The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is currently developing advice for dentists to facilitate the implementation of NICE Clinical Guideline 64 – Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. A consultation on this topic will begin in early December 2017. A consultation draft and a feedback form will be available via the SDCEP website for a short […]
Clinical Audit (Quality Improvement) Activity Update – October 2017
on 30th October 2017
As you will have noted in the recent circular (NHS: PCA(D)(2017)4 – Amendment No. 135 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration) sent to you by your Health Board, with effect from the 26th October 2017, within the SDR and within the regulations, the term “Clinical Audit Activity” is being replaced by “Quality Improvement Activity”. Scottish […]
PSD Roadshows
on 28th September 2017
We are delivering a series of evening roadshow events across Scotland, to engage with dentists and dental care professionals who are delivering General Dental Services in NHS Scotland. The events will support dental teams with: Understanding of the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR); Prior approval requirements and discretionary fees ; Understanding eSchedules . The events […]
Scottish Government risks raising the drawbridge to health professions, after bursary cut
on 10th August 2017
The British Dental Association (BDA) has accused the Scottish Government of backtracking on its manifesto pledges and shutting off access to the health professions to those on modest incomes, following significant cuts in support to dental students. The changes announced this week will mean a significant number – potentially the majority – of dental students […]
New requirements for continuing professional development
on 1st July 2017
Changes to continuing professional development – “Enhanced CPD or ECPD” – have been agreed by the General Dental Council (GDC) and will come into force in 2018. These changes herald the introduction of a personal development plan for each member of the dental team. This is a tool that can identify areas for further development […]
Public Holiday – Monday 18 September 2017
on 19th June 2017
Chalmers will provide a walk in service on Monday 18 September 2017, for all Lothian practices (inc West Lothian). The clinic will be open from 9am-4.45pm. NHS24 are not triaging calls on that day, and your answering machine message should advise patients that if they have a dental emergency, they should take themselves along to […]
Important information regarding E-Referrals to Oral Surgery
on 18th June 2017
Letter from Sally Westwick re Specialty Change dated 19-5-17
Patient Safety Alert – Valproate
on 17th June 2017
Resources to support the safety of girls and women who are being treated with valproate. 20170523 NHS Scotland Valproate Alert v1.0
Oral Health Service June 2017 Newsletter
on 16th June 2017
This is an update about Oral Health Services Delivered by NHS Lothian. Updates in this issue: Oral Health Service Integration Emergency Paediatric Dental Pathway Changes Electronic Referral via SCI Gateway Radiographs and Referrals Staffing Updates Restorative Department Survey and Consultation Evening ORAL HEALTH GDP NEWSLETTER – June 2017
2018 Conference
on 21st April 2017
Conference is an expensive event, it takes a lot of preparation and its continued success depends on the attendance and participation of the delegates. Make sure you have next year’s date in your diary and bring a friend! Next year’s event will be held on Friday 20 April 2018 at the Stirling Court Hotel.