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Specialty in Special Care Dentistry and Specialty Training

BSDH Winter Conference 2008. Specialty in Special Care Dentistry and Specialty Training. Dr Janice Fiske, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry. Learning objectives. Achieving the dream – a brief history Mediation on to the specialist list The roles of JCSTD, GDC and the SAC

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Specialty in Special Care Dentistry and Specialty Training

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  1. BSDH Winter Conference 2008 Specialty in Special Care Dentistry and Specialty Training Dr Janice Fiske, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

  2. Learning objectives Achieving the dream – a brief history Mediation on to the specialist list The roles of JCSTD, GDC and the SAC Specialist training

  3. Achieving the dream The Birmingham Study Group 1968-1974 1976, British Society of Dentistry for the Handicapped formed (renamed British Society for Disability and Oral Health, 1999) 1990, British Society of Gerodontology formed 1990, GDC and DoH sought to formalise specialist care in the UK

  4. Achieving the dream 1995 Development Group for Community Dental Practice established under the aegis of RCS England Report “Moving Forward – Establishing the Specialty of Special Care Dentistry” 1999, Dean of RCS England established a working group in SCD which recommend the establishment of a Joint Advisory Committee in Special Care Dentistry (JACSCD) as a free standing committee to oversee: the introduction of training programmes the development of curricula, training standards and formative assessments

  5. Achieving the dream JACSCD established in 2000 (2000-2007) produced 2 documents 1. A Case of Need: Proposal for a Specialty in Special Care Dentistry 2. Training in Special Care Dentistry Standing Dental Advisory Committee specialty review GDC specialty review

  6. Specialty recognition 7th December 2005 – GDC announcement to support, in principle, the development of a Specialty in SCD 2007, SDEB approved the specialist training curriculum 2007/8 - consultant appointments made in anticipation of specialist recognition, increasing from 2 to circa 14

  7. Specialty recognition 2008, SAC in SCD set up September 2008 GDC formal recognition of specialty in SCD and SAC formed October 2008 - specialist list opened for transition

  8. Mediated entry to the specialist list • Based on equivalence of 3 years specialist training – based on experience and training in a number of areas • Guidance is on the GDC website www.gdc-uk.org • Mediation period runs from • 1st October 2008 to • 30th September 2010

  9. Mediated entry to the specialist list • The process begins with: • Assembling your CV and portfolio of expereince in line with the sections in the GDC guidance • Sending your application, supporting papers and fee to the GDC

  10. The process for mediation

  11. Key bodies involved in specialist training

  12. Role of the General Dental Council, GDC Quality assures specialist training and specialist listing Decides the suitability for specialist listing (CCST) Determines revalidation criteria Sets principles for entry to specialist training Develops flexibility in the recognition of previous training, experience and qualifications towards specialist training

  13. The Specialist Dental Education Board of the GDC Development of a generic curriculum framework Approves curricula for each specialty Sets guidelines for the approval of training programmes & posts Establishes guidelines for the recognition of previous training, experience and qualifications towards specialist training

  14. The Specialist Dental Education Board of the GDC Development of a framework for the assessment of applications for equivalence of non-UK specialist training Approves equivalence on non- standard applications for specialist listing Considers all other matters relating to specialist training and listing within the GDC

  15. Members of JCSTD The Dental Faculties The Universities The Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors The Specialist Advisory Committees

  16. The role of the Dental Faculties Developing curricula, based on GDC guidance for training in the various dental specialties, and submitting them to the GDC for approval Liaison amongst the Dental Faculties, the Specialist Societies, the Council of Heads and Deans of Dental Schools and the Postgraduate Dental Deans for the purpose of developing curricula for specialist training and related matters Devising appropriate assessments and examination regulations in the dental specialties

  17. The role of the Dental Faculties Advising the GDC on applications for specialist listing based on claimed equivalence in accordance with GDC guidelines Making recommendations to the GDC for the determination of entry qualifications; on the length and quality of training; and on the recognition of previous training towards the specialist training programme

  18. The role of the Universities Develop curricula and examination regulations for the award of postgraduate degrees and university diplomas in the dental specialties, where appropriate contributing to the award of CCSTs Quality manage those postgraduate degrees and diplomas through processes for academic quality assurance Provide advice, through the JCSTD on the specialist training of clinical academics in dentistry and the award of CCSTs to such individuals, together with advice on academic elements of training programmes in the specialties

  19. Postgraduate Deans/Directors Approve and quality manage postgraduate training programs in the dental specialties Quality manage specialist training programmes, according to GDC requirements, and with external input Appointment of trainers, trainees and training programme directors Conduct assessment Recommend the award of CCSTs to the GDC

  20. Approval of training programmes Training programme director submits request to set up new training programme to Deanery Deanery expects to communicate with SAC but the decision to proceed rests with Deanery No more routine SAC visits. If the Deanery considers that a visit/virtual visit would be helpful, it will invite the SAC

  21. CCST PG Dean/Director will normally set CCST date Deanery will seek advice from SAC when a SpR requests a reduction in training time on the basis of previous learning/experience Deanery will seek advice from SAC in relation to programme changes, maternity leave and CCST date revisions

  22. Role of the Specialist Advisory Committee Is the focus and location for the work of the Dental Faculties Keeps a national register of trainees, including self-financed/sponsored trainees Collates and analyses information from an annual survey of trainees Is available to the GDC and other parties to advise on practical aspects of training Alerts the GDC and other parties to trends and important changes in the practice of the respective dental specialist

  23. Role of the Specialist Advisory Committee To be available to the GDC to advise on matters pertaining to prior training and learning and equivalence for the purpose of mediated entry or accredited prior learning SAC as a body should provide advice on: approval of new programmes recognition of prior learning/experience towards specialist training

  24. Membership of SAC in SCD

  25. Specialty training Approved 3 year training programme that covers the specialist training curriculum Current curriculum being revised to SDEB standard format Appointment of trainer(s) Appointment of trainee(s) Regular assessments throughout training Membership or Intercollegiate Fellowship examination CCST gained Entry onto the specialist list

  26. Akin to climbing mountains Requires preparation, organisation and endurance Thank you for your time and attention

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