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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 ASSOCIATIONS (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 April 2021

CPD

30 minutes

Managing the return to normal

1st March 2021

CPD

1 HOUR

Digital Solutions & Dental Technology Evolutions

To highlight the diversity and availability of digital learning opportunities for dental technicians and CDTs, both new and experienced

21st February 2021

CPD

30 minutes

Adding Tangible Value

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

- JR -

THE LATEST

NEWS & EVENTS

COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace: FAQs

9th April 2021

Can you force employees to have the Covid vaccine? What about disciplinary action if they refuse the vaccine? And is your workplace deemed ‘safe’ if employees don’t have the vaccine?

Warning: 78 million lost to fake investments

8th April 2021

Last year UK consumers lost more than 78 million GBP to fake investments. These scams are highly convincing, so consider the following before investing...

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 -