Welcome to the Practice Support Manual
The Practice Support Manual (PSM) supports practice management and organisation in primary dental care by providing up-to-date advice on a range of topics that are essential for running a dental practice (see Topics). While primarily for dental teams in Scotland, the PSM might also be useful further afield.
In March 2024, the PSM was moved to a new website platform. You might notice further changes in the coming weeks.
The PSM is provided by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). SDCEP operates within NHS Education for Scotland. For more information about the PSM see About.
Why use the PSM?
The PSM aims to help dental teams keep up to date with legislation and professional regulations, prepare successfully for practice inspection and carry out best practice.
Brief background information and ‘actions for the dental team’ are provided for each topic. Checklists and templates are provided as optional tools to aid practice management.
Who is the PSM for?
The PSM is written primarily for principal dentists and practice managers responsible for managing a dental practice. However, the smooth running of a dental practice involves the whole team, and so the content is relevant to all team members.