Please see the link below for the recently published Framework for maintaining the oral health of our ageing population produced by the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO). This is relevant to all organisations who are responsible for the health and care of ageing communities. NHS England » Framework for maintaining the oral health of our ageing … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – NHS dentistry: care pathways guidance published
Please find attached the latest Primary Care Bulletin: The new NHS dentistry: care pathways guidance has been published. The guidance sets out the clinical framework underpinning the new care pathways and should be read alongside the updated NHS dentistry: quality and payment reforms contractual guidance. For colleagues who were unable to attend, a recording of the NHS … [Read more...]
Primary Care Bulletin – Maintaining the oral health of our ageing population
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...]
