DFT Introduction to NHS Dentistry Rules and Regulations (DFTNW20250906ALL)

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Please arrive for registration at 9:00am to start the session promptly at 9:30am

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

• Introduce working as a performer in NHS dentistry in England
• Understand the regulatory framework for the profession, Dental Performers List and Voluntary Undertakings or Conditions
• To understand how Dentistry is set up in the UK and the context of the NHS
• To understand the guidance that influences the clinical decisions you make and are judged against
• Provide an overview of the rules and regulations of providing and claiming for ‘Mandatory Services’ within an NHS Dental Contract and the duty of care NHS performers have for their patients

• Give a who's who overview of the regulatory bodies’ dentists need to be aware of.
• Discuss the relevant regulations to working as a performer.
• Provide an overview of the rules and regulations of providing and claiming for ‘Mandatory Services’ within an NHS Dental Contract
• Recognise appropriate claiming for treatment.
• Understand the guidance available to dentists.
• Have an understanding what treatments are expected to be provided and the rules and regulations associated with claiming for courses of treatment within an NHS contract. 
• When it is (and is not) appropriate to claim multiple courses of treatment related to ‘Phased treatment planning’ within Clinical Pathways. 
• Rules and ethics of mixing NHS and Private treatment. 

By the end of the presentation delegates will have a clearer understanding of what is expected as a performer of NHS Dentistry

Foundation Dentists will be able to work ethically and safely within the rules and regulations of NHS Dentistry.