises of the pay award for General Dental Practitioners which comes into effect from […]

Ventilation Improvement Allowance FAQ – updated.

Updated ventilation FAQ.

Letter from the Cabinet Secretary to NHS dental teams

Today the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf MSP, has released a letter setting out the measures […]

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Emergency Drug Boxes – Supply Issues

Dental practitioners will be aware that over the past 6 months there have been problems with with the supply of […]

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Red Band Handpieces

A webinar held in Sept 2021 with Tom McWilliam that provides and overview of the use of speed adjusting handpieces […]

The Scottish Government

CDO Letter – Red Band Hand Pieces

In a letter today the Chief Dental Officer has highlighted: requirements of equipment eligible for the allowance and; the NES […]

The Scottish Government

Statement of Dental Remuneration Amendment No. 151

The Chief Dental Officer has issued a letter PCA(D) 2021(5) advising NHS Boards and Practitioner Services of the publication of […]

The Scottish Government

100 Day Commitment – Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

Today the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has released a letter providing information on the 100 Day Commitment […]

The Scottish Government

Scottish Government Policy on NHS Dentistry for Young People Under 26

From 24 August 2021, young people will be eligible for free NHS dental treatment on courses started before their 26th […]

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Caring for Smiles

Caring for Smiles, Scotland’s national oral health programme for dependent older adults, has supported care homes, care at home and […]

The Scottish Government

CDO Letter – Deputy Chief Dental Officer for Scotland Appointments

In a letter today, the Division of the Chief Dental Officer for Scotland announces three new Deputy Chief Dental Officers.  […]

GDC announce new Chair and Council Member

Today the General Dental Council (GDC) has announced its new Chair, Baron Harris of Haringey (“Lord Toby Harris”) and new […]

The Scottish Government

CDO Letter – Infection Prevention and Control guidance

In a letter today the Chief Dental Officer has provided an update on some forthcoming actions in relation to infection […]