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NHS dentistry in Scotland

Guidance on the main regulations and terms and conditions of service for working in the NHS General Dental Services (GDS) in Scotland.

Overview

The arrangements for providing NHS dentistry are covered by the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 and NHS Scotland Primary Care Announcement (PCA) letters: PCA(D)(2010)4, PCA(D)(2010)6 and PCA(D)(2010)4 and 6.

This advice provides guidance on the main regulations and terms and conditions of service for working in the NHS General Dental Services (GDS) in Scotland.

Key learning points

This advice should help you understand your responsibilities when working in the NHS general dental services (GDS) in Scotland, it explains:

  • The procedure for applying to join a dental list
  • Your contractual obligations under the GDS
  • Your responsibilities towards patients receiving NHS care
  • How obligations to provide care for patients could come to an end
  • The financial arrangements, the fees, payments and allowances that you can claim.
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