Combined Practice Inspection
Background
The purpose of the Combined Practice Inspection (CPI) is to support territorial and special Health Boards in Scotland assure the quality and safety of care provided in primary care dental settings (or services). Inspections are underpinned by the CPI checklist .
The CPI was first implemented in January 2014 and updated in 2017 and 2020. To learn more about the background of the CPI click here.
Current status
To ensure the CPI process and checklist continue to be fit for purpose and meet the needs of all stakeholders, the CPI Working Group is currently undertaking a further review and update. The current anticipated timetable is for the review to conclude by Autumn 2027, with publication and implementation to follow.
Dental professionals were invited in Autumn 2025 to complete a consultation survey to feedback on their views and experiences of the inspection process and checklist.