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Promoting the more effective use of skill mix
As outlined in NHS England’s first stage of Dental Reform letter, dental therapists and others operating within their scope of practice and competence can open courses of treatment.
To support you with this, the FP17 has fields to record your…
DDRB uplift in England (January 2023)
Following the 50th report of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB), the uplift of 4.75% will be applied to all English GDS and PDS contracts on the January schedule, which will be paid on 1 February 2023. The uplift will be…
Apply for 2023/24 business rates reimbursement
If you’re a provider, you can apply for reimbursement of your 2023/24 business rates if you meet the qualifying conditions. Check if you are eligible on our knowledge base.
Applications must be received within 3 months of the first business rates…
Incorrect claims submitted by patients for free NHS dental treatment
The Dental Exemption Checking Service has identified a number of patients aged 60 and over who are incorrectly claiming free NHS dental treatment. This is due to confusion around benefits entitlement, specifically Pension Credit. This currently only…
Submit your written complaints data (KO41b) - 2024
This year's dental practice written complaints data collection (KO41b) will open on Monday 10 June 2024.
The collection covers complaints made by or on behalf of patients between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.
This year's collection period…
Regulations and handbooks
There are regulations for the terms on which dental services are provided under the National Health Service Act 1977.
These are the original regulations and must be read with the amending statutory instruments:NHS (General Dental Services Contracts…
Dental Contract Reform in Wales
The Welsh Government has acknowledged the current contractual system needs reform. Units of Dental Activity (UDA) as a sole measure of contract performance, focusing on treatment activity only, does not encourage needs-led care, prevention, or make…
Upgrade your web browser by 31 May to maintain access to Compass and WebEDI
To maintain access to Compass and WebEDI, you might need to upgrade your web browser by Monday 31 May 2021.
Compass and WebEDI are compatible with the following browser versions (v) or later:
Chrome v31
Edge v12
Firefox v27…
Dental system reform: join a focus group
As part of their work for the next stage of dental system reform, NHS England and NHS Improvement want to hear from dental professionals.
If you'd like to participate in a dental system reform focus group, you'll need to complete the relevant…
NHSBSA announces work with Accenture to deliver the new contract management system for NHS Dental Services
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has announced that it will be working with Accenture to create a long-awaited, brand-new, contract management system for NHS Dental Services.
The new system will be owned by the NHSBSA’s NHS Dental…