The arrangements for providing Health and Social Care (HSC) dentistry are covered by the Health and Personal Social Services General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 and the Health and Personal Social Services Dental Charges (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1989.
This advice provides guidance on the main regulations and the terms and conditions of service for working in the HSC general dental services (GDS), observing the need to secure and maintain the oral health of the patient by establishing ongoing relationships and providing necessary care and treatment.
Dentists providing HSC dentistry are independent principals with self-employed status.