NHS dentistry and oral health update - Special focus on patient safety (NHS England, 24 July 2023)

Summary

This NHS dentistry and oral health update has a special focus on patient safety. It includes an introduction by newly appointed Interim Chief Dental Officer (CDO) for England, Jason Wong and covers the following topics:

• Quality and safety in dental care 
• Contributing to patient safety learning
• Using the Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service
• Patient safety incidents and harm
• Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
• Spotlight on Project Sphere
• Regulatory support
• Clinical leadership in patient safety