Health and Safety Update
Urgent Field Safety Notice 30 Jul 2010
The MHRA have issued an urgent field safety notice regarding the CU Medical System Paramedic Defibrillators.... Read More
Changes to Scottish NHS Regulations 29 Jul 2010
As from 2 July 2010, a set of new regulations came into force in Scotland. The new regulations, The National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 will repeal the previous 1996 regulations in their entirety. ... Read More
Caution for new LA law for Hygienists/Therapists 27 Jul 2010
Back in June 2010, a change in the Medicines Act 1968 came to effect which gave Dental Hygienists and Therapists the independence to administer local anaesthetic and sell or administer high content fluoride products without the need for a patient-specific directive (PSD). However, the law is not straightforward.... Read More
Hazard Alert associated with looped cords on window blinds 12 Jul 2010
Due to the number of child deaths associated with looped cords and chains on window blinds, the Estates and Facilities Department has issued an alert. ... Read More
HSE Report Poor Compliance of Dentists to IRR99 Regulations 07 Jul 2010
HSE’s Radiation Team (HSE RT) is concerned about the poor standards of compliance with the IRR99 they have found during inspections at Dental Practices and Chiropractors. ... Read More
CQC publication – Voices into Action 29 Jun 2010
As from June 2010, your patients and other groups will be able to contact the CQC and let them know what they think of the service they receive.... Read More
Response to Mail Online article re: thyroid cancer risk 23 Jun 2010
There has been a recent web article published on Mail Online (8 June 2010) stating that dental x-rays may dramatically increase the risk of thyroid cancer. The DBG has contacted several radiation/radiology experts and organisations to gain a response to the article. ... Read More
Prescribing Changes for Dental Hygienists and Therapists 22 Jun 2010
As from the 1st June 2010, it is legal for dental hygienists and dental therapists to perform the following functions without the need of written patient specific direction (PDS) from an approved prescriber:... Read More
CQC Enforcement Policy update 17 Jun 2010
The Care Quality Commission has revised their current enforcement policy. This is because some of the enforcement powers are different to those originally anticipated when the policy was first published in March 2009. These revisions are changes to the Warning Notice arrangements.... Read More
ISA Vetting and Barring Scheme halted in England and Wales 15 Jun 2010
As from today, the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) Vetting and Barring Scheme has been halted due to a Government Review of the criminal records and vetting and barring scheme regime. The first phase of registration due to commence on 26 July 2010 will no longer continue to apply.... Read More
People in Waste Containers Guidance 11 Jun 2010
The HSE has issued guidance about preventing serious injury to people, including children who may enter, play or take shelter in commercial waste bins – typically bins of 660 litres plus capacity.... Read More
Dental Appliances – new MHRA Device Directive 10 Jun 2010
Since March 2010, the MHRA has issued a new legal requirement regarding custom-made dental devices. The Medical Devices directive 93/42/EC enables patients to request a statement of manufacturer relating to any custom-made dental appliance.
... Read MoreLetter from Ben Dyson, Director of Primary Care 8 June 2010 10 Jun 2010
Ben Dyson, Director of Primary Care has issued a letter entitled “Doctors’ and Dentists’ Review Body (DDRB): Distribution of the Award for General Medical Services Contractors 2010-11". The content of this letter will be most relevant to NHS Dentists in England who provide Directed Enhanced ... Read More
Flooding and Historic Building guidance 09 Jun 2010
English Heritage has produced guidance designed to assist those who live, own or manage an historic building that is threatened by flooding. This guidance will be of particular interest to dentists who own an historic building, however, the guidance is excellent even for those who own a premises ... Read More
Care Quality Commission Enforcement Document 09 Jun 2010
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a draft revised Enforcement Policy and consultation document. They are inviting views on their proposals to revise their Enforcement Policy and the consultation process is now open until Tuesday 31 August 2010.... Read More
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