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Professional Body For UK Dental Technologists

Whether qualified or in training, we facilitate our members with the tools needed to stay educated, compliant and in touch with what is going on in dental technology and the wider dental arena.

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Dental technologists ASSOCIATION (DTA)

The DTA is the leading professional body for Dental Technologists in the United Kingdom. Run by voluntary dental technicians for dental technicians, our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology for the benefit of the oral healthcare of the nation.

We represent individual dental technologists, providing lifelong learning, advice, guidance and support to our members; and raise awareness of the key issues affecting the dental technology profession. We also provide for Clinical Dental Technicians through our wide range of membership support.

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What does it mean for Dental Technologists including Clinical Dental Technicians?

DENTAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND CAREERS

Information on dental technology as a profession

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THE TECHNOLOGIST

The Technologist is a members-only publication written specifically for dental technologists and provides lifelong learning. It aims to raise awareness, educate, engage and showcase information, products and services relevant to DTA members. Published every quarter, each issue contains up to six hours of verifiable CPD specific to dental technician's needs thereby supporting DTA members to fulfil their annual verifiable CPD. Click here for a preview.

THE LATEST

ARTICULATE CPD ARTICLES

1st September 2021

CPD

1 HOUR

The future of Additive Layer Manufacturing in Dentistry

To raise awareness of additive layer manufacturing within dentistry

1st September 2021

CPD

45 minutes

Plan your CPD to succeed and thrive

To explain the benefits of continuing professional development

1st September 2021

CPD

30 minutes

Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

To provide an overview regarding data protection registration

"BRILLIANT ARTICLE IN MY FIELD OF WORK AND A DIFFERENT TECHNIQUE TO HOW I DO DUPLICATE DENTURES.

- JR -

THE LATEST

NEWS & EVENTS

NHS dentistry and oral health October update

13th October 2021

Sara Hurley Chief Dental Officer England and Ed Waller Director of Primary Care NHS England issue latest update including information on PPE provision to health and social care and Black History Month October 2021

JOB VACANCY: CROWN & BRIDGE TECHNICIAN

12th October 2021

M J Underhay Dental Laboratory based in West Kingsdown, Kent (near Brands Hatch Motor Circuit) are looking for a qualified crown and bridge technician.

The Dental Technology Showcase

13th May 2022 to 14th May 2022

FREE Birmingham NEC, hall 5

CloserStill Media, organisers of the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), have made the carefully considered decision to postpone the Dental Technology Showcase (DTS), the event will now take place 13th-14th May 2022 at Birmingham NEC.

OUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2021

MIND

Throughout 2021, the DTA will be supporting the charity Mind. Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. Mind believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Visit our charity page and please donate if you can.

"THE BEST MOVE I MADE AS A DENTAL TECHNICIAN WAS JOINING THE DTA, KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK!
- JH -