From the latest Primary Care Bulletin This framework highlights the importance of needs assessments for local oral health. The focus is on prevention service planning, workforce training, shared care models and domiciliary care considerations for high quality outcomes for older adults. It is important to sustain oral healthcare through early intervention and to maintain … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Reminder: resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals
The latest Primary Care Bulletin has been released and includes information on resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals. Communications materials are available to help dental and ICB commissioning teams explain check-up recall intervals to patients and public. The communications toolkit is available to download from the Campaigns Resource Centre and … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Clinical standard, oral health and dental care for children and young people, updated
From the latest Primary Care Bulletin NHS England has published an updated clinical standard that sets out national expectations for children and young people’s oral healthcare, using a structured, level-based model of care. The oral health and dental care for children and young people clinical standard covers key areas, including care allocation, referral and triage, … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – NHS dental reform care pathways – guidance update and webinar recording available
Now available from the latest Primary Care Bulletin - NHS dental reform care pathways – guidance update and webinar recording. Information on NHS dental reform care pathways is now available. Relevant sections of the NHS dentistry: quality and payment reforms contractual guidance have been updated with associated clinical guidance to be published on the Dental contract … [Read more...]
NHS England Dental Contract Reform Updates
Jason Wong has recently posted an update on the NHS England website concerning the Dental Contract Reforms. This includes information on quality and payment reforms, first stages of dental contract reform, building dental teams, the prototype and case studies. Please see below the latest information: NHS England Dental Contract Reform Updates … [Read more...]