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SDPC Meeting report 5 August 2020
The Scottish Dental Practice Committee (SDPC) held an interim meeting by video conference on Wednesday 5 August 2020, to discuss the latest Covid-19 developments. This report provides a contemporary record of that meeting, but as this is a fast-moving situation, its content is likely to become rapidly out of date. The BDA provides live updates…
CDO Letter – NHS Remobilisation Plan – Use of AGPs – 30 July 2020
Further to my letter of 9 July, I wanted to update you on my thinking around the use of AGPs in practice.
Phase 3 Remobilisation – July 2020
CDO Letter – Phase 3 Remobilisation – 9 July 2020; DoD update 10th July; and PCA(D)(2020)10 – Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services – Phase 3 – Memorandum – 10 July 2020
New guidance for SDR145 effective 13th July 2020
NHS National Services Scotland – Dental: COVID 19 update Providing updates on service provision and guidance for claiming during this pandemic.
Live updates: Coronavirus and dentistry
The BDA is doing everything in its power on the issues that matter to you. Our priority is the safety of you, your team and your patients and the financial sustainability of your practice. I am regularly adding to this page to keep you updated on what we are doing to help you through the…
LDC meeting 7th July 2020- Minutes
Please find attached the minutes of LDC meeting: 7/07/20
Referrals for AGPs
Information on: Phase 3 and UDCC support, Referrals for AGPs in Phase 2 and Phase 3, Dental Triage Algorithm for GDPs For Management of Acute Dental Problems During COVID Recovery Phase 2, Aerosol Generating Procedure (AGP) Referral Criteria During COVID Recovery Phases 2 & 3.
COVID-19 Update No 14
COVID-19 Update No 14 – Phase 3 and returning dentists
DoD update 29th June
COVID-19 Update No 13 – Phase 3 and returning dentists
CDO Letter – NHS Dentistry – Remobilisation – Phase 3 – 24 June 2020
Thank you for your support through this challenging time and for your efforts to remobilise NHS dentistry in Phase 2, this is greatly appreciated. I can now confirm that the government is stepping up the remobilisation of NHS dental serices, as announced by the First Minister in Parliament today, and that Phase 3 can start…
Mass Lothian Interface meeting, Wednesday 24th June, 7.30pm
We would like to invite all clinicians across Lothian, both primary and secondary care, to a Zoom meeting next Wednesday, 24th June from 7.30pm-8.30pm. (Joining details at bottom of email). This will be a unique opportunity for all across primary and secondary care to get together to recognise and celebrate the way our team has…
Re-opening of Dental Practices-DoD update 19/6/20
COVID-19 Update No 12. Content of this update, Phase 2 recovery, APGs, Laboratory support, Secondary care activity, nhs.net email accounts. Standard Operating Procedure for Endodontic, Emergency Care in Restorative Dentistry during the COVID-19 Outbreak. Dental Triage Algorithm for GDPs For Management of Acute Dental Problems During COVID Recovery Phase 2.
CDO Letter – NHS Dental Services – Phase 2 – Remobilisation
NHS Dental Services Phase 2 – Remobilisation
PCA(D)(2020)9 – Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services / Amendment No 144 to the Statement of Dental Remuneration – 15 June 2020
MEMORANDUM TO NHS: PCA(D)(2020)9 – REMOBILISATION OF NHS DENTAL SERVICES & Statement of Dental Remuneration
Covid-19 testing for dental practice staff
Staff testing to exclude Covid-19 – 18 May 2020 What? There is targeted testing of key healthcare workers (HCW) in critical positions who are self-isolating for Covid-19. Also, there is targeted testing of the household contacts of key healthcare workers in critical positions who are family-isolating for Covid-19. The testing available identifies those currently infected…
PHASE 2 – REMOBILISATION
Please find attached a letter and attachments in relation to Phase 2, Dental remobilisation planning for General Dental Practices.
CDO Letter to Dentists – Remobilisation of NHS Dental Services – 8 June 2020
Message sent to dental practices in Lothian Please ensure that all relevant staff are aware of the attached As you can see there is NOT a date as yet for phase 2 to start, this will be announced on or after the 18th June with a single surgery per practice and 10 patients per day…
EDINBURGH DENTAL PRACTICES – PPE
Dear Practitioners, EDINBURGH DENTAL PRACTICES – PPE I refer to our email dated 3 June 2020, regarding PPE arrangements, in relation to dental remobilisation plans Phase 2. Please note we are still awaiting CLO advice. Meantime, PPE stocks have arrived and we aim to get supplies to you in advance of re-opening arrangements. We are…
Accessing PPE – an update for dental practices in NHS Scotland
A message from Gordon Beattie, Director of National Procurement, NHS National Services Scotland and Paul Cushley, Director of Dentistry, NHS National Services Scotland. Dear Colleague As Director of NHS National Services Scotland National Procurement, I wanted to personally reach out to all dental practices in Scotland to provide you with an update on how we…
Plans for reopening and PPE
The Cabinet Secretary outlined in Parliament yesterday that it is expected that the Chief Dental Officer will work with dental teams to prepare for a phased introduction of dental services over the course of this month, making sure that plans are fully compliant with current COVID-19 guidance and safe for both patients and staff. As…