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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 2022

CPD

1 hour

Metal Veneering Porcelain with Cermaco 3 from Dentsply Sirona

To look in detail at an advanced porcelain layering technique

1st September 2022

CPD

1 Hour

Sugar, Oral Health, and Tooth Loss

Tooth loss will occur to most of us at some point in our lives; and it will impact some of us earlier than others. Causalities range from natural ageing, life style (sugary treats and drinks), genetics, medicines, trauma, periodontal disease, and decay.

1st June 2022

CPD

1 hour

What are the advantages of blue light dental lab scanners?

To gain a greater understanding of the science behind blue LED light scanners

"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 update

1st December 2022

This month the NHS dentistry and oral health update highlights how Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten the future of societal and planetary health.

VERIFIABLE CPD: CANDIDA-RELATED DENTURE STOMATITIS

29th November 2022

This type of denture stomatitis is one form of oral thrush caused by the fungus Candida albicans, a normal commensal organism, and needs to be differentiated from trauma to the mucosa caused by poorly fitting dentures that move during function.

Dental Technology Showcase 2023

12th May 2023 to 13th May 2023

Free NEC Birmingham Hall 5

Bringing you the latest from leading dental technology associations and organisations in the UK. Taking place on the 12th and 13th May 2023, only at this event will UK Laboratory Owners and Dental Technicians find dedicated education, products and suppliers focused on driving future growth for the profession, the laboratory and the UK industry.

OUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2021/22

MIND

Throughout 2021 and 2022, 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 -