Explanatory note

These Regulations make various amendments to the General Dental Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993 (“the Principal Regulations”).

Regulation 2(2) makes a minor technical amendment to correct a reference to the Dentist Act

Regulation 2(3) makes minor technical amendments subsequent to the Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3).

Regulation 2(4) makes various amendments to allow the extension of the continuing care and capitation arrangements for those affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic. It also makes minor technical amendment subsequent to Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.

Regulation 2(5) amends Schedule 5 to the principal Regulations to allow the prior approval limit to be adjusted within the Statement of Dental Remuneration for the purposes of administrative efficiency and timely provision of treatment.