Tom Ferris

Dental reform consultation – CDO calls for responses from practices

The CDO is calling on practices to help shape the future NHS dentistry model by completing a survey on treatment…

Dentistry Scotland

New SOP unveiled for dentistry in Scotland

A new standard operating procedures (SOP) for dentistry has been revealed for dental teams in Scotland.  The chief dental officer…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… NHS dental practice…

Dentistry

Scotland scraps plan to introduce activity targets for dental practices requiring financial support

The government in Scotland has abandoned plans to introduce activity targets to guarantee practices get financial support.  Tom Ferris, the…

Dentistry Scotland

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists call for…

Dentistry

Dentists welcome £5 million investment to help Scottish practices

The Scottish government confirmed £5 million will be allocated to practices to boost investment in ventilation.  The funding comes as…

Dentistry Scotland

Lack of funding leaves 51% of Scottish dental practices vulnerable after lockdown

More than half (57%) of practices say they would consider remaining closed after COVID-19 if a more viable SDR funding…

Dentistry

Dental news you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentistry kicks off…

Dentistry

Scotland’s CDO reveals ‘return to work’ plans for dental practices

Tom Ferris, the CDO for Scotland, has unveiled steps aimed at getting the dental profession back to work. The three-phase…

Dentistry

Revised funding package announced for Scottish dentists

Scottish dentists will receive 80% of their average income from item of service and patient contributions, the government has confirmed.…

Dentistry