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Further to my letter of 9 July, I wanted to update you on my thinking around the use of AGPs in practice.

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

NHS National Services Scotland – Dental: COVID 19 update Providing updates on service provision and guidance for claiming during this pandemic.

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…

Please find attached the minutes of LDC meeting: 7/07/20

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 – Phase 3 and returning dentists

COVID-19 Update No 13 – Phase 3 and returning dentists

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…

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…

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.

NHS Dental Services Phase 2 – Remobilisation

MEMORANDUM TO NHS: PCA(D)(2020)9 – REMOBILISATION OF NHS DENTAL SERVICES & Statement of Dental Remuneration

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…

Please find attached a letter and attachments in relation to Phase 2, Dental remobilisation planning for General Dental Practices.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dental COVID-19 Financial Support Payment. Questions & Answers v4.0 – 20/05/2010 (* = new/updated since last version)