Who We Are

Who We Are

The Scottish Dental Association is a new body formed from a group of like-minded dentists who wish to have Scottish dental matters discussed, negotiated and actioned with the input of all Scottish dental professionals. We want a collective voice that can engage with the relevant bodies; Local Dental Committees (LDC), British Dental Association (BDA), Scottish […]

Dear NHS Patient

Dear NHS Patient

Dear NHS Patient, Effective from the 1st July 2022, the Scottish Government reduced the financial support offered to dental practices. The support now offered means that, even if we were able to operate at 85% of the pre-covid numbers, our ‘real term’ fees are significantly less than those awarded 3 years ago- accepting that public […]

The Kafkaesque Interim Policy and Pandemic Proof Future of NHS Dentistry in Scotland

The Kafkaesque Interim Policy and Pandemic Proof Future of NHS Dentistry in Scotland

In the week to 22/04/22 there were approximately 281,000 COVID infections in Scotland. Vaccinations are not effective in significantly reducing transmissions. The new variant seems to be now bucking the original trends towards efficacious elimination of COVID through vaccination. Healthcare workers are significantly more at risk as per WHO reports 6 months ago. All of […]

Interim Multiplier and Grants Statement

Interim Multiplier and Grants Statement

The recent announcement of what is effectively a temporary 1.7 multiplier on Item of Service (IOS) NHS fees, has been met with cautious enthusiasm by some quarters mixed with grave concern about the stresses of a temporary arrangement……. within a temporary arrangement. It reeks of insincerity insofar as the Scottish Government (SG) seem to be […]

SDA Inaugural Conference Summary

SDA Inaugural Conference Summary

SDA Inaugural Conference Summary The Scottish Dental Association held its inaugural conference on Saturday the 5th of March and were hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. It was an eventful day involving guest speakers and discussion amongst colleagues on the challenges facing Scottish dentists following the recovery from the pandemic. We had special […]

SDA REPORT ON THE RESPONSES BY SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE 23/02/22 HOLYROOD DEBATE ON THE STATE OF NHS DENTISTRY

SDA REPORT ON THE RESPONSES BY SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WITHIN THE 23/02/22 HOLYROOD DEBATE ON THE STATE OF NHS DENTISTRY

Mr Sandesh Gulhane (Scottish Conservatives, Shadow Health Secretary) proposed the debate on a motion to prevent the collapse of NHS dentistry in Scotland. He cited The lack of prevention and “the risk of exodus from the workforce” The risks to our patients “3.5m appointments lost in 2021” The lack of an “interim package… that could […]

SDA Letter to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

SDA Letter to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care

SDA Letter to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Thursday, 14 October 2021 Mr Humza Yousaf, MSP: – Humza.yousaf.msp@parliament.scot Mr Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Health: – Scottish.ministers@gov.scot Mr Tom Ferris, Chief Dental Officer for Scotland: – Ps/CDO@gov.scot, Tom.ferris@gov.scot Ms Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister: – Firstminister@gov.scot, Nicola.sturgeon.msp@parliament.scot Mr David Notman, Senior Policy Advisor: – […]

The SDA Proposal

The SDA Proposal

Introduction Earlier this year the Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for Scotland promised that he and The Scottish Government would consult with the profession on a suitable funding proposition for the new model of care (NMC). The Scottish Dental Association (SDA) have submitted a proposal which we believe will benefit all stakeholders. Any model for the […]