Your NHS dentistry and oral health update
Issue 57
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Issue 57 (Click Here) sent out on 11th January 2023 includes:
An update from Ali Sparke and Rebecca Harris
July dental reform package update to support the development of skill mix in dentistry
Skill mix in NHS general dental practice – changes to the FP17 claim form
Information update on changes delivered as part of NHS dental contract reform have altered the FP17 to enable DCPs to record their contribution to providing NHS care,
Changes requiring regulatory amendments
The amendment to the Band 2 UDA allocation for the filling and /or extraction of three or more teeth, and/ or provision of non-molar and molar endodontic care (Effective 25th November 2022)
Free PPE to health and social care sectors extended by up to one year
The government announcement of the decision to extend the central, free provision of Covid PPE to the health and care sector
Code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance
The document that sets out the code of practice on the prevention and control of infections under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 .
Keeping your NHSmail active – use it or lose it
User accounts that are not proactively used are being classed as inactive and deleted
BMJ Leader Live Event – 24Feb 2023
This one day event aims to provide health and care professionals with the support and skills necessary to become better leaders, by providing delegates with access to expert-led content, practical workshops and coaching opportunities
Talking Dental System Reform webinar
This took place on 11th January 2023 and was focused on Skillmix
Practitioner Health Mental Wellbeing App
A personalised mental wellbeing tool, creating a wellbeing plan based on individual scores and customised content based on your identified needs and directing you to tools, resources and routes to support