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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 March 2022

CPD

1 HOUR

Would you recognise a heart attack?

To recognise even the mildest symptoms of a heart attack

1st March 2022

CPD

1 HOUR

Causes of Toothwear and Manufacturing a Hard/Soft Nightguard

Understanding the causes of toothwear, and techniques for manufacturing a nightguard

1st February 2022

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ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION (DTA)

What do our DTA Council members do for you? The DTA Council members are a group of qualified and experienced dental technologists who kindly give their time voluntarily for the love of their profession. Our team are committed to advancing standards within dental technology and ensuring that British dental technology is heard throughout the governments of the four countries of the UK.

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

- JR -

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NEWS & EVENTS

First DTA Fellowship Awarded

17th May 2022

On Saturday the 14th May during the 2022 Dental Technology Showcase (DTS) Dental Technologists Association President Delroy Reeves, Deputy President Dominika Krowiarz, and Professor Nairn Wilson, a valued member of the selection panel, came together to celebrate technologist Jo Stevenson becoming the first ever person to be awarded a DTA Fellowship.

Job Vacancy: Part-time dental technician

17th May 2022

Part-time Dental Technician required for denture laboratory in West Wickham, Bromley.

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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 -