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New Scottish decontamination guidance: Part A
Following the recent update to decontamination guidance in Scotland, Decon Pete looks at how the management of decontamination processes is…
Dentistry
Scottish government extends support to NHS dentistry
NHS dentistry in Scotland has ‘escaped imminent collapse’ following new support form the Scottish government. The Scottish government has announced…
Dentistry
Scottish dentistry – is it time for a work to rule?
Practice Plan’s Cheryl Reynolds spoke with SDA chair Douglas Thain about the Scottish dental profession’s thoughts on taking industrial action.…
Dentistry Scotland
Organisational duty of candour in Scotland
Simon Kidd, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explains the duty of candour and what to do when…
Dentistry Scotland
NHS dentists in Scotland offered ‘bridging’ payment amidst cost of living crisis
The Scottish government will offer NHS dental practices a ‘bridging’ payment in a last-minute decision to extend financial aid. But…
Dentistry Scotland
Scottish Government launches ‘Creating a Healthier Scotland’ programme
The Scottish Government has launched a ‘national conversation’ on the future of health and social care services in Scotland. The…
Dentistry
Childsmile programme saves £5 million in dental treatment
The Scottish Childsmile programme has reportedly reduced dental treatment costs by £5 million a year. The early years scheme, operating…
Dentistry