5. Introduction, NHS Rules, Regulations and Statement of Dental Remuneration:

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Welcome to the Rules, Regulations and the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR) part of the Mandatory Induction Training Programme. To be able to work as an NHS dentist in Scotland you will need to know and understand the rules and regulations that govern you. We will highlight some of the organisations you will come into contact with and discuss how to make appropriate claims. We will also explain the roles of the Dental Advisers and Dental Reference Officers with Practitioner Services Division.
Please use the links we have provided to access supporting literature that will enable you to get the most out of this resource.

Being familiar with these websites and documents will be essential for the modules within this part of the Mandatory Induction Training Programme.

During these challenging times resources will be updated to take account of the latest communications from the Chief Dental Officer and Dentistry Dept of Scottish Gov.

Introduction

This short presentation is aimed at dentists who have never worked in the NHS in Scotland and will give you a brief introduction to the structures and organisations governing NHS dentistry in Scotland.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Discuss the legal, ethical and financial frameworks which govern NHS Dentistry in Scotland and their importance in everyday general dentistry.

Outline the NHS Board structure in Scotland and the function of “territorial” and “special” NHS Boards as those relate to dentistry

Explain the role of Practitioner Services within National Services Scotland (NSS) and how they can support the general dental practitioner

Introduction to the Statement of Dental Remuneration

The Statement of Dental Remuneration

The Statement of Dental Remuneration is a document that should be read in conjunction with the NHS (GDS)(Scotland) Regulations. It contains a scale of fees describing remuneration for care and treatment provided to patients and details of allowances. This video was orginially created for Dental Vocational Trainees and Iain regularly refers to VDPs and VT Trainers during the video however the content is pertinent to everyone working as an NHS dentist in Scotland.

SDR Quiz

SDR Quiz

Please complete this quiz as often as you wish, hope you find it helpful in assessing your knowledge of the SDR.

Craig: A Case Study and Quiz

Craig: Case Study and Quiz

Improve your knowledge of the SDR by completing this short case study and quiz

Introduction to Prior Approval

Prior Approval is the process whereby permission needs to be sought for treatment plans that are worth more than a certain amount or contain particular items of treatment. This presentation was created for Dental Vocational Practitioners and you will find references made to VT trainers and VDPs. The principles described by Iain are relevant to anyone working as an NHS dentist in Scotland.

Commonly Used Acronyms

Commonly Used Abbreviations in Scottish Dentistry

This document contains a list of all the commonly used acronyms you will encounter as an NHS dentist in Scotland. It also provides information about DRO codes and DRO/DA contact details.