In January to March 2019, 2.3 million adults have been asked about their views on NHS dentistry as part of the GP patient survey. Participants were asked if they had tried to obtain an appointment with an NHS dentist and, if so, whether it was with a practice they had been to before and if they had been successful. Participants were also asked what their overall … [Read more...]
New Publications: Prevention Green Paper
NHS Prevention Green paper has been published for consultation. The closing date for proposals will be Monday 14th October 2019. Please see the link below: Advancing Our Health: Prevention in the 2020s … [Read more...]
Dose to Patients from Dental Radiographic X-ray Imaging Procedures in the UK
Public Health England (PHE) have released a new publication reviewing the dose to patients from dental radiographic x-ray procedures in the UK. For more information please see the link below: Dental Radiographic X-ray Imaging: Dose to Patients … [Read more...]
Domestic Abuse Posters
Please see below the Domestic Abuse Poster poster which has been provided by the Head of Safeguarding & Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Adults, Children & Looked After Children for the Isle of Wight with an aim to share with dental practices. It has been asked that a printed copy of the poster be displayed in the waiting room area in practices. For more … [Read more...]
Re-Commissioning of Special Care Adult and Paediatric Dental Services
NHS England is currently in the planning stages of re-commissioning Special Care Adult and Paediatric Dental Services (Community Dental Service) in the South East and Dorset. NHS England are keen to gain feedback from general dental providers so that they can consider this information as part of the re-commissioning process. To share your views please complete the survey … [Read more...]
