Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) is an initiative of the National Dental Advisory Committee (NDAC) in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

The primary aim of the programme is to support dental teams throughout Scotland by providing guidance developed by the profession for the profession on topics identified as priorities for dentistry in Scotland.

For more information see About SDCEP.

Published Guidance

• Drug Prescribing 
• Emergency Dental Care
• Decontamination - Cleaning of Dental Instruments  
• Conscious Sedation 

Consultations

• Dental Caries in Children - Consultation ends 24 July 2009

In Development

• Decontamination - Sterilization of Instruments
• Guidance on Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment - Consultation ended 27th February 2009
• Practice Support Manual