SDCEP has updated the Drugs for Management of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic supplement, which was first published on 8 April 2020. The drugs supplement is based on SDCEP’s Drug Prescribing for Dentistry guidance and lists the drug regimens that dentists are most likely to advise or prescribe for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated version: – provides more…
A rapid review of recommendations for re-opening dental services following the closure or reduction of dental services across the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has now been published. The reivew is not a guidance document but summarises recommendations from the various sources identified within five themes relevant to the re-opening of dental…
The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness programme has created a new guide entitled Dental Practice Closure During COVID-19 Pandemic. This guide comprises a checklist of points to consider when practices are to be closed for an extended period. Two parts are included in this version Part A: Actions to consider at closure Part B: Points to consider during…
Health Protection Scotland have released a new document that outlines infection prevention and control advice for dentists and the dental team involved in the provision of urgent dental care for patients during the COVID-19 period. The document is based on PHE/ HPS guidance. The Dental Deans of the Royal Colleges, FGDP UK and representatives of…
The Chief Dental Officer has issued a memorandum for independent contractors (dentists and dental bodies corporate) with specific guidance for those practices in receipt of NHS financial support measures who may wish to apply for other financial support. Download a copy of the memorandum
As the number of our news stories and resources related to COVID-19 grows we have developed a new page for the site that pulls these resources together. Go to the COVID-19 summary page If you have a COVID-19 dental resource you think we should look at please contact us via feedback
The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness (SDCEP) has created a supplement to the Management of Acute Dental Problems during COVID-19 Pandemic guide which was published last week. This new supplement Drugs for Management of Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic is based on SDCEP’s Drug Prescribing for Dentistry guidance. It lists the drug regimens that dentists are most likely to remotely…
Revised financial support measures being put in place for independent contractors providing NHS General Dental Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Managements of dental emergencies during COVID-19 pandemic. SDCEP guide
This is HIS’s last communication on the Safety Climate Survey (SCS).
New working arrangements from 23rd March for dentistry in Scotland due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Chief Dental Office has issued a letter and guidance detailing contingency measures that have been put in place to preserve the integrity of GDS as a result of substantial disruption to service provision due to the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak in Scotland. Letter from the Chief Dental Officer – 17th March 2020 COVID-19…
Amendment 143 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration is out now.
You must REGISTER NOW to make sure your team have enough time to complete the Safety Climate Survey before it closes on Tuesday 31 March 2020.
Are you a dentist, dental nurse, dental hygienist/therapist? Do you apply fluoride varnish or place preventive fissure sealants on children’s teeth? If so, we need your help! Researchers at NHS Education for Scotland and the Universities of Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow are redesigning the national clinical audits for fluoride varnish and preventive fissure sealants and…
Health Protection Scotland are maintaining a webpage, Coronavirus (COVID-19), about the novel coronavirus outbreak and advice for healthcare providers. This includes specific Guidance for Dental Teams. If understanding of COVID-19 changes then the guidance will be updated. Therefore you are advised to check these webpages regularly to ensure that you are accessing the latest information and advice.
The first GDP Leadership Fellowship Programme has just been announced. This opportunity is designed to strengthen future dentistry leadership by developing the skills of individuals at a national strategic level with support from NHS Scotland’s Dental leaders. Each post is an excellent opportunity for general dental practitioners, with of over 4 years’ experience of GDS…
An updated version of the combine practice inspection checklist is available from today. The revised checklist will come into force for practice inspections that take place on or after the 1st May 2020. For practices undergoing inspection up to and including the 30th April 2020 the existing froms should be used. A summary of the…
What to do after you run your report: share it, talk about it and act on it.
Safety Climate Survey FAQ4: What your report will look like.