Understanding NHS Dental Services
This course provides a comprehensive insight into NHS dental services, focusing on structures, strategic roles, and service integration.
Key areas of focus include:
- Understanding the NHS structure and its impact on dental services across the UK.
- The role of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Boards in commissioning dental services.
- Engaging with Local Dental Networks (LDNs) and Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs) for specialist care integration.
- Navigating differences in NHS dental services between England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Public health and oral health improvement strategies within the NHS framework.
This course equips dental professionals to align their practice with NHS goals, secure contracts effectively, and contribute positively to public oral health.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to develop learners' professional knowledge, understanding, and competence in navigating the NHS dental landscape, highlighting the strategic roles dental professionals play and integrating services to enhance public oral health.
Course objective
- to update dental professionals with the latest developments in NHS dental services and integrated care systems.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Understand the structure and function of the NHS and its impact on dental services.
- Know the roles of Integrated Care Systems and Boards in commissioning dental services.
- Understand Local Dental Networks and Managed Clinical Networks' contributions to specialist services.
- Recognise the importance of engaging with regulatory bodies to maintain professional standards.
- Enhance public health outcomes by integrating oral health initiatives with wider NHS strategies.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, B, D.