Following an introduction from Jason Wong, we updated attendees on the provision of unscheduled dental care, the continuing work in the sphere of workforce skill mix and finally the new BREATHE wellbeing platform, which is available free of charge for all members of the dental team. Follow this link or use the QR code below to register for future webinars and stay up to date … [Read more...]
Important Information – Survey launched to inform NHS dental contract reform
Dentists across England are being urged to take part in a new nationwide survey to support the government’s long-term dental reform programme. Open until 16 June 2025, the anonymous survey will gather information on the costs and pressure involved in running a dental practice. The results will help improve patient access to dental care, reform the dental contract and support … [Read more...]
Dementia Action Week – Skills required of the dental team when supporting people living with dementia
The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week will take place from 19 - 25 May 2025, to continue to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week Please join them for a FREE evening Webinar: Dementia Awareness (OX100725WEB) on Thursday 10th July 2025, from 18:00 to … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals and skill mix
Materials to help dental teams explain check-up recall intervals to patients and the different dental professionals they could be seen by are available to download from the Campaigns Resource Centre. NICE guidelines set out how patients should be seen for an oral check-up depending on their risk. This could be up to two years for patients with a low risk of dental … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Urgent unscheduled and non-urgent unscheduled dental care
A national service specification outlining the requirements and evidence-based protocols for the delivery of urgent and non-urgent unscheduled dental care is now available. It supports the local commissioning of unscheduled dental care services, including those that support the government’s manifesto commitment to deliver 700,000 additional urgent dental care appointments in … [Read more...]
