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Implementation of SNOMED CT for UK dental practice management software

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The Dental Software Suppliers Association (DSSA) has been working alongside regulatory and industry bodies including the Business Services Authority, NHS X and the Office of the Chief Dental Officer, regarding the implementation of SNOMED CT.

The DSSA is aware that users of its members’ dental practice management software are contacting the association to ask about the go live date, which was September 1, 2021. The association can confirm that the ability to input SNOMED codes against treatment codes is available in all DSSA members’ products. Please see the links for specifics at the bottom of this article.

It is important to note that, to date, we have not received a finalised set of SNOMED CT codes to be incorporated into our practice management software solutions.

The DSSA is continuing to seek clarification on the following points:

All DSSA member supported customers will be provided with functionality to enable them to remain compliant with all requirements.

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